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Can you self-promote in r/Python?
Sometimes, in the right context.
Promotion is tolerated when it genuinely answers a question or adds to a discussion, not as a standalone ad. Mention your product naturally, keep it occasional, and use any designated promo thread.
The rule
Project posts must use showcase flairs and must be text
“When posting a project you must use a showcase flair & use a text post, not an image post, video post or similar. Using new Reddit you may embed these media types within the post body, including multiple images in one post.”
Source: subreddit rules, last checked 2026-07-13. Read the full rules on Reddit →
Before you post
- Project/showcase posts must use the required flair
The highest-intent moment
The safest way into r/Python is not a post, it is a well-timed reply. Watch for: Library asks, package recs, learning resources. Answer it genuinely first, then mention your product only if it directly helps.
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Can I promote my product in r/Python?
Sometimes, in context. Promotion is tolerated when it genuinely answers a question or adds to a discussion, not as a standalone ad. Mention your product naturally, keep it occasional, and use any designated promo thread.
What is r/Python's self-promotion rule?
Per r/Python's rules ("Project posts must use showcase flairs and must be text"): "When posting a project you must use a showcase flair & use a text post, not an image post, video post or similar. Using new Reddit you may embed these media types within the post body, including multiple images in one post."
How do I get customers in r/Python without breaking the rules?
Instead of posting ads, reply to people already asking for a product like yours. In r/Python the highest-intent moment is: Library asks, package recs, learning resources. Lead with a genuine, specific answer and mention your product only when it directly helps.