r/urbanmyths
Do you believe in **Bigfoot**? how about **Slenderman**? do you know who the **Slit-Mouth Woman** is? /r/urbanmyths is a subreddit…
How to think about r/urbanmyths
The community focuses on sharing and discussing urban myths, legends, and folklore, exploring tales that blur the lines between reality and fiction. Members engage with a wide range of topics, from well-known figures like Bigfoot and Slenderman to lesser-known stories such as the Slit-Mouth Woman. The distinctiveness of this community lies in its blend of entertainment, curiosity, and a desire to understand the cultural significance of these myths.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are typically individuals interested in the paranormal, folklore, and urban legends, often ranging from teenagers to adults. The vibe is generally inquisitive and playful, with members sharing personal experiences or theories about various myths. They care about storytelling, community engagement, and the thrill of the unknown, often seeking to debunk or validate these tales.
Posting culture
Members are encouraged to share stories, images, and discussions related to urban myths, with a focus on creativity and engagement. Content that is well-researched or provides unique insights tends to thrive, while overly promotional or off-topic posts may receive downvotes. The community values humor and creativity, and posts often include personal anecdotes or interpretations of myths.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is generally unwelcome. Engaging authentically by sharing intriguing stories or content that aligns with the community's interests can be effective. Brands might consider sponsoring discussions or creating content that invites members to share their own experiences related to urban myths, fostering a sense of collaboration rather than direct advertising.
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What r/urbanmyths talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
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/WizRainparanormal
- u/paranormalisnormal
- u/preciousgemmramos
- u/SpookyAppalachia
- u/BeliCro101
- u/saleham5
- u/zenona_motyl
- u/xSithLord7x
- u/[deleted]
- u/happypants69
- u/MythUnleashed
- u/verystrangeshit
- u/BlairsTalesofTerror
- u/leyendasdelmundo
- u/StateSideSpoonZ
- u/forhealthy
- u/bloodsauce
- u/Dazzorifik
- u/androar0000
- u/ioncedroveaspaceship
- u/Necralll
- u/Pyro00
- u/TheRealErratic
- u/ramonsoule
- u/AtmanDharma
- u/dealerman5000
- u/Sanskirt90
- u/notsofunnyman21
- u/BrooklynParanormal
- u/shortshort64
- u/NotYourFutureDad
- u/Plausibleturt
- u/Elegant_Rock_4686
- u/NotPurpleOak
- u/pachinkopunk
- u/ResearchBasedGuy
- u/Potential-Prune-501
- u/LoneWolf0-1
- u/LegalCap7101
- u/moneysign69
- u/sasbergers
- u/queefburritos
- u/duderonomy12
- u/Dead_Inside512
- u/GravenMortal
- u/BarrelofBranches
- u/boundbythecloak
- u/Azurebluenomad
- u/x14157
- u/littlequeef99
- u/mediamusing
- u/GabeFran
- u/d2_casual_lol
- u/RoadTrip50_Podcast
- u/beetleblistermister
- u/RifatHasan777
- u/Massive_Voice6736
- u/dangerdangerman
- u/Hauntedluca
- u/N0t_echo
- u/ConsiderationDear393
- u/The_Matrix77770
- u/nikz07
- u/Mr_Neon_Samurai
- u/TheRealClive
- u/Subterpod
- u/IMMOfficial
- u/linesdimes
- u/Top-College76
- u/Guyinthehall8
- u/v-pluto897
- u/adrianoarcade
- u/SoDoneIAmGone
- u/Alexwasnothere20
- u/Crevt-0
- u/wetpipedreams
- u/therealryrycd
- u/RickGarner
- u/jgsunflower2
- u/Ufopatrol69
- u/Urban_guy99
- u/SenseOfMacabreYT
- u/Higher_Than_Truth
- u/F2BSaus
- u/TheTapeLibrary
- u/Thick-Reflection2623
- u/woshinoemi
- u/Supersocks420
- u/DirectionOne7324
- u/DemonicBoy1000
- u/Beneficial-Tutor2677
- u/Creepy_Surround7581
- u/binaryghost01
- u/Extra-Flamingo6534
- u/weareIF
- u/CoochieCritic
- u/ThemeParkBrews
- u/ReadyRaffi
- u/KNOXCRYPTO
- u/One_Junket_4110
By votes
- u/paranormalisnormal
- u/happypants69
- u/zenona_motyl
- u/WizRainparanormal
- u/verystrangeshit
- u/AtmanDharma
- u/Pyro00
- u/moneysign69
- u/BeliCro101
- u/dealerman5000
- u/[deleted]
- u/sasbergers
- u/BlairsTalesofTerror
- u/SpookyAppalachia
- u/queefburritos
- u/StateSideSpoonZ
- u/preciousgemmramos
- u/Sanskirt90
- u/duderonomy12
- u/xSithLord7x
- u/Dead_Inside512
- u/GravenMortal
- u/Dazzorifik
- u/forhealthy
- u/BarrelofBranches
- u/bloodsauce
- u/notsofunnyman21
- u/boundbythecloak
- u/Azurebluenomad
- u/leyendasdelmundo
- u/x14157
- u/littlequeef99
- u/mediamusing
- u/BrooklynParanormal
- u/TheRealErratic
- u/GabeFran
- u/androar0000
- u/Necralll
- u/d2_casual_lol
- u/beetleblistermister
- u/ioncedroveaspaceship
- u/saleham5
- u/RoadTrip50_Podcast
- u/RifatHasan777
- u/shortshort64
- u/Massive_Voice6736
- u/Plausibleturt
- u/NotYourFutureDad
- u/dangerdangerman
- u/N0t_echo
- u/ramonsoule
- u/Hauntedluca
- u/MythUnleashed
- u/pachinkopunk
- u/ConsiderationDear393
- u/The_Matrix77770
- u/IMMOfficial
- u/NotPurpleOak
- u/nikz07
- u/Mr_Neon_Samurai
- u/TheRealClive
- u/Subterpod
- u/linesdimes
- u/Elegant_Rock_4686
- u/Top-College76
- u/Guyinthehall8
- u/adrianoarcade
- u/SoDoneIAmGone
- u/wetpipedreams
- u/v-pluto897
- u/Alexwasnothere20
- u/Crevt-0
- u/jgsunflower2
- u/therealryrycd
- u/SenseOfMacabreYT
- u/RickGarner
- u/Ufopatrol69
- u/F2BSaus
- u/TheTapeLibrary
- u/Thick-Reflection2623
- u/woshinoemi
- u/Urban_guy99
- u/Higher_Than_Truth
- u/Supersocks420
- u/ResearchBasedGuy
- u/Potential-Prune-501
- u/Creepy_Surround7581
- u/DirectionOne7324
- u/DemonicBoy1000
- u/Beneficial-Tutor2677
- u/binaryghost01
- u/LoneWolf0-1
- u/ThemeParkBrews
- u/Extra-Flamingo6534
- u/weareIF
- u/LegalCap7101
- u/CoochieCritic
- u/ReadyRaffi
- u/KNOXCRYPTO
- u/One_Junket_4110
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/happypants69
- u/verystrangeshit
- u/Pyro00
- u/Saint_Anthony88
- u/DDVRK0
- u/xNeyNounex
- u/Wilgrove
- u/CampCounselorBatman
- u/Status-Ad4932
- u/Bortron86
- u/CitizenCake1
- u/ADMIN8982
- u/Mago_Barcas
- u/BabserellaWT
- u/HeyHihoho
- u/nowherewandering
- u/jjpenguins66
- u/Damien__
- u/KingofLingerie
- u/SeeMarkFly
- u/IllEnthusiasm4168
- u/ShitFacedSteve
- u/mystwave
- u/dementored
- u/OverpoweredShark
- u/BjornTheStiff
- u/lessyes
- u/paintchips_are_yummy
- u/the4now
- u/RemainingRook08
- u/Apprehensive_Big_101
- u/I_Miss_Lenny
- u/Sighwtfman
- u/twcw
- u/Scoobys_sith_cousin
- u/Pomelo-Visual
- u/Mike_Hawk069
- u/Lord_OJClark
- u/Albertjweasel
- u/AtmanDharma
- u/SwagStormtrooper69
- u/ThinkBlue
- u/HonestCup20
- u/scytheakse
- u/gigesdij7491
- u/IknowRambo
- u/Workaccountnodata
- u/Cheesygirl1994
- u/moneysign69
- u/GypsyJaye59
- u/Ok-Carpenter-9778
- u/potkusukeltaja
- u/Breeblez
- u/Egy_Szekely
- u/fourfuxake
- u/ThatQueerWerewolf
- u/Paichik
- u/Delcogirl1983
- u/Ok_Spray5920
- u/sasbergers
- u/elevatefromthenorm
- u/Frozenator
- u/Flavz_the_complainer
- u/Ill-Concentrate-1703
- u/-Pellegrine-
- u/ButtBorker
- u/BigJuicy17
- u/DLo28035
- u/Extreme_Budget_6173
- u/redcottagelizard
- u/HelloMeatbag317
- u/Ballatrax
- u/Flandersmcj
- u/NumerousHorrors
- u/Kalito1428
- u/xvxCornbreadxvx
- u/smolandtuff
- u/dg8640
- u/MightBBlueovrU
- u/XenuLies
- u/jon-snowy
- u/thethpunjabi
- u/MyDadsGlassesCase
- u/VerFree
- u/Ghostwood7
- u/queefburritos
- u/drgojirax
- u/Thegze
- u/Moto-XL
- u/weareIF
- u/Moving_Under_Fire
- u/JuniorMushroom
- u/Sanskirt90
- u/digiskunk
- u/great_auks
- u/T351A
- u/gothiclg
- u/goodgodling
- u/gooberdaisy
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Saint_Anthony88
- u/happypants69
- u/DDVRK0
- u/CitizenCake1
- u/verystrangeshit
- u/Wilgrove
- u/redcottagelizard
- u/Mike_Hawk069
- u/Ok-Carpenter-9778
- u/moneysign69
- u/Pyro00
- u/sasbergers
- u/hedgehog-mom-al
- u/-Pellegrine-
- u/gothiclg
- u/Lord_OJClark
- u/evilgirlattack
- u/darkelfbear
- u/ADMIN8982
- u/Sanskirt90
- u/dealerman5000
- u/Humble_Bullfrog2342
- u/AtmanDharma
- u/HelloMeatbag317
- u/jon-snowy
- u/digiskunk
- u/Ghyllie
- u/AcidActually
- u/tpx187
- u/Sudden-Fish
- u/thethpunjabi
- u/queefburritos
- u/CampCounselorBatman
- u/T351A
- u/BabserellaWT
- u/KingofLingerie
- u/Albertjweasel
- u/potkusukeltaja
- u/MyDadsGlassesCase
- u/shandyism
- u/0squatNcough0
- u/LOTR_crew
- u/AshBasil
- u/x14157
- u/BigJuicy17
- u/Flandersmcj
- u/drgojirax
- u/great_auks
- u/tonytheshark
- u/good_testing_bad
- u/klinkscousin
- u/sunrayylmao
- u/dragonfly30707
- u/lost_survivalist
- u/averagemagnifique
- u/Mago_Barcas
- u/Breeblez
- u/elevatefromthenorm
- u/Ballatrax
- u/NumerousHorrors
- u/Moto-XL
- u/StateSideSpoonZ
- u/Strict_Roll8555
- u/TheHistoriansCraft
- u/TEXSFRONTPORCH
- u/justthatguy119
- u/littlequeef99
- u/HeyHihoho
- u/nowherewandering
- u/jjpenguins66
- u/Damien__
- u/SwagStormtrooper69
- u/ThinkBlue
- u/GypsyJaye59
- u/ButtBorker
- u/Kalito1428
- u/xvxCornbreadxvx
- u/smolandtuff
- u/xNeyNounex
- u/Sproose_Moose
- u/aramasnamrettel
- u/CarCrashRhetoric
- u/Sloth_grl
- u/gingerwannabe5
- u/netslaveone
- u/DiosilX42
- u/SeeMarkFly
- u/IllEnthusiasm4168
- u/ShitFacedSteve
- u/mystwave
- u/dementored
- u/OverpoweredShark
- u/BjornTheStiff
- u/lessyes
- u/paintchips_are_yummy
- u/the4now
- u/RemainingRook08
- u/Apprehensive_Big_101
- u/I_Miss_Lenny
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FAQ
r/urbanmyths — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/urbanmyths have?
r/urbanmyths has approximately 142,970 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/urbanmyths created?
r/urbanmyths was created on August 12, 2011 (15 years ago).
What is r/urbanmyths about?
The community focuses on sharing and discussing urban myths, legends, and folklore, exploring tales that blur the lines between reality and fiction. Members engage with a wide range of topics, from well-known figures like Bigfoot and Slenderman to lesser-known stories such as the Slit-Mouth Woman. The distinctiveness of this community lies in its blend of entertainment, curi…
What subreddits are similar to r/urbanmyths?
Communities similar to r/urbanmyths include r/folklore, r/mysteriesoftheworld, r/unexplainedphotos, r/paranormalreddit, r/bigfootsightings.
Who are the most active posters on r/urbanmyths?
The most frequent posters on r/urbanmyths include u/WizRainparanormal, u/paranormalisnormal, u/preciousgemmramos.
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