Can I promote my own Android app in r/androidapps?
No. The "Self-Promotion & Dev Content" rule explicitly bans self-promotion, tester requests, app ideas, and app feedback, and directs that content to the sister-subreddit r/droidappshowcase.
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r/androidapps rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/androidapps: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
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Current public stats
- Members
- 575,547
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Mobile game developers and Android gaming communities
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Rule summary
- No Piracy or Illegal Mods: Zero tolerance for links to, requests for, or help with pirated/illegally modified APKs. This results in an immediate removal and potential ban.
- Self-Promotion & Dev Content: Any self-promotion, tester requests, new app ideas or app feedback are *not allowed* in r/androidapps. This type of content can be posted in the dedicated sister-subreddit r/droidappshowcase.
- Quality & Effort: No low-effort posts. This includes questions easily answered by a web search, topics discussed in recent history, or titles without enough context.
- Approved Sources Only: Only links to official stores (Play Store, Aurora, Samsung, F-Droid) and GitHub are pre-approved. Direct APK download links are strictly prohibited. Third-party mirrors (APKMirror, etc.) are used at the user's risk and may be removed.
- Spam & External Links: Blog articles must be specific (e.g., "App X Version 2 Update"). No "Top 10" lists or low-value roundup articles. Videos are only allowed as links within a text post/comment, not as direct link submissions.
- Restricted Content (NSFW/Accounts): Buying or selling Google Play accounts is strictly prohibited (Permanent Ban). NSFW content is subject to individual moderator review and may be removed without notice.
- Conduct & Authority: Follow Reddiquette. No moderator abuse. The mod team reserves the right to make final, non-appealable decisions to protect the community.
- English Language Requirement: All posts must include English in both the title and the body. Bilingual content is welcome, but an English translation must be present to ensure the community and moderators can understand the content.
- Off Topic: All content must be relative to Android and Android apps.
Works well
- A text post asking the community for a recommendation of a privacy-focused password manager that works offline, with a detailed explanation of what you have tried and why those fell short.
- A text post discussing a specific change in a popular app's latest update and asking others if they have noticed the same behavior, with a link to the app's Play Store page.
- A text post asking for help with a specific bug in an app, including what device and Android version you are on, and a link to the app's GitHub repository.
- A text post sharing a specific, non-roundup article about a single app's version update, with the link to the official store page inside the post body.
Avoid
- Posting your own app, tester requests, app ideas, or app feedback here, since the rule "Self-Promotion & Dev Content" sends all of that to r/droidappshowcase.
- Including direct APK download links, which are strictly prohibited under "Approved Sources Only".
- Submitting videos as direct links, since "Spam & External Links" requires videos to be links within a text post or comment.
- Posting "Top 10" lists or low-value roundup articles, which "Spam & External Links" calls out as not allowed.
- Writing a title or body without English, since the "English Language Requirement" rule demands English be present in both.
- Asking about pirated or illegally modified APKs, because "No Piracy or Illegal Mods" carries zero tolerance and a potential ban.
What r/androidapps Is For
This is a place to talk about Android apps, ask questions, and get help or recommendations. The public description and the "Off Topic" rule make clear that all content must relate to Android and Android apps. People come here to discuss apps, troubleshoot them, and share recommendations. It is a user-focused community, not a stage for developers to show off their own work. The "Self-Promotion & Dev Content" rule reinforces this by pushing all developer content to a separate sister-subreddit, r/droidappshowcase.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that matters most for any founder is "Self-Promotion & Dev Content". It states that any self-promotion, tester requests, new app ideas, or app feedback are not allowed in r/androidapps, and that this type of content can be posted in the dedicated sister-subreddit r/droidappshowcase. That single rule removes almost every standard marketing move. The "Approved Sources Only" rule also matters, because it limits links to official stores like the Play Store, Aurora, Samsung, F-Droid, and GitHub, and strictly prohibits direct APK download links. The "Spam & External Links" rule adds another filter, requiring blog articles to be specific rather than roundup lists, and requiring videos to be links within a text post or comment rather than direct submissions. The "English Language Requirement" rule means every post must include English in both the title and the body, even if bilingual content is welcome. Finally, the "Quality & Effort" rule means no low-effort posts, including questions easily answered by a web search or titles without enough context.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine question or discussion about an Android app that does not promote your own product. You could ask for a recommendation for a specific type of app, like a note-taking app that syncs with a desktop client, as long as the question shows real effort and is not easily answered by a web search. You could share a specific, useful article about an app update, as long as the link goes to an approved source and the article is not a generic roundup. You could write a text post discussing a real problem with an app category and asking the community for their experience. If you mention any app, link only to the Play Store, Aurora, Samsung, F-Droid, or GitHub. If you include a video, put it as a link inside a text post or comment, never as a direct submission. Write the title and body in English, and give enough context in the title so readers know what the post is about.
What To Avoid
Avoid any self-promotion, tester requests, app ideas, or app feedback, because the "Self-Promotion & Dev Content" rule removes that and may push it to r/droidappshowcase. Avoid direct APK download links, since "Approved Sources Only" strictly prohibits them. Avoid third-party mirrors like APKMirror, because they may be removed at user risk. Avoid "Top 10" lists or low-value roundup articles, since "Spam & External Links" bans them. Avoid submitting videos as direct links, because videos must be links within a text post or comment. Avoid piracy or illegal mods entirely, because "No Piracy or Illegal Mods" has zero tolerance and may result in an immediate ban. Avoid buying or selling Google Play accounts, because "Restricted Content (NSFW/Accounts)" says that leads to a permanent ban. Avoid low-effort posts, including questions easily answered by a web search or titles without context, because "Quality & Effort" removes them. Avoid posting without English, because the "English Language Requirement" demands English in both the title and the body.
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Common questions about r/androidapps
What link sources are allowed?
Only links to official stores such as the Play Store, Aurora, Samsung, F-Droid, and GitHub are pre-approved under "Approved Sources Only". Direct APK download links are strictly prohibited, and third-party mirrors may be removed.
Can I submit a video as a direct link?
No. Under "Spam & External Links", videos are only allowed as links within a text post or comment, not as direct link submissions.
Are list articles or roundup posts okay?
No. The "Spam & External Links" rule says blog articles must be specific, like an app version update, and that "Top 10" lists or low-value roundup articles are not allowed.
Can I post in a language other than English?
Yes, but every post must include English in both the title and the body, or provide an English translation, as required by the "English Language Requirement" rule.
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