Subreddits where you can post your startup

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r/SideProjectOur pickr/SideProject is a Reddit community for sharing side projects. It lists Side projects shared by Reddit users and AI apps and AI tools.
r/alphaandbetausersOur pickr/alphaandbetausers is a Reddit community where founders post apps and websites to find alpha and beta testers.
r/indiehackersOur pickr/indiehackers is a Reddit community for indie developers.
r/microsaasOur pickr/microsaas is a Reddit community for micro SaaS founders. It lists Micro SaaS products built by small teams and B2B lead generation tools.
r/startupsOur pickr/startups is a Reddit community for startup discussion. It lists fundraising and go-to-market discussion and hiring and co-founder threads.
r/AI_Agentsr/AI_Agents is a Reddit community for AI agent builders. It lists questions about building and hosting AI agents and hiring posts for AI agent work.
r/ChatGPTPror/ChatGPTPro is a Reddit community for practical ChatGPT discussion. It lists ChatGPT and LLM discussion posts and Questions and advice about ChatGPT use.
r/AppIdeasr/AppIdeas is a Reddit community for app idea posts. It lists app idea posts seeking community feedback and fitness and health app concepts.
r/Entrepreneurr/Entrepreneur is a Reddit discussion community with 204K members. It lists business discussion posts and Mentor Monday questions for basic advice.
r/androiddevr/androiddev is a Reddit community for native Android development. It lists Native Android development questions and Android Studio and Jetpack Compose topics.

Before you post on Reddit

Subreddits are communities on Reddit, each with its own rule about posting your own product.

Reddit sends real people and blunt feedback, but every subreddit sets its own rule about posting your own product, and most removals come from breaking it. These are the subreddits where a founder can post, with the rule each one states.

Start with the one closest to your stage: a subreddit for testers before launch, one for side projects once people can try it. For communities outside Reddit, see Forums.

How to do it well

  • Read the rule on each record and in the subreddit's sidebar before you post.
  • Post from an account with some history, not one made today.
  • Lead with what you built and what you learned, then the link.
  • Stay for the first hour and reply to every comment.

How to post without getting removed

Moderators remove anything that reads like an ad. A few habits keep a post up.

  • Use the flair or the thread the subreddit asks for, such as a weekly promotion thread.
  • Post once per subreddit, and come back only with something new to say.
  • Write it yourself: r/Entrepreneur, for one, says AI-generated posts may be removed.
  • Never ask friends to upvote; Reddit detects vote rings and can ban the account.

Questions founders ask

Which subreddits allow self-promotion?

A few, each with a rule. r/SideProject and r/alphaandbetausers are made for sharing what you built; r/indiehackers allows one self-promotion post per product; r/startups only in its Share Your Startup thread. r/Entrepreneur bars promotion and keeps free offers to its weekly threads.

How do I post my startup on Reddit without getting banned?

Follow each subreddit's rule. Read its sidebar first, post from an account with some history, use the flair it asks for, and reply to every comment. The rule for each subreddit is on its record.

What is the best time to post on Reddit?

When the subreddit's readers are awake, which for most startup subreddits means a weekday morning, US time. More important than the hour is being there to reply for the first hour after you post.

How often can I post my product on Reddit?

Once per subreddit, then only with something new. r/indiehackers states it outright: one self-promotion post per product. Posting the same link again soon is the quickest way to a ban.

Do Reddit links help SEO?

No. Reddit marks links in posts nofollow, so they pass no search credit. Post for the visitors and the feedback.

Can I post a waitlist or a beta on Reddit?

Yes, in r/alphaandbetausers, where founders look for testers. Most other subreddits want something people can use today. For more places that take a waitlist, see Before you launch.

Should I post from a new Reddit account?

No. Many subreddits hide or remove posts from new accounts, and a fresh account that only posts its own link looks like spam. Take part for a few weeks first.

How many subreddits should I post in?

Three to five that fit, a few days apart. Posting the same text to many subreddits on the same day reads as spam and gets removed.

Can I use AI to write my Reddit post?

Write it yourself. Some subreddits remove AI-generated posts; r/Entrepreneur says so in its rules. Readers there spot it fast and say so in the comments.

Why was my Reddit post removed?

Usually for breaking a rule: a link with no context, the wrong flair, an account that is too new, or promotion outside the thread for it. Message the moderators politely to ask; do not post it again.

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