504 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/toxicparents Traffic & Engagement r/toxicparents Traffic & Engagement
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r/toxicparents Most Active Times When r/toxicparents Is Most Active
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r/toxicparents Flair Performance r/toxicparents Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 119 (38.9%) | 3 |
| Rant/Vent | 109 (35.6%) | 5 |
| Question | 30 (9.8%) | 3 |
| Trigger Warning | 25 (8.2%) | 4 |
| Support | 20 (6.5%) | 3 |
| Happy | 3 (1.0%) | 3 |
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r/toxicparents Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/toxicparents
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mom | 86 (17.1%) | 3 | 1 |
| parents | 84 (16.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| toxic | 59 (11.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| mother | 37 (7.3%) | 4 | 2 |
| dad | 34 (6.8%) | 3 | 2 |
| need | 32 (6.3%) | 3 | 2 |
| feel | 25 (5.0%) | 3 | 1 |
| advice | 25 (5.0%) | 3 | 1 |
| father | 23 (4.6%) | 2 | 1 |
| i'm | 22 (4.4%) | 4 | 3 |
r/toxicparents Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/toxicparents
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/toxicparents Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/toxicparents
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My mum keeps saying im a predator over my bed
I grew up thinking everyone was constantly judging my every move, and just found out nobody actually cares.
Stepmother left Dad to die two weeks ago.
How to tell my toxic mom I am moving out and will be taking the wifi i pay for?
Was this abuse? Can anyone explain to me what was going through her mind?
Whole house mood is dependent on how my mother is feeling that day
Physical abuse
UPDATE: I finally snapped and told my mom everything, and her response completely broke me.
Asian Culture Sucks
Stepmonster never learns
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My mum keeps saying im a predator over my bed | 120 | 26 | text | Aug 17 |
| I grew up thinking everyone was constantly judging my every move, and just found out nobody actually cares. | 49 | 6 | text | Aug 22 |
| Stepmother left Dad to die two weeks ago. | 33 | 28 | text | Aug 29 |
| How to tell my toxic mom I am moving out and will be taking the wifi i pay for? | 30 | 24 | text | Aug 11 |
| Was this abuse? Can anyone explain to me what was going through her mind? | 27 | 17 | text | Aug 24 |
| Whole house mood is dependent on how my mother is feeling that day | 25 | 9 | text | Aug 4 |
| Physical abuse | 21 | 10 | text | Aug 16 |
| UPDATE: I finally snapped and told my mom everything, and her response completely broke me. | 20 | 1 | text | Aug 26 |
| Asian Culture Sucks | 20 | 5 | text | Aug 10 |
| Stepmonster never learns | 19 | 3 | text | Aug 8 |
r/toxicparents Audience Overlap r/toxicparents Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/toxicparents FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/toxicparents
What's the best time to post on r/toxicparents?
Based on posting volume, r/toxicparents is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/toxicparents?
r/toxicparents averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/toxicparents get?
Posts on r/toxicparents average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/toxicparents get most?
On r/toxicparents, most posts are text posts (100%)