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r/startups
r/startups · 1.2M members
Limited Promo Weekly thread only, no standalone posts
1.2M founders, but direct promotion gets you banned. Play the long game.
Limited self-promotion Strictly moderated Very Active
Don't come here to promote — come here to learn. Build a comment history first, save product mentions for the weekly thread, and expect your account to need 50+ karma and 30 days of age before you can even post.
Before you post: Your Reddit account must be at least 30 days old with 50+ karma.
Tips for Founders
Do This
- Build a post history of helpful comments before sharing anything about your startup
- Frame posts as asking for feedback or sharing lessons, never as announcements
- Save direct product mentions for the weekly share thread
- Share specific metrics and real challenges — the community hates vague posts
- Read at least 20 recent posts to understand the culture before participating
Avoid This
- Posting "just launched my startup" as a standalone post (instant removal)
- Using a new account with no post history
- Treating the subreddit like a free advertising channel
- Writing a blog-style post that's really just a product pitch in disguise
Self-Promotion Rules
Direct self-promotion is heavily restricted. Share your product only in the designated weekly threads, never as standalone posts.
Ratio Rule No standalone promotional posts — use weekly threads only
Link Posts Not allowed
Requires Flair Yes
Designated Thread Weekly 'Share Your Startup' thread
Min Karma 50
Min Account Age 30 days
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Community Rules
- No direct promotion
Standalone promotional posts are removed immediately. Use the weekly share thread.
- Focus on discussion
Posts should ask questions, share learnings, or spark discussion — not advertise.
- Use flairs
All posts must use the correct flair category.
- No URL shorteners
URL shorteners and tracking links are auto-removed by the spam filter.
- Minimum effort
Low-effort posts (one-liners, vague questions) are removed.
Posting Guidelines
Post Types Text
Flair Required Yes
Notes Text posts only. Must provide substantial context. Share your situation, what you've tried, and specific questions.
Available Flairs:
SaaSFintechMarketplaceGrowthHiringGeneral
Subreddit Details
Activity Very Active
Moderation Strict
Relevant To SaaSAI ToolsDeveloper ToolsMarketplaces
Last Verified Feb 20, 2026
r/startups allows limited promotion — follow the rules
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