r/heartwarming
/r/heartwarming is a place where you can post things that you come across that bring you joy and make you feel a little better…
How to think about r/heartwarming
The community is dedicated to sharing uplifting and positive content that brings joy and comfort to its members. It serves as a refuge for those seeking heartwarming stories, images, and videos that highlight the goodness in humanity. The focus on gratitude and happiness fosters a supportive atmosphere where users can connect over shared experiences that evoke warmth and positivity.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members typically include individuals of diverse ages who appreciate feel-good content. The community attracts those looking for a break from negativity, often seeking inspiration and emotional upliftment. The vibe is generally optimistic and supportive, with participants valuing kindness and shared joy in their interactions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal stories, uplifting images, and videos that evoke positive emotions. Posts that are overly negative or promotional tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages frequent contributions, with users often sharing multiple times a week, fostering a steady stream of heartwarming content.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is generally unwelcome. Authentic engagement, such as sharing genuine stories or uplifting content that aligns with the community's values, can resonate well. Brands might consider sponsoring heartwarming initiatives or sharing user-generated content that reflects positivity, but should avoid any sales-driven messaging to maintain credibility and goodwill.
Top keywords
What r/heartwarming talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/4reddityo
- u/[deleted]
- u/JPPT1974
- u/Peaceful-2
- u/OGSlayerofBeasts
- u/Specialist_Brush_561
- u/Daveman-620_2000
- u/XXX_MavsFan
- u/Super_Valuable_225
- u/BunnyAngel546
- u/TimTheLawnmowerMan
- u/HimalayaExchange2023
- u/Merman_Mike
- u/spark-81
- u/Designer-Distinct
- u/Chocolatesandwine
- u/AIK-intervjuer
- u/Mat0055
- u/Zealousideal_Cow8686
- u/NAUGHTYTAYLOR602
- u/brandideer
- u/joelaeat
- u/Longjumping_Fan8681
- u/monol0id
- u/No-Telephone-2140
- u/ShortStuff_xo
- u/aladyoragentleman
- u/Covrt1
- u/Anonymouse2199
- u/Principesza
- u/Tie_Grouchy
- u/Cassie_121
- u/Winter_Drama4410
- u/Fit_Two_7962
- u/denonsouls
- u/thegiantandrew
- u/frogsburg
- u/SomeWomanFromEngland
- u/squid1891
- u/I_IikeBread
- u/IeyasuMcBob
- u/DirtyMother
- u/LoudMouthful22
- u/WaterWarrior36
- u/intenseskill
- u/almkpnpl
- u/Suitabull_Buddy
- u/Bythe_beard_of_Zeus
- u/Doesnotmatter0795
- u/kalopsis-
- u/momento______mori
- u/JustToLookAndSee
- u/axolotlly
- u/Cautious_Coat_3885
- u/toxicduckz
- u/PresentationFalse240
- u/weird_ahh_ash
- u/imsotiredi-brvg
- u/PrincessPoofyPants
- u/ilikestrawberriesa
- u/Whammytap
- u/PersonalityActual202
- u/ShortenedCurler
- u/avacados_0303
- u/Kannazhaga
- u/the-worm-17
- u/csxn
- u/srivayush
- u/Positive-Internal917
- u/SiberianSlush
- u/zoso28
- u/alltheother1srtkn
- u/CapIndividual8784
- u/goldentattoo928
- u/Bluewozo
- u/Profound_Dumbass_631
- u/Chemical-Yam-6949
- u/Big_Tutor3904
- u/Both-Butterfly885
- u/ARod-TheBadMan
- u/Its_The_OG_20
- u/Electronic_Frame_880
- u/Dark_Magnus
- u/faizankhan619
- u/Thunarox
- u/SmileyBDevil
- u/FaythZedz
- u/Justyoureveydayguy
- u/IsaacSoftware
- u/alicollis_7
- u/Ghostly_box_gamer
- u/No-Implement-543
- u/globe_explorer245
- u/Adorable_Fish_7836
- u/StrmySeaDragonChill
- u/Active-Avocado9616
- u/roland8855
- u/logan925
- u/amoptimusprime
- u/DinnerAndTheDessert
By votes
- u/4reddityo
- u/JPPT1974
- u/[deleted]
- u/Designer-Distinct
- u/Chocolatesandwine
- u/AIK-intervjuer
- u/OGSlayerofBeasts
- u/Peaceful-2
- u/Mat0055
- u/Zealousideal_Cow8686
- u/NAUGHTYTAYLOR602
- u/brandideer
- u/Super_Valuable_225
- u/joelaeat
- u/XXX_MavsFan
- u/Longjumping_Fan8681
- u/monol0id
- u/TimTheLawnmowerMan
- u/No-Telephone-2140
- u/ShortStuff_xo
- u/aladyoragentleman
- u/BunnyAngel546
- u/HimalayaExchange2023
- u/Covrt1
- u/Anonymouse2199
- u/Principesza
- u/Cassie_121
- u/Tie_Grouchy
- u/Fit_Two_7962
- u/denonsouls
- u/Winter_Drama4410
- u/thegiantandrew
- u/SomeWomanFromEngland
- u/frogsburg
- u/squid1891
- u/I_IikeBread
- u/DirtyMother
- u/Daveman-620_2000
- u/IeyasuMcBob
- u/LoudMouthful22
- u/WaterWarrior36
- u/almkpnpl
- u/Merman_Mike
- u/intenseskill
- u/Suitabull_Buddy
- u/Cautious_Coat_3885
- u/Bythe_beard_of_Zeus
- u/Doesnotmatter0795
- u/kalopsis-
- u/momento______mori
- u/axolotlly
- u/Specialist_Brush_561
- u/JustToLookAndSee
- u/toxicduckz
- u/PresentationFalse240
- u/weird_ahh_ash
- u/ilikestrawberriesa
- u/PersonalityActual202
- u/imsotiredi-brvg
- u/PrincessPoofyPants
- u/Whammytap
- u/Kannazhaga
- u/ShortenedCurler
- u/avacados_0303
- u/the-worm-17
- u/Bluewozo
- u/csxn
- u/srivayush
- u/SiberianSlush
- u/zoso28
- u/alltheother1srtkn
- u/goldentattoo928
- u/Positive-Internal917
- u/CapIndividual8784
- u/Chemical-Yam-6949
- u/Big_Tutor3904
- u/Both-Butterfly885
- u/ARod-TheBadMan
- u/Its_The_OG_20
- u/Electronic_Frame_880
- u/Profound_Dumbass_631
- u/faizankhan619
- u/spark-81
- u/Thunarox
- u/SmileyBDevil
- u/FaythZedz
- u/Justyoureveydayguy
- u/Ghostly_box_gamer
- u/amoptimusprime
- u/DinnerAndTheDessert
- u/Dark_Magnus
- u/IsaacSoftware
- u/alicollis_7
- u/No-Implement-543
- u/globe_explorer245
- u/Adorable_Fish_7836
- u/StrmySeaDragonChill
- u/Active-Avocado9616
- u/roland8855
- u/logan925
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Peaceful-2
- u/Dracoo090
- u/brandideer
- u/ResearcherOver6146
- u/alpha_rat_fight_
- u/aladyoragentleman
- u/HimalayaExchange2023
- u/Wakalakatime
- u/frogsburg
- u/bigfatbum3
- u/Harshita_10
- u/like-to-be-anon
- u/amehatrekkie
- u/Johnvick28
- u/bostonkiter
- u/Shrek-The-Toaster
- u/[deleted]
- u/Im-on-a-banana-phone
- u/kamikaze2840
- u/PemrySyb
- u/evadantic
- u/love-too-easy
- u/Verliax
- u/JaxPax4748
- u/mittensmoshpit
- u/leafbee
- u/AgroMachine
- u/breakneckridge
- u/Polychrome2010
- u/Aldisra
- u/hoosierjonny
- u/shortartsy
- u/TemptingTaurus73
- u/ratalope12345
- u/candycryptid
- u/fluger69
- u/Fearless_Bedroom733
- u/Anonymouse2199
- u/PoleSmokin_Jobe
- u/Constant_Vehicle3784
- u/NicolleL
- u/dlazycheetah
- u/raphtze
- u/momento______mori
- u/Beauty0610
- u/Hminney
- u/GingaNinja
- u/Medium_Charge_840
- u/apizzapie
- u/VinnyViddyVicci
- u/ZyklonB19D
By votes
- u/brandideer
- u/bostonkiter
- u/Dracoo090
- u/NicolleL
- u/Peaceful-2
- u/alpha_rat_fight_
- u/Wakalakatime
- u/Polychrome2010
- u/Anonymouse2199
- u/HimalayaExchange2023
- u/like-to-be-anon
- u/ResearcherOver6146
- u/Shrek-The-Toaster
- u/[deleted]
- u/aladyoragentleman
- u/Verliax
- u/JaxPax4748
- u/ratalope12345
- u/candycryptid
- u/PoleSmokin_Jobe
- u/dlazycheetah
- u/Hminney
- u/apizzapie
- u/frogsburg
- u/bigfatbum3
- u/Harshita_10
- u/amehatrekkie
- u/Johnvick28
- u/Im-on-a-banana-phone
- u/kamikaze2840
- u/PemrySyb
- u/evadantic
- u/love-too-easy
- u/mittensmoshpit
- u/leafbee
- u/AgroMachine
- u/breakneckridge
- u/Aldisra
- u/hoosierjonny
- u/shortartsy
- u/TemptingTaurus73
- u/fluger69
- u/Fearless_Bedroom733
- u/Constant_Vehicle3784
- u/raphtze
- u/momento______mori
- u/Beauty0610
- u/GingaNinja
- u/Medium_Charge_840
- u/VinnyViddyVicci
- u/ZyklonB19D
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FAQ
r/heartwarming — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/heartwarming have?
r/heartwarming has approximately 116,733 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/heartwarming created?
r/heartwarming was created on February 20, 2010 (16 years ago).
What is r/heartwarming about?
The community is dedicated to sharing uplifting and positive content that brings joy and comfort to its members. It serves as a refuge for those seeking heartwarming stories, images, and videos that highlight the goodness in humanity. The focus on gratitude and happiness fosters a supportive atmosphere where users can connect over shared experiences that evoke warmth and pos…
What subreddits are similar to r/heartwarming?
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Who are the most active posters on r/heartwarming?
The most frequent posters on r/heartwarming include u/4reddityo, u/[deleted], u/JPPT1974.
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