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title: "r/MachineLearning Self-Promotion Rules (2026): No self-promotion | OneUp Today"
description: "r/MachineLearning self-promotion rules: No, direct self-promotion is removed. No self-promotion. See the exact rule, posting requirements, and how to reach 3.1M members without getting banned."
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[r/MachineLearning](https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning)

3.1M members · Developers

# Can you self-promote in r/MachineLearning?

No self-promotion

No, direct self-promotion is removed.

Direct self-promotion is removed here. Build authority through genuinely helpful comments and let people discover you via your profile, never a link drop.

## The rule

> No Self-Promotion
> 
> “r/MachineLearning does not permit the promotion of paid products, wherein the intent is clearly to promote a particular product.”

Source: subreddit rules, last checked 2026-07-13. [Read the full rules on Reddit →](https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/about/rules)

## Before you post

-   No links, DMs, or "check my profile" asks

## The highest-intent moment

The safest way into r/MachineLearning is not a post, it is a well-timed reply. Watch for: **Paper discussions; comment-only product mentions**. Answer it genuinely first, then mention your product only if it directly helps.

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## FAQ

Can I promote my product in r/MachineLearning?

No. Direct promotion is removed. Direct self-promotion is removed here. Build authority through genuinely helpful comments and let people discover you via your profile, never a link drop.

What is r/MachineLearning's self-promotion rule?

Per r/MachineLearning's rules ("No Self-Promotion"): "r/MachineLearning does not permit the promotion of paid products, wherein the intent is clearly to promote a particular product."

How do I get customers in r/MachineLearning without breaking the rules?

Instead of posting ads, reply to people already asking for a product like yours. In r/MachineLearning the highest-intent moment is: Paper discussions; comment-only product mentions. Lead with a genuine, specific answer and mention your product only when it directly helps.

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