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Can you self-promote in r/SideProject?
Yes, you can self-promote here.
This community welcomes you sharing your product, launches, and progress. Still lead with value, follow any format or flair rules, and reply to comments.
The rule
“No subreddit-specific self-promotion rule is published; Reddit's site-wide guideline applies (keep self-promotion under ~10% of your activity and lead with genuine contributions). Confirm in the sidebar before posting.”
No subreddit-specific rule published, this is the site-wide guideline. Read the full rules on Reddit →
The highest-intent moment
The safest way into r/SideProject is not a post, it is a well-timed reply. Watch for: 'I built X' launches; comments often request features. Answer it genuinely first, then mention your product only if it directly helps.
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Can I promote my product in r/SideProject?
Yes, you can promote here. This community welcomes you sharing your product, launches, and progress. Still lead with value, follow any format or flair rules, and reply to comments.
What is r/SideProject's self-promotion rule?
r/SideProject does not publish a subreddit-specific self-promotion rule, so Reddit's site-wide guideline applies: keep self-promotion under about 10% of your activity and lead with genuine contributions. Always confirm in the sidebar before posting.
How do I get customers in r/SideProject without breaking the rules?
Instead of posting ads, reply to people already asking for a product like yours. In r/SideProject the highest-intent moment is: 'I built X' launches; comments often request features. Lead with a genuine, specific answer and mention your product only when it directly helps.