Can I promote my DFIR blog or tool here?
You can share free digital forensics content or tools, but standalone posts require the Trusted Contributor flair. Without it, you must use the "Promote Your DFIR Content Here" megathread.
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r/computerforensics rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/computerforensics: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
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Current public stats
- Members
- 90,652
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Read the FAQ before posting: Please read the [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/computerforensics/wiki/faq) *BEFORE* posting a question, as it may contain the answer you are looking for. Posts containing questions whose answers can be found in the FAQ may be locked/removed at discretion of moderators.
- All posts and comments must be topical and relevant to DFIR professionals.: This subreddit is for digital forensics professionals and those aspiring to join the field. Posts must be both topical and relevant to professionals. Content lacking professional relevance—such as layman questions, anti-forensic or privacy advice requests, attempts to gauge investigative capabilities, requests for help with amateur investigations, or non-substantive/repetitive/karma-farming posts—may be removed at moderator discretion.
- No posts made in bad faith or of an unethical/illegal nature: Integrity, neutrality, and ethics are fundamental to all forensic disciplines, including digital forensics. We will not help you hide/delete potentially evidentiary data, pirate software, cheat, or otherwise engage in unethical/illegal behavior. Posts or comments of a suspicious nature will be locked/removed out of an abundance of caution and a ban may also be issued at the discretion of moderators.
- Be respectful and professional: While discussion and disagreement are fine, flaming and personal attacks are not. Posts and comments that exhibit such behavior will be removed at the discretion of moderators and a ban may be issued to repeat offenders.
- No commercial advertising or excessive self-promotion: If you create **FREE** digital forensics content or tools (note: free trials do not qualify), you are welcome to share them in this subreddit via the correct channels (see rule 6). However, there is a difference between contributing to the subreddit and exploiting it for your own gain. Posts that constitute blatant commercial advertising or excessive self-promotion will be removed and a ban may be issued at the discretion of moderators.
- Only Trusted Contributors may promote DFIR content outside of the megathread: To reduce AI-generated blog and project promotion spam, Rule 5-compliant content promotion (blogs, tools, videos, repositories, projects, etc.) may only be submitted as standalone posts by members with the *Trusted Contributor* flair. If you do not have this flair, you may still share your Rule 5-compliant content, but only in the **"Promote Your DFIR Content Here"** megathread. Any posts in violation of this rule will be removed and a ban issued at the discretion of moderators.
Works well
- Share a genuinely free DFIR tool or repository in the "Promote Your DFIR Content Here" megathread, with a clear explanation of what it does and why it helps professionals.
- If you have the Trusted Contributor flair, post a standalone write-up of a free DFIR tool or content that is directly useful to working professionals.
- Ask a substantive career or industry-trend question that is not answered in the FAQ and is relevant to DFIR professionals.
- Contribute to an existing discussion with a professional, respectful comment that adds technical or industry value.
Avoid
- Do not post questions that are answered in the FAQ, because they may be locked or removed under "Read the FAQ before posting".
- Do not ask for help with amateur investigations or request anti-forensic or privacy advice, as these lack professional relevance under "All posts and comments must be topical and relevant to DFIR professionals.".
- Do not ask anyone to help you hide or delete potentially evidentiary data, pirate software, or cheat, because "No posts made in bad faith or of an unethical/illegal nature" will get you locked, removed, or banned.
- Do not post blatant commercial advertising or excessive self-promotion, because "No commercial advertising or excessive self-promotion" says those posts will be removed and may earn a ban.
- Do not submit standalone posts promoting your blog, tool, video, repository, or project unless you have the Trusted Contributor flair, because "Only Trusted Contributors may promote DFIR content outside of the megathread" will remove the post and issue a ban.
What r/computerforensics Is For
This community is for digital forensics and incident response professionals, plus students who want to join the field. People come here to discuss the practice of DFIR, industry trends, the current state of the field, and career opportunities. The rules make clear that this is not a place for layman questions, amateur investigations, or anti-forensic advice. It is a professional space.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for anyone doing marketing-adjacent work here are "No commercial advertising or excessive self-promotion" and "Only Trusted Contributors may promote DFIR content outside of the megathread". Together, they draw a hard line: free content and tools are welcome, but only if you follow the correct channel. If you do not have the Trusted Contributor flair, your promotion goes in the megathread. The rule "All posts and comments must be topical and relevant to DFIR professionals." also matters, because it sets the bar for what counts as a useful contribution. Finally, "Read the FAQ before posting" is a gatekeeper rule, since posts with answers found in the FAQ may be locked or removed.
What To Post
A good post here starts with genuine relevance to DFIR professionals. If you are a founder with a free tool or free content, the safest path is to share it in the "Promote Your DFIR Content Here" megathread unless you have earned the Trusted Contributor flair. Your post should add to the professional conversation, not extract from it. That means sharing something useful, like a free tool, a repository, or a blog post that helps people do their work, and doing it through the correct channel.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting anything that ignores the FAQ, because "Read the FAQ before posting" says those posts may be locked or removed. Avoid layman questions, anti-forensic or privacy advice requests, attempts to gauge investigative capabilities, and requests for help with amateur investigations, because "All posts and comments must be topical and relevant to DFIR professionals." says they may be removed. Avoid anything unethical or illegal, including asking for help hiding or deleting potentially evidentiary data, pirating software, or cheating, because "No posts made in bad faith or of an unethical/illegal nature" says such posts will be locked or removed and may result in a ban. Avoid flaming and personal attacks, because "Be respectful and professional" says they will be removed and repeat offenders may be banned. Avoid blatant commercial advertising and excessive self-promotion, because "No commercial advertising or excessive self-promotion" says those posts will be removed and may earn a ban. Avoid submitting standalone promotional posts if you lack the Trusted Contributor flair, because "Only Trusted Contributors may promote DFIR content outside of the megathread" says such posts will be removed and a ban may be issued.
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Common questions about r/computerforensics
Are free trials treated the same as free tools?
No. Rule 5 states that free trials do not qualify as free content.
Can I ask career questions as a student?
Yes, the community is for digital forensics professionals and those aspiring to join the field, but your post must be relevant to professionals, not a layman question.
Can I ask how to hide or delete data?
No. Posts of a suspicious nature will be locked or removed under "No posts made in bad faith or of an unethical/illegal nature", and a ban may be issued.
What should I do before asking a question?
Read the FAQ first. If your question is answered there, your post may be locked or removed under "Read the FAQ before posting".
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