355 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (74%).
r/words Traffic & Engagement r/words Traffic & Engagement
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r/words Most Active Times When r/words Is Most Active
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r/words Flair Performance r/words Flair Performance
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r/words Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/words
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| word | 136 (38.3%) | 18 | 56 |
| words | 55 (15.5%) | 26 | 65 |
| mean | 20 (5.6%) | 10 | 19 |
| make | 18 (5.1%) | 14 | 11 |
| know | 15 (4.2%) | 42 | 79 |
| english | 13 (3.7%) | 17 | 33 |
| use | 12 (3.4%) | 9 | 19 |
| what's | 11 (3.1%) | 20 | 114 |
| game | 10 (2.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| think | 10 (2.8%) | 12 | 43 |
r/words Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/words
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Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/words Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/words
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People using the wrong word
Turmeric mispronunciation
What word doesn’t belong?
Are there any words that are pronounced like OB-GYN?
Brand names that became generic terms, like Kleenex or Vaseline
What are some words you know that are incredibly niche and most people won't have heard about them?
What’s with the term “costed”.
What are some examples of surnames that have come to be short-cuts for concepts?
Genuinely not sure how to say "niche"
Hearing when your water bottle is almost full.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People using the wrong word | 554 | 909 | text | Sep 8 |
| Turmeric mispronunciation | 416 | 446 | text | Sep 19 |
| What word doesn’t belong? | 376 | 1.3K | text | Sep 20 |
| Are there any words that are pronounced like OB-GYN? | 339 | 451 | text | Sep 6 |
| Brand names that became generic terms, like Kleenex or Vaseline | 317 | 1.3K | text | Sep 8 |
| What are some words you know that are incredibly niche and most people won't have heard about them? | 280 | 687 | text | Sep 25 |
| What’s with the term “costed”. | 248 | 279 | text | Sep 24 |
| What are some examples of surnames that have come to be short-cuts for concepts? | 200 | 326 | image | Sep 4 |
| Genuinely not sure how to say "niche" | 151 | 356 | text | Sep 9 |
| Hearing when your water bottle is almost full. | 148 | 41 | text | Sep 6 |
r/words Audience Overlap r/words Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/words FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/words
What's the best time to post on r/words?
Based on posting volume, r/words is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/words?
r/words averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/words get?
Posts on r/words average about 20 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/words get most?
On r/words, most posts are text posts (74%)