469 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (71%).
r/words Traffic & Engagement r/words 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/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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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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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 | 174 (37.1%) | 26 | 76 |
| words | 61 (13.0%) | 23 | 72 |
| real | 19 (4.0%) | 26 | 60 |
| something | 18 (3.8%) | 9 | 33 |
| english | 17 (3.6%) | 29 | 70 |
| game | 14 (3.0%) | 6 | 7 |
| used | 13 (2.8%) | 70 | 242 |
| help | 13 (2.8%) | 6 | 21 |
| made | 13 (2.8%) | 42 | 80 |
| means | 13 (2.8%) | 26 | 59 |
r/words Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/words
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
r/words Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/words
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Confession of a word you’ve mispronounced…
What is a weird, completely made-up word your parents used that you grew up thinking was totally real?
Which word has the biggest difference between how it’s spelled and how it’s pronounced?
A short rant about the word "decimate".
Are there any words in English which don’t really exist in other languages, like “suadade” or “schadenfreude” or “mono no aware”?
What’s your fav word that is no longer used, an antique if you will
What’s your favorite "contronym"—a single word that literally means its own complete opposite?
The phrase "a hot minute" completely breaking the laws of time is fascinating to me.
Neologisms that were lost to culture/time
There’s a word for the feeling when seeing a face you immediately want to punch
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 Saturdays 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 15 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 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/words get most?
On r/words, most posts are text posts (71%)