Can I ask a tech support or buying question in r/apple?
No. The rule named 'No tech-support questions' says tech support threads and 'What Should I Buy?' threads will be removed and users will be sent to the 'Daily Advice Thread'.
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r/apple rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/apple: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 6,475,184
- Verified
- September 24, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No reposts, and/or rehosted content.: Please refrain from posting an article that has already been posting from the same source as yours, or from a different source. [Please visit the Rules page for more clarification on this rule](https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/wiki/rules)
- No memes, direct images or contextless image/video posts.: We do not allow posts that directly link to an image or a video. If you would like to submit a video or an image to the subreddit, please do so in a self-post.
- No NSFW content.: No NSFW content.
- Posts must foster reasonable discussion.: Posts that are unlikely to promote high-quality discussion are not allowed.
- No editorialized link titles.: When submitting, please use the source's original title whenever possible, unless it is necessary to change it to accurately sum up the content (Examples: changing a click-bait title to a more accurate title).
- No low-effort, rude/offensive, or hateful comments.: Please refrain from making rude/offensive comments on the subreddit. We want /r/Apple to be a safe and tolerant place for fans to discuss everything Apple.
- No posts that aren’t directly related to Apple.: All posts must be directly related to Apple. We will remove posts that are only vaguely related to Apple.
- No tech-support questions.: As per our Content Philosophy, this subreddit allows content that benefits the community over individual questions. As such, tech support threads and "What Should I Buy?" threads will be removed. Users will be sent to the "Daily Advice Thread" that's posted every day by Automoderator at 6AM EST.
- Self-promotion is allowed on Sundays, only for developers.: No spam, self-promotion of your own blogs/websites/videos, or surveys are allowed. If you are a developer wanting to promote your app on the subreddit, you may do so on Sundays (California time) self-post only. Activity requirements are enforced; developers should participate organically on the subreddit. (Comments/posts) Before posting, you MUST [read the detailed rules here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/wiki/rules#wiki_9.__no_spam._no_surveys._self-promotion_is_allowed_on_sundays_only)
- No content related to piracy or illegal activities.: No content related to piracy or illegal activities.
- No posts relating to buying, selling advice.: As stated in the explanation for the "Tech Support" rule, this subreddit allows content that benefits the community over individual questions. As such "What Should I Buy?" posts threads will be removed and users will be sent to the "Daily Advice Thread" that's posted every day by Automoderator at 6AM EST.
- No posts about bugs in beta software.: There are dedicated subreddits to share news, bugs and everything else in between in regards to iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS Betas. /r/Apple only allows news of beta releases, and major bugs (example: if a beta is bricking devices).
- No vaccine misinformation: Comments that are spreading COVID vaccine misinformation/claims are not allowed. Anyone found spreading misinformation may be found unwelcome on r/Apple
Works well
- A self-post on Sunday, California time, introducing your Apple-related app, written for developers and after organic participation.
- A link post to an Apple news article using the source's original title, with a comment that adds context and invites discussion.
- A self-post discussing a major Apple hardware or software change, written to invite high-quality community discussion.
Avoid
- Do not repost an article that has already been posted from the same source or a different source.
- Do not post direct images or videos without context; use a self-post if you must share one.
- Do not post NSFW content.
- Do not post content unlikely to promote high-quality discussion.
- Do not editorialize link titles; use the source's original title unless correcting click-bait.
- Do not make low-effort, rude, offensive, or hateful comments.
What r/apple Is For
This is an unofficial community about Apple and all of its devices and software. It is a place for fans to discuss everything Apple, with an emphasis on content that benefits the community over individual questions.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule 'No reposts, and/or rehosted content' stops duplicate articles. 'Posts must foster reasonable discussion' means shallow content gets removed. 'No editorialized link titles' keeps link posts honest. 'No posts that aren’t directly related to Apple' keeps the feed on topic. 'Self-promotion is allowed on Sundays, only for developers' is the only promotional opening, and it is narrow. 'No tech-support questions' and 'No posts relating to buying, selling advice' push individual questions into the 'Daily Advice Thread'.
What To Post
A good post here is a self-post or a link post that uses the source's original title and fosters high-quality discussion about Apple. If you are a developer, you may promote your app on Sundays, California time, as a self-post only, after you have participated organically on the subreddit. Share news of beta releases or major bugs, but not general beta bug reports.
What To Avoid
Avoid reposts or rehosted content. Avoid direct images or contextless image and video posts. Avoid NSFW content. Avoid posts that do not foster reasonable discussion. Avoid editorialized link titles. Avoid low-effort, rude, offensive, or hateful comments. Avoid posts that are not directly related to Apple. Avoid tech-support questions and 'What Should I Buy?' posts. Avoid self-promotion outside of Sundays or if you are not a developer. Avoid content related to piracy or illegal activities. Avoid posts about bugs in beta software, except news of beta releases or major bugs.
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Common questions about r/apple
Can I promote my app or product here?
Only if you are a developer and only on Sundays, California time, as a self-post. You must participate organically before posting.
Can I post a link to an article about Apple?
Yes, links are allowed, but you must use the source's original title unless it is necessary to change it to accurately sum up the content.
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