r/chromeos rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Banned
- Links
- Allowed with conditions
- Must not be spam, misleading, clickbait, or editorialized. Use the original title of the linked content as your post title.
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 17 years
- Since Jul 2009
About r/chromeos
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/chromeos: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/chromeos rules on Reddit.
r/chromeos rules
14 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Follow site-wide rules
Reddit content policy. Reddiquette.
- 2
Keep it constructive
No rude, offensive or hateful posts or comments. Negative opinions are welcome and encouraged but they should be constructive (e.g., no pointless rants). Good negative post: "The latest update has caused me loads of issues, is anyone able to help? I'm shocked this passed through testing!" Bad negative post: "Google should be ashamed for making such a bad OS and they're absolutely incompetent. It sucks so bad and updates are so bad and everything is so bad, just use Linux. I use arch btw"
- 3
Stay on-topic
Posts should be directly related to the ChromeOS ecosystem. This includes, but is not limited to, Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, ChromeOS tablets, accessories, etc. Posts that mention other topics are allowed, but the focus of the post must be relevant to the community. We do not allow posts asking for help installing another OS or custom firmware on your device. Please see https://forum.chrultrabook.com. Posts and comments that do not add to the conversation will be removed.
- 4
Spam and misleading links
Spam and misleading links, such as "Top 10 Chrome Extensions" blogs, are not allowed and will be removed. This includes misleading web pages, spam sites and clickbait. Link shorteners are discouraged and may be caught in the spam filter. In addition, links to content should not be editorialized. If posting an article, video, etc., use the original title of the linked content as your post title and link directly to the original content.
- 5
Violating school/organization rules
Posts requesting or giving information about circumventing organization locks by schools, employers, family controls etc. will be removed. If you have purchased a managed device and/or graduated from a school who gave you the device, you will need to contact the organization it is enrolled with to have the device deprovisioned.
- 6
Effort must be made when requesting and providing help
Effort must be made in the post title and body. If requesting help, the post must be clear and easy to understand, otherwise nobody can be expected to help. Making it easier to understand helps other users in their effort to help you. Likewise, we expect that all attempts at responding to troubleshooting posts are made in good faith. We do not allow the usage of AI-generated content for support or guides.
- 7
No piracy
Piracy is not allowed. Directly linking to copyrighted material, such as paid Android apks, games, or movies, will be considered piracy and will be removed as such.
- 8
Giveaways and personal buying/selling posts require moderator approval
We don't allow giveaways, personal buying/selling posts, hardware swaps, surveys, etc. unless authorized by a mod. Send a modmail for more info (the standard answer is no). Linking sales is allowed as long as it's from a reputable retailer. This does not include eBay sellers with good reviews, since that still counts as a "personal buying/selling" post. Asking for discount codes is not permitted, otherwise known as "code-begging".
- 9
Self-promotion
Self-promotion, such as a developer or content creator wanting to promote their work, is only allowed when approved by a moderator. Send us a modmail for more info. External social media links will be auto-removed.
- 10
ChromeOS Flex posts must be made in r/ChromeOSFlex
Fundamental differences at the heart of the two operating systems mean that troubleshooting steps are very different. In an effort to minimise confusion, r/ChromeOSFlex is the specialised home on Reddit for ChromeOS Flex. Posts made here will be removed and redirected.
- 11
Googlebook posts must be made in r/Googlebook
Posts with no mentions of chromeOS should stay on r/Googlebook. Many posts will be relevant if they mention chromeOS in some way, but some posts are Googlebook only and must be posted in r/Googlebook.
- 12
No NSFW content
This is a subreddit for everyone! NSFW content is not allowed, which includes excessive swearing, links to NSFW sites, and screenshots that have visible tabs/bookmarks to NSFW sites.
- 13
No AI Generated Posts or Comments
People come to Reddit expecting to talk to people, we want to try to keep it that way. AI generated posts and comments are not permitted on r/ChromeOS. Discussion of AI features in ChromeOS is permitted.
- 14
Mods have final say
Moderators reserve the right to mute and ban anyone they see fit, and remove any post or comment at their own discretion. If you wish to appeal a decision, then contact us via modmail. DM requests will be ignored or redirected.
What to post in r/chromeos
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Posting detailed troubleshooting threads about specific ChromeOS issues.
- Sharing original articles or videos about Chromebooks while using the original title as the post title.
- Offering constructive criticism about new ChromeOS features or updates.
- Asking very specific questions about hardware compatibility with ChromeOS, provided you have put in effort to research the issue first.
Avoid
- Posting AI generated content or comments
- Attempting to circumvent school or organization locks
- Posting spam or misleading links
- Making posts without putting in effort to explain the issue
- Self promoting without getting moderator approval first
Best hours to post in r/chromeos
No pattern yet. r/chromeos does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/chromeos Is For
This community is the largest independent, community run forum for discussions related to Chromebooks and everything else ChromeOS.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that decide whether a marketing adjacent post survives are “Keep it constructive”, “Spam and misleading links”, “Effort must be made when requesting and providing help”, “Self-promotion”, and “No AI Generated Posts or Comments”.
What To Post
If you are looking to market respectfully, you should focus on providing helpful, detailed content that adds to the conversation. If you have a constructive negative opinion about an update, that is welcome. If you are sharing external content, make sure to use the original title of the linked content as your post title and link directly to it. Remember that any self promotion requires prior approval from a moderator.
What To Avoid
You must avoid posting content that is spam or misleading, and you cannot ask for help installing another operating system or custom firmware on your device. You also cannot post or comment using AI generated content, and you must never try to circumvent school or organization locks.
A note from Anthony
It is very clear that this community values genuine conversation over automated content, especially with the strict rule against AI generated posts. The requirement that all self promotion needs moderator approval also shows they are highly protective of the community feel. This means any marketing effort needs to be incredibly subtle and helpful to survive.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/chromeos
What subreddits are similar to r/chromeos?
Subreddits like r/chromeos are r/chrome, r/browsers, r/chrome_extensions and r/PerplexityComet.
Can I promote my product or service in this community?
Self promotion, like a developer wanting to promote their work, is only allowed when approved by a moderator via modmail.
How should I link to external content I want to share?
If you are posting an article or video, you must use the original title of the linked content as your post title and link directly to the original content.
What do I need to do when asking for technical help?
If you are asking for help, you must make an effort in the post title and body so that the post is clear and easy to understand.
Subreddits like r/chromeos
Other rooms for the same crowd.