Stop guessing which subreddits allow startup posts. Get the complete guide to sharing your product on Reddit without getting banned.
Most founders make the same mistake: they spam their startup across Reddit and wonder why they get banned or downvoted to oblivion.
Here's the reality:
But there ARE places on Reddit where you can share your startup authentically and get genuine engagement.
All 20 subreddits sorted by community size. Always read the rules first!
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Large community of entrepreneurs. Share insights and join discussions rather than directly promoting.
Great for B2B products targeting small business owners. More practical discussions than r/Entrepreneur.
⚠️ Important: Self-promotion is ONLY allowed in designated weekly threads. Read rules carefully!
How to Submit:
The best way to submit on this site is to look for their quarterly share your startup threads at the top of the subreddit that are pinned there. Make sure you share your startup there as much as possible.
Follow along with entrepreneurs building their businesses. Great for sharing your journey and milestones.
✅ Startup-Friendly: Very welcoming to new projects and product launches.
One of the most welcoming communities for sharing projects. Perfect for getting feedback on MVPs and side projects.
For SaaS founders. Good for B2B software products and technical discussions about metrics and growth.
Similar to r/startups but with a slightly different community culture. Good alternative for sharing startup updates.
Share exclusive discount codes for your product. Best if you're offering a special deal for Redditors.
Get feedback on your product's design, landing page, or branding. Focus on design aspects, not the business model.
Focused discussions on entrepreneurship. Smaller than r/Entrepreneur but often more engaged conversations.
For experienced entrepreneurs. Share advanced strategies and lessons learned at scale.
How to Submit:
The best idea to submit your product here is to ask a question from this community about how to market it or perhaps even for feedback. Also, be very sure that you include the tags that they require on your post.
Community focused on business growth strategies and marketing.
Hardware startups community. Perfect if you're building physical products or IoT devices.
Smaller, focused community for indie founders. Very supportive and feedback-friendly.
Specifically for recruiting beta testers. Great for early-stage products needing users.
A community for creators to share things they've made. More creative/maker-focused than business-focused.
Community for women entrepreneurs. Supportive environment for sharing business challenges and wins.
💡 Tip: Prepare for harsh (but honest) criticism. Take feedback gracefully and focus on learning, not defending.
Get brutally honest feedback on your startup. Great for finding blind spots before launch.
Focused on internet businesses and online ventures. Good for web-based startups.
Get feedback specifically on your landing page. Small but focused community that gives detailed critiques.
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Follow these rules to get genuine engagement without getting banned
Every subreddit has different rules. Some allow self-promotion on specific days, others ban it entirely. Violating rules can get you banned from the entire subreddit.
Build karma and credibility by commenting on other posts, answering questions, and providing value. Reddit users can see your history and will call out accounts that only self-promote.
Redditors love authentic stories. Talk about why you built it, what problems you faced, and what you learned. The product should be secondary to the story.
Engagement shows you're genuine and care about feedback. Answer questions, thank people for feedback, and participate in discussions your post generates.
Don't pretend to be a user who "just found" your product. Reddit will find out and you'll lose all credibility. Be upfront: "I built this tool to solve X problem."
Redditors appreciate when founders give back. Offer lifetime free accounts, exclusive discount codes, or early access to features for Reddit users.
Don't just drop your link and disappear. Stay active in the comments for at least 24-48 hours. Engage with feedback, both positive and negative.
Use this proven structure for your startup posts
"I built [Product] to solve [Problem] - here's what I learned"
1. The Problem (2-3 sentences)
Example: "As a founder, I was tired of manually checking Reddit for mentions of my startup. I was missing important conversations and spending hours searching."
2. Your Solution (2-3 sentences)
Example: "So I built Notifier - it monitors Reddit (and other platforms) 24/7 and sends you alerts when keywords are mentioned. Set it up once and forget about it."
3. What Makes It Different (1-2 sentences)
Example: "Unlike other tools, it has AI filtering to reduce noise and supports alerts via email, Slack, or webhook."
4. Call for Feedback (1-2 sentences)
Example: "Would love to hear your thoughts! What would make this more useful for you?"
5. Link & Offer (1 sentence)
Example: "Link in comments. Redditors get 50% off with code REDDIT50."
Pro Tip: Put the link in your first comment, not in the post body. This looks less spammy and some subreddits require it.
Beyond posting, you need to monitor Reddit for conversations where your product is the perfect solution
Monitor relevant keywords - Track when people mention problems your product solves
Track competitor mentions - See what people love/hate about alternatives
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Yes! As long as you follow the rules of each subreddit and share authentically. Focus on communities that explicitly welcome startup posts, participate in the community first, and always provide value beyond just promotion.
Don't spam. Post once per subreddit with a genuine update or question. Wait at least 30 days before posting again in the same subreddit unless you have a major update or launch. Focus on quality over quantity.
This is actually valuable! Respond gracefully, thank people for their feedback, and ask follow-up questions to understand their concerns. Redditors respect founders who take criticism well and use it to improve their product.
Use your personal account if it has history and karma. If you create a new business account, build it up first by participating in discussions before promoting. Reddit users are suspicious of new accounts that only self-promote.
Generally, weekday mornings (8-11am EST) work well for catching both US and European audiences. However, this varies by subreddit. Check when each community is most active and posts get the most engagement.
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