700 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 23 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/thelongdark Traffic & Engagement r/thelongdark Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/thelongdark Most Active Times When r/thelongdark Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/thelongdark Flair Performance r/thelongdark Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 172 (24.9%) | 68 |
| Gameplay | 93 (13.5%) | 63 |
| Short video clip | 90 (13.0%) | 125 |
| Screenshot/Art | 79 (11.4%) | 104 |
| Glitch/Issue | 68 (9.9%) | 12 |
| Advice | 53 (7.7%) | 14 |
| IRL Long Dark | 35 (5.1%) | 86 |
| Let's Play | 33 (4.8%) | 35 |
| Meme | 25 (3.6%) | 189 |
| Modding | 18 (2.6%) | 110 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/thelongdark Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/thelongdark
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| long | 90 (12.9%) | 134 | 12 |
| dark | 81 (11.6%) | 144 | 13 |
| day | 44 (6.3%) | 158 | 9 |
| game | 43 (6.1%) | 99 | 21 |
| blackfrost | 36 (5.1%) | 171 | 13 |
| release | 31 (4.4%) | 176 | 6 |
| until | 31 (4.4%) | 176 | 6 |
| vistas | 30 (4.3%) | 182 | 6 |
| posting | 30 (4.3%) | 182 | 6 |
| bear | 22 (3.1%) | 22 | 11 |
r/thelongdark Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/thelongdark
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 5 | 7 |
r/thelongdark Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/thelongdark
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
These are my grandfathers stats after years of playing.
I say, without hyperbole, that The Long Dark saved my life.
The Long Dark Mod - Seamless Interiors v2.0.0 Showcase
Incredibly advanced waste disposal system separating liquids and solids
didnt know you can pet your cat in this game
Died in a stupid way, teared up, restarted and instantly upon the spawn the game said “don’t you worry about it”
Meteor Strike Trick Jump!
Made bannock irl from the in game recipe
What would ruin blackfrost for you?
Yo, I didn’t know there was red 40 in this
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| These are my grandfathers stats after years of playing. | 1.9K | 121 | image | Aug 26 |
| I say, without hyperbole, that The Long Dark saved my life. | 1.2K | 52 | image | Aug 30 |
| The Long Dark Mod - Seamless Interiors v2.0.0 Showcase | 1.1K | 132 | image | Aug 20 |
| Incredibly advanced waste disposal system separating liquids and solids | 990 | 32 | image | Aug 6 |
| didnt know you can pet your cat in this game | 848 | 25 | image | Aug 19 |
| Died in a stupid way, teared up, restarted and instantly upon the spawn the game said “don’t you worry about it” | 839 | 45 | image | Aug 31 |
| Meteor Strike Trick Jump! | 810 | 51 | image | Aug 3 |
| Made bannock irl from the in game recipe | 697 | 70 | image | Aug 5 |
| What would ruin blackfrost for you? | 678 | 266 | image | Aug 7 |
| Yo, I didn’t know there was red 40 in this | 640 | 52 | image | Aug 24 |
r/thelongdark Audience Overlap r/thelongdark Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/thelongdark FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/thelongdark
What's the best time to post on r/thelongdark?
Based on posting volume, r/thelongdark is most active on Mondays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/thelongdark?
r/thelongdark averages 23 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/thelongdark get?
Posts on r/thelongdark average about 73 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/thelongdark get most?
On r/thelongdark, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts