Can I share a link to my blog or tool?
There is no published rule against links, but the moderator one-liner says posts should stay focused on back-end programming discussion, so a link only makes sense when it supports a real technical topic.
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r/Backend rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Backend: 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
- 71,016
- Verified
- October 12, 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 subreddit-specific rules were displayed on the public rules page when Rankhog verified it on 2026-10-12.
Works well
- A writeup of a real backend problem you hit in production and the steps you took to fix it
- An honest comparison of two backend tools or databases based on your own hands-on experience
- A question asking experienced backend engineers how they handle a specific architecture decision you are facing
- A deep dive on something technical like API design, caching, or database indexing, with your product mentioned only where it genuinely fits
- A lessons learned post about migrating or scaling a backend, written so other engineers can learn from it
Avoid
- Posting anything that is not about back-end programming, like a generic startup story or a growth hack listicle
- Dropping a link with no discussion around it, because the moderator one-liner asks for focused back-end discussion
- Writing a post that reads like an ad for your tool with no technical substance attached
- Being rude or dismissive in comments, since the survival tip asks you to be helpful and respectful to other members
- Assuming the empty rules page means anything goes, because the moderator one-liner still sets the topic
- Pasting the same promotional text here that you posted in five other subreddits
What r/Backend Is For
r/Backend is a community for back-end programming discussion. That is the whole description, and it is refreshingly clear. The people here write the server side of software, so think APIs, databases, queues, authentication, scaling, and the plumbing that nobody sees but everybody depends on. The public rules page shows no published rules, but the moderator one-liner in the policy brief asks for one thing, keep posts focused on back-end programming discussion. So this is a room for engineers, and the fastest way to fit in is to talk shop about the technical work itself.
What To Post
A good post here is a back-end programming topic first and a founder story second, if at all. Write about a real technical problem you solved, like how you restructured an API, why you picked one database over another, or a scaling issue you ran into and how you fixed it. Ask genuine questions about architecture choices. If your product comes up, let it come up naturally in the comments or as one detail in a bigger technical story, not as the headline. The moderator one-liner is the whole test here, so before you post, ask yourself if a back-end engineer would find this worth reading even if they never click your link.
What To Avoid
The rules page is empty, so there is no published rule to quote about what gets removed. What we do have is the moderator one-liner, and it draws a clear line around topic. A post that is not focused on back-end programming discussion is the thing to avoid. That means a generic link drop, a launch announcement with no technical content, or a pitch that would work in any subreddit. The second survival tip asks you to be helpful and respectful to other members, so hostility and drive-by self-promotion are both bad looks here.
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Common questions about r/Backend
Do I need moderator approval before posting?
The rules page is empty, so there is no stated approval process. Your safest path is to post something genuinely about back-end programming and let the content speak for itself.
Is this the right place to ask for feedback on my backend?
The community description says it is for back-end programming discussion, so a question about your own backend, like architecture, databases, or APIs, fits well.
Should I say I am the founder when I mention my product?
There is no published rule requiring disclosure, but being upfront reads as respectful and fits the spirit of the moderator's request for focused, honest discussion.
What should I do before I post anything promotional?
The survival tip says to be helpful and respectful, so answer other people's questions and share what you know without expecting anything back.
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