472 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Unexplained Traffic & Engagement r/Unexplained Traffic & Engagement
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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/Unexplained Most Active Times When r/Unexplained 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/Unexplained Flair Performance r/Unexplained Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | 158 (34.0%) | 24 |
| Question | 92 (19.8%) | 29 |
| Personal Experience | 49 (10.5%) | 27 |
| Video Evidence | 35 (7.5%) | 35 |
| Photo Evidence | 29 (6.2%) | 237 |
| Encounter | 28 (6.0%) | 9 |
| UFO | 17 (3.7%) | 34 |
| Haunting | 15 (3.2%) | 3 |
| Findings | 12 (2.6%) | 11 |
| Debunk Challenge | 8 (1.7%) | 15 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Unexplained Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Unexplained
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| strange | 32 (6.8%) | 25 | 11 |
| weird | 31 (6.6%) | 234 | 47 |
| anyone | 25 (5.3%) | 42 | 25 |
| something | 24 (5.1%) | 17 | 20 |
| explain | 20 (4.2%) | 59 | 44 |
| help | 17 (3.6%) | 10 | 10 |
| experience | 17 (3.6%) | 67 | 17 |
| saw | 17 (3.6%) | 3 | 7 |
| someone | 16 (3.4%) | 11 | 9 |
| camera | 16 (3.4%) | 67 | 24 |
r/Unexplained Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Unexplained
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 20 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/Unexplained Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Unexplained
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Weird ring cam footage at my house
One random prank call in the ’90s changed how I think about coincidence forever
Girl in Gown Caught on Camera
Weird sounds can anyone explain?
My aunt sent me this video from her ranch. This cow had no bullet wounds, and no obvious signs of carrions or coyotes touched it. Also there’s no vehicle tracks in or out of the site.
Not really an experience but creepy shared feeling between my husband and I
Found dead hummingbird no noticeable cause of death
Woke up and my sheets were stained blue? No blue on my skin and wasn’t there before bed. No obvious reasons. WTF
Strange structure I found while flying in rural Australia
My cat said my name.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weird ring cam footage at my house | 6.2K | 869 | image | Jul 17 |
| One random prank call in the ’90s changed how I think about coincidence forever | 1.1K | 184 | text | Jul 25 |
| Girl in Gown Caught on Camera | 949 | 181 | image | Jul 27 |
| Weird sounds can anyone explain? | 673 | 337 | image | Jul 8 |
| My aunt sent me this video from her ranch. This cow had no bullet wounds, and no obvious signs of carrions or coyotes touched it. Also there’s no vehicle tracks in or out of the site. | 557 | 276 | image | Jul 23 |
| Not really an experience but creepy shared feeling between my husband and I | 553 | 55 | text | Jul 4 |
| Found dead hummingbird no noticeable cause of death | 467 | 137 | image | Jul 15 |
| Woke up and my sheets were stained blue? No blue on my skin and wasn’t there before bed. No obvious reasons. WTF | 314 | 147 | image | Jul 18 |
| Strange structure I found while flying in rural Australia | 312 | 53 | image | Jul 23 |
| My cat said my name. | 265 | 53 | text | Jul 15 |
r/Unexplained Audience Overlap r/Unexplained Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Unexplained FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Unexplained
What's the best time to post on r/Unexplained?
Based on posting volume, r/Unexplained is most active on Sundays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Unexplained?
r/Unexplained averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Unexplained get?
Posts on r/Unexplained average about 36 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Unexplained get most?
On r/Unexplained, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts