11 guides

Subreddit guides: where to post, when, and what the rules allow

The right subreddit decides more than the right words. These guides list subreddits by niche with their self-promotion policy stated next to each one, explain how to read a sidebar before posting, and show when each community is most active.

Subreddits

The 6 best subreddits for indie SaaS founders in 2026

A rules-checked tour of the 6 subreddits where indie SaaS founders actually get traction in 2026, with each sub's self-promo policy spelled out.

7 min read
Subreddits

Best Time to Post on Subreddit: What the Data Shows

Find the best time to post on subreddit by understanding Reddit's early visibility window, time zones, and simple tests for your community.

13 min read
Subreddits

Reddit Rules Hub: what founders should know about the 2026 launch

Reddit's new Rules Hub changes how brand-new communities bootstrap moderation. Here's what B2B founders launching or joining fresh subs need to know.

4 min read
Subreddits

The 5 best subreddits for developer tool founders in 2026

Five subreddits where devtool and API-first founders can actually post in 2026, with each community's self-promotion rules stated inline before you draft.

6 min read
Subreddits

Reddit's July 2026 Mod Monthly: 3 changes affecting B2B posting

Reddit's July 2026 mod newsletter drops three platform changes that reshape how B2B founders should post, comment, and monitor threads this month.

4 min read
Subreddits

The 5 best subreddits for AI wrapper founders in 2026

A rules-checked look at the 5 subreddits where AI wrapper founders can actually post in 2026, with each sub's self-promo policy called out.

6 min read
Subreddits

The 5 best subreddits for B2B SaaS consultants in 2026

The 5 subreddits where B2B SaaS consultants can post about their services in 2026 without getting nuked, with each sub's self-promo rule pulled inline.

6 min read
Subreddits

Best Time to Post to Reddit: Maximize Your Impact 2026

Discover the best time to post to Reddit in 2026 to reach a wider audience and get more upvotes. Optimize your strategy for maximum engagement.

20 min read
Subreddits

The 5 best subreddits for vibe coders shipping in 2026

A rules-checked tour of the 5 subreddits where solo devs vibe-coding SaaS in 2026 can actually post launches and progress without getting auto-removed.

6 min read
Subreddits

How to Search for Subreddits Effectively in 2026

Learn how to search for subreddits to find actual customers. Our 2026 guide covers effective discovery, evaluation, and outreach strategies.

13 min read
Subreddits

Reddit Best Time to Post: Maximize Your Reach in 2026

Reddit best time to post - Discover the best time to post on Reddit in 2026. Our data-backed guide helps you find peak subreddit times to boost visibility &

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Bazzly dataSelf-promotion rules by subreddit size

Share of subreddits whose rules are strict, moderate or lenient about self-promotion.

  • Strict
  • Moderate
  • Lenient
  • Under 10k310 subredditsStrict 23.5%, Moderate 16.8%, Lenient 59.7%
  • 10k–50k350 subredditsStrict 52.3%, Moderate 22.6%, Lenient 25.1%
  • 50k–250k579 subredditsStrict 65.1%, Moderate 23.0%, Lenient 11.9%
  • 250k–1M363 subredditsStrict 71.1%, Moderate 20.7%, Lenient 8.3%
  • 1M+305 subredditsStrict 79.6%, Moderate 16.1%, Lenient 4.3%

Key finding: 59% of subreddits are strict about self-promotion, rising from 24% under 10k members to 80% above 1M.

Source: Bazzly subreddit rules study: 1,907 active subreddits with rules on file, as of October 12, 2026. Method and caveats: Subreddit self-promotion rules

Questions people ask about subreddits

Which subreddits allow self-promotion?
Mostly small ones. Of the subreddits Bazzly tracks, 60% of those under 10k members are lenient about self-promotion, against 4% of those above 1M. Communities built for sharing projects, such as r/SideProject and r/buildinpublic, are lenient and still have buyers.
How do I check a subreddit's rules before posting?
Read the sidebar rules and the wiki, look for a weekly self-promotion thread, and check whether links or new accounts are filtered. Bazzly's free Subreddit Rules Checker reads the rules and tells you the self-promotion policy in seconds.

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Check a subreddit before you post

Find the subreddits your customers use, see when their top posts went live and read their self-promotion rules in seconds. Free, no sign-up.

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