Reddit Self-Promotion Rules
Self-promotion rules for Developers subreddits
Of 15 Developers communities founders pitch in, 5 allow self-promotion in some form and 4 ban it outright. Here is each one's policy, with the exact rule.
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All 15 Developers subreddits by policy
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FAQ
Which Developers subreddits allow self-promotion?
5 of 15 tracked Developers subreddits allow self-promotion in some form: r/Python, r/devops, r/rust, r/ExperiencedDevs, r/golang. Most only permit it in context or in a designated thread, so check each community's exact rule first.
Can I promote my product in Developers subreddits on Reddit?
Rarely as a standalone post. Across these 15 communities, 4 ban self-promotion outright and 6 allow it only under the 9-to-1 rule. Lead with genuine value and mention your product only when it directly answers the question.