478 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (71%).
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r/weightgain Flair Performance r/weightgain Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 349 (73.0%) | 5 |
| Progress post | 73 (15.3%) | 38 |
| Rant | 34 (7.1%) | 5 |
| Win! | 10 (2.1%) | 13 |
| Hack | 7 (1.5%) | 2 |
| Recipe | 5 (1.0%) | 3 |
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r/weightgain Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/weightgain
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| weight | 216 (45.2%) | 5 | 5 |
| gain | 160 (33.5%) | 6 | 5 |
| advice | 32 (6.7%) | 5 | 4 |
| help | 29 (6.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| gaining | 29 (6.1%) | 7 | 6 |
| need | 28 (5.9%) | 5 | 4 |
| tips | 19 (4.0%) | 3 | 3 |
| eating | 18 (3.8%) | 3 | 11 |
| trying | 16 (3.4%) | 8 | 4 |
| years | 16 (3.4%) | 39 | 5 |
r/weightgain Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/weightgain
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r/weightgain Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/weightgain
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My progress from a little over a year, went from 115, to 145
Sup Gainers, here's my consolidated journey110 lbs (49kg) - 165 lbs (75kg):
90 day transformation
6 months of progress in recovery - 5’6” 92 lb to 105 lb in 6 months
From 54kg to 76kg in 5 years, was around 184cm and currently 187cm
2 years of progress, how can i improve
1 year in
I'm still learning to accept my new self
Most unhinged ways to gain weight
[Progress] M/52/6'0 [130lb -> 195lb = +65lbs] (6 years) How I gained later in life.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My progress from a little over a year, went from 115, to 145 | 417 | 43 | image | Aug 9 |
| Sup Gainers, here's my consolidated journey110 lbs (49kg) - 165 lbs (75kg): | 264 | 23 | image | Aug 5 |
| 90 day transformation | 252 | 33 | image | Aug 17 |
| 6 months of progress in recovery - 5’6” 92 lb to 105 lb in 6 months | 222 | 11 | image | Aug 25 |
| From 54kg to 76kg in 5 years, was around 184cm and currently 187cm | 196 | 10 | image | Aug 31 |
| 2 years of progress, how can i improve | 160 | 17 | image | Aug 4 |
| 1 year in | 121 | 3 | image | Aug 28 |
| I'm still learning to accept my new self | 118 | 8 | image | Aug 9 |
| Most unhinged ways to gain weight | 114 | 118 | image | Aug 15 |
| [Progress] M/52/6'0 [130lb -> 195lb = +65lbs] (6 years) How I gained later in life. | 102 | 9 | image | Aug 12 |
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r/weightgain FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/weightgain
What's the best time to post on r/weightgain?
Based on posting volume, r/weightgain is most active on Sundays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/weightgain?
r/weightgain averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/weightgain get?
Posts on r/weightgain average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/weightgain get most?
On r/weightgain, most posts are text posts (71%)