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The Why Files

Welcome to The Why Files subreddit! Engage thoughtfully, contribute meaningfully, and connect with fellow fans of the unexplained. Share relevant content, participate in events, and explore the resources provided. Remember to respect the space by adhering to the rules and reporting any issues. Use flairs to organize posts and make the most of our themed discussions. Let’s uncover the mysteries together—one thread at a time! Stay curious and enjoy the journey!

107k subscribers41 posts / mo in Sep 202628 authors / mosince 2022

r/TheWhyFiles has 107k members (+22% over the last 12 months). It gets about 41 posts a month from 28 people. Top topics: Fishy Matters, Podcasts & Episodes and YouTube Channels Update.

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How r/TheWhyFiles has grown

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Subscriber growth

Subscribers over time

+22%in 12 months · +2.9% in 3 months · +0.8% in 1 month
Oct 2026107k
Growing107k subscribers
  • no data — drawn from 0 at creation (Feb 2022)
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Monthly activity

Posts, comments and authors per month

−20%vs Sep 2025 · −14% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 202641
QuieterPeaked at 338 in Apr 2024
Data through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

What people talk about

Topics and brands on r/TheWhyFiles

Top topics

Share of the subreddit's posts

  1. Fishy Matters2.4%
  2. Podcasts & Episodes2.2%
  3. YouTube Channels Update1.4%
  4. Podcast Episodes Update0.7%
  5. Podcast Episodes0.6%

Brands people mention

Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months

  1. Spotify

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Posts and activity for Sep 2026. Members from Reddit's subscriber counts. Read from the same data the app runs on. Our research