Can I mention my product or brand in a post title?
No. The rules say do not use this subreddit to promote a specific agenda or to gain positive or negative publicity for an entity or person. Any question that reads as a plug will be removed.
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r/AskReddit rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/AskReddit: 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
- 59,527,730
- Verified
- September 2, 2026
- Category
- Marketing and growth communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Rule 1 - Questions must be clear and direct and may not use the body textbox: * All questions must be clear, written in English, and conclude with a question mark * All context in the title must be ***necessary to understanding the question***; do not give “example answers” in the post title (i.e. “Other than your mom, \_\_\_\_\_\_?”) * No text in the text box - any additional info from you must be added as a comment to your post [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_1)
- Rule 2 - No personal or professional advice requests: * Askreddit is NOT your personal or professional advice platform * Do not makes posts asking for professional advice - medical, legal, financial, or otherwise * All posts asking for advice must be generic and not specific to your situation alone * Do not use first person pronouns * No crowdsourcing naming or purchasing decisions [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_2)
- Rule 3 - Open ended questions only: * Post must be an open-ended discussion question * Title must not be phrased to allow a simple yes/no answer * No questions that have definite answers * Question must not be a poll or survey * No “Either/Or” type questions * Do not ask for NSFW links * Do not specify a length (eg "in three words...") or make your post into a game [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_3)
- Rule 4 - No personal info: * Do not post or seek any **real or fake** personal information (examples include: full names, phone numbers, email addresses, or social media accounts) * Only link another user's comment when it is relevant and **never** when it is to launch a personal attack or encourage others to do so * Do not ask questions designed to target specific usernames or links to social media [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_4)
- Rule 5 - No loaded questions: - Do not include an opinion, bias, or lead respondents towards expressing a specific opinion in your post title - Do not use this subreddit to promote a specific agenda or to gain positive or negative publicity for an entity or person [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_5)
- Rule 6 - [Serious] tagged posts are off-limits to jokes or irrelevant replies: * [Serious] posts are off-limits for joke replies and irrelevant or off-topic comments and discussion * If the OP asks for answers from a specific group in a [Serious] post, top level comments must be made from members of that group * Posts that do not receive relevant answers within an hour will be removed [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_6)
- Rule 7 - No begging for goods or services, or Reddit rewards: * Do not ask for Reddit rewards, money, goods, services,or favors * Do not form a brigade to draw positive or negative attention to posts or comments in AskReddit, even from other subreddits [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_7)
- Rule 8 - Be respectful to other users at all times and conduct your behaviour in a civil manner: * Do not make personal attacks, insult, or demean a specific group or person * Do not use slurs without relevant context and quotes * No blatant statements of bigotry * No posts that 'bait' users into breaking other rules * Zero tolerance for posts/comments that sexualize minors * Zero tolerance for posts/comments that encourage suicide [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_8)
- Rule 9 - No image only replies or large ascii art: * Comment replies must consist of more than just an image or link * No ASCII/emoji images over one line [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_9)
- Rule 10 - Harmful Misinformation: * Do not downplay the effects of a medical crisis * Do not undermine the efficacy of vaccines where there is widespread agreement among the medical and scientific communities * Do not encourage illegal activity * Do not encourage delayed medical treatment [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_10)
- Rule 11 - No spam, machine generated content or karma farming: * Do not post spam * Do not edit comments to mislead and/or advertise * Do not farm karma or shotgun comments * Bots are not allowed in r/AskReddit [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_11)
- Rule 12 - All content must be written in English: * All content must be written in English so that it is widely understood by the user base of the sub. * Posts not in English will be removed. * Comments not in English may be removed. [The full rule can be viewed here](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index/#wiki_rule_12)
Works well
- Ask a broad opinion question aimed at a specific group, like asking HR workers about a memorable workplace moment.
- Ask what people think about a cultural shift or trend without naming your own product or agenda.
- Ask about a hobby or activity that has changed over time, inviting personal stories from the community.
- Ask a question about companies or industries in a neutral way that invites debate without steering it.
Avoid
- Do not put any text in the body textbox. Everything goes in the title.
- Do not use first person pronouns like I, me, or my in your post title.
- Do not ask for personal, medical, legal, or financial advice specific to your situation.
- Do not phrase your question so it can be answered with a yes or no.
- Do not include an opinion, bias, or agenda in your title to steer answers.
- Do not post spam, machine generated content, or farm karma through shotgun comments.
What actually works in r/askreddit
These are the highest scoring posts Rankhog observed in r/askreddit over the past month, with what each one did differently. Rankhog watches this community continuously, so it sees posts when they are published and again as they climb.
Across 5,000 posts, the ones that did best tend to ask the community a question.
- Upvotes
- 6.6k
- Comments
- 1.5k
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 5.9k
- Comments
- 1.6k
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 4.1k
- Comments
- 2.1k
- Posted
- Aug 29, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 3.9k
- Comments
- 4.0k
- Posted
- Aug 15, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Climbed about 233 points an hour early on
- Upvotes
- 3.4k
- Comments
- 3.0k
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 3.0k
- Comments
- 2.1k
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 3.0k
- Comments
- 4.1k
- Posted
- Aug 23, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 2.9k
- Comments
- 1.7k
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 2.7k
- Comments
- 3.2k
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
- Upvotes
- 2.6k
- Comments
- 2.2k
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
Why it worked
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
What r/AskReddit Is For
r/AskReddit is a place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. The community expects clear, open-ended discussion questions written in English. It is not a place for personal advice, professional guidance, polls, surveys, or games. People post broad questions and the community answers them in the comments.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that decide whether your post survives are "Rule 1 - Questions must be clear and direct and may not use the body textbox", "Rule 2 - No personal or professional advice requests", "Rule 3 - Open ended questions only", "Rule 5 - No loaded questions", and "Rule 11 - No spam, machine generated content or karma farming". These five work together. Your title must be a clear question ending with a question mark, the body must be empty, the question must be open-ended, you must not push an agenda, and you must not spam or use AI to generate content. If any one of these fails, the post comes down.
What To Post
A good post is a single open-ended question in the title, ending with a question mark, with the body textbox left completely empty. The question should be broad enough to invite discussion from anyone, not tied to your personal situation. It should not hint at your product or brand. If you want to market here, you earn trust by asking genuinely interesting questions and participating thoughtfully in comment threads over time. Any extra context you want to add must go in a comment, not in the post body.
What To Avoid
Posts get removed if they put any text in the body textbox, use first person pronouns, ask for personal or professional advice, or can be answered with a yes or no. Loaded questions that push an opinion or agenda are removed. Questions with definite answers, either-or questions, and questions that specify a response length are not allowed. Spam, karma farming, bots, and machine generated content are banned. Posting or seeking personal information, including real or fake names and accounts, is prohibited. Comments that are only an image or a link are removed. Non-English posts and comments may be removed.
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Common questions about r/AskReddit
Can I add context or a link in the body textbox?
No. Rule 1 says no text in the text box and any additional info must be added as a comment. Leave it completely empty.
Can I ask a question about a topic related to my industry?
Yes, as long as the question is generic and open-ended, does not use first person pronouns, and does not ask for a yes or no answer. Do not make it specific to your situation.
Can I use a bot to post or comment here?
No. Rule 11 bans bots, karma farming, and shotgun comments. Any coordinated effort to draw attention will violate the rules.
Can I ask people to name or help choose something for me?
No. Rule 2 says do not use first person pronouns. Phrase your question in a general way instead.
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