Can I post my new app here?
You can, but only if your account was not created just to advertise your app. The moderators explicitly remove posts from accounts made solely for that purpose.
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r/apps rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/apps: 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
- 122,232
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Product feedback and launch validation
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Follow Reddiquette: View the Reddiquette [here.](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/reddit-basics/reddiquette)
- Do not make an account to advertise your app here: Do not make an account to advertise your app here
- All submissions are to be related to Applications of any kind: This includes; iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Macintosh, Windows or Linux.
- Low Quality posts will be removed at the discretion of the mods.: Low Quality posts will be removed at the discretion of the mods.
- No Derogatory Language, Harassment or Bullying: No Derogatory Language, Harassment or Bullying
- No Spam: No Spam
- All giveaways must be approved by a moderator: Please modmail the Moderators if you wish to do a giveaway.
Works well
- A post about an app you built that explains what problem it solves and what platform it runs on, written from an account with real history.
- A question about a specific app or app category that invites discussion from people who use applications on the platforms the community covers.
- A comparison or review of two applications on the same platform, written to help other users decide which one to try.
- A giveaway post that you sent to the moderators through modmail first and got explicit approval to run.
Avoid
- Do not create a brand new account just to post your app, because the moderators will remove it.
- Do not post anything that is not directly about an application, because it breaks the relevance rule.
- Do not host a giveaway without first getting moderator approval through modmail.
- Do not post low quality content, because the moderators will remove it at their own discretion.
- Do not spam the community with repetitive or promotional posts.
- Do not use derogatory language, harassment, or bullying in any post or comment.
What r/apps Is For
This community is for anything related to applications on any platform. The rules mention iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Macintosh, Windows, and Linux. It is a general purpose room where people talk about apps, share apps, and discuss things that are application related.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called Do not make an account to advertise your app here is the one that matters most for a founder. It means you cannot show up with a fresh account, drop your app link, and expect it to stay. The rule called All submissions are to be related to Applications of any kind keeps the room focused, so your post must be about an actual application on a real platform. The rule called Low Quality posts will be removed at the discretion of the mods gives moderators broad power to remove anything thin or lazy. The rule called No Spam is straightforward and covers repetitive or purely promotional behavior. The rule called All giveaways must be approved by a moderator means you cannot run a promo or free code drop without asking first.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine contribution about an application. If you are a founder, write a real post about your app that explains what it does, what platform it runs on, and why someone might care. Use an account that has some history, not one you made today. If you want to run a giveaway, contact the moderators through modmail first and wait for approval. The best approach is to talk about your app the way a user would talk about a tool they found useful, not the way a billboard talks at a driver.
What To Avoid
The biggest trap is creating a new account just to post your app, because the rule Do not make an account to advertise your app here is explicit about that. You should also avoid posting anything that is not about an application, since the rule All submissions are to be related to Applications of any kind requires direct relevance. Do not post low quality content, because the rule Low Quality posts will be removed at the discretion of the mods gives moderators wide latitude to delete thin or lazy posts. Do not spam, and do not run a giveaway without moderator approval, because the rule All giveaways must be approved by a moderator requires you to modmail first.
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Common questions about r/apps
Can I run a giveaway for my app here?
Yes, but you must contact the moderators through modmail first and get their approval before posting.
What platforms are fair game for app posts?
Any platform counts, including iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Macintosh, Windows, or Linux.
Will my post be removed if it is just a link to my app?
The moderators remove low quality posts at their own discretion, so a bare link with no context is a poor choice. Write a real description that gives readers something to react to.
Can I post about my app more than once?
No, spam is explicitly against the rules. Share your app once with a genuine post, then participate in the discussion as a normal community member.
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