- Subscribers
- 735,888
- Average Upvotes
- 300.3
- Average Comments
- 10.1
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 3
r/happy
Best Time to Post on r/happy (UTC TIME)
r/happy peaks Sundays 4pm-6pm UTC
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About r/happy
r/happy was created on January 25, 2008, making it 18 years and 4 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 735,888 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/happy is steadily growing, with 1,433 new members in the last 30 days.
r/happy Engagement Analysis
r/happy shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 300.3 upvotes per post across its 735,888 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.03. To reach the Hot section of r/happy, posts typically need at least 3 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/happy receive an average of 10.1 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
r/happy Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 52 top posts from the past week, Sunday is the most active day with 12 posts reaching the top, while Tuesday sees the least activity with 4 posts. Weekend activity tends to outpace weekdays, suggesting a more leisure-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 4pm UTC (5 posts), 12pm UTC (4 posts), and 3pm UTC (4 posts). The quietest hours are 8am UTC, 2pm UTC, and 1pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (10), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (5), Thursday (5), Friday (6), Saturday (10), Sunday (12) posts reaching the top.
r/happy Growth Analysis
r/happy currently has 735,888 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 1,433 members (0.2%), averaging 48 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/happy in the top 23% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/happy has gained 4,430 subscribers (0.61%). Since tracking began 648 days ago, the community has added 7,461 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/happy Milestones
- Fastest growth period: +868 subscribers Mar 2026
r/happy Growth Trend
r/happy is steadily growing, with 1,433 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/happy have?
r/happy has 735,888 subscribers as of May 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/happy?
The best time to post on r/happy is Sundays 4pm-6pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/happy growing?
r/happy is steadily growing, with 1,433 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/happy created?
r/happy was created on January 25, 2008, making it 18 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/happy?
Posts on r/happy typically need at least 3 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/happy Key Statistics Summary
r/happy is a Reddit community with 735,888 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "Too many depressing things on the main page, so post about what makes you warm and fuzzy inside!" The best time to post on r/happy is Sundays 4pm-6pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 300.3 upvotes and 10.1 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 3. The subreddit is adding approximately 48 new members each day. Founded 18 years ago, r/happy is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,356 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-05-19 14:36:01