Can I mention my product or app if I am also a dad?
No. The rule named 'No Self Promotion or Solicitation' prohibits posting promotions or links to any product or service you created or are selling, including apps and other tools.
Subreddit guides
r/daddit rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/daddit: 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
- 1,971,607
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- General Daddit: This is a sub for dads helping dads. Any post or comments which runs counter to this ideal will be subject to removal and bans as deemed necessary. We welcome the input of mothers, with the condition that they keep in mind and respect our primary purpose. When participating, please follow [Reddiquette](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette)
- r/Daddit is a SFW sub: No NSFW content is permitted. Nudity, defined as below the waist, is not permitted.
- No Self Promotion or Solicitation: Do not post promotions/links to any product or service you created or are selling, to include apps or other tools. Do not solicit funds (this includes sharing Go Fund Me links). Do not solicit responses to surveys, votes, etc, regardless of purpose. Do not solicit comments or stories for your own content creation; be it blog, news article, youtube, etc.
- No Violence: Any talk of violence will result in a ban. We do not allow discussion or child abuse or corporal/physical punishment.
- No Circumcision Discussion: This topic generates high emotions on both sides and creates disharmony in our sub.
- No Politics: This is not a sub for political discussion. There are plenty of other places on Reddit where you can engage in lively debate or even arguments if you want. This isn't one of them. Keep your politics out of r/Daddit. Moderators reserve the right to approve posts containing political content if it is pertinent to parenthood or fatherhood.
- No Bigotry: r/Daddit is a welcoming place for everyone, from every background. Participation here should be inclusive and safe for all. Violations will result in permanent bans with no appeal.
- No Meta Posts: If you have questions or feedback to provide regarding the sub, please use the modmail link to contact us directly. Meta posts will be removed and may result in bans.
- No Trolling: Don't be a troll. Don't feed the trolls
- No Low Effort Posting: The goal at r/daddit is to have quality posts that spark quality discussions. Posts that consist of just a title, a meme, etc. will be removed.
- No AI Posts: Posts significantly composed of AI will be removed, and continual violations could lead to a ban from the sub. If you can't take the time to articulate questions/advice, successes, milestones, etc, then our community shouldn't take the time to address it.
Works well
- A first-person story about a specific parenting moment, like your child's first day of school or a tough conversation you had to navigate, written in your own words with enough detail to invite discussion.
- A question seeking advice from other dads on a real challenge you are facing, such as balancing work and family time, written honestly and without any product mention.
- A milestone celebration post, like your baby's first steps or a birthday, shared with a photo and a few sentences of reflection that invite other fathers to share their own experiences.
Avoid
- Posting any link to a product or service you created or are selling, including apps and tools.
- Sharing Go Fund Me links or soliciting funds of any kind.
- Asking members to fill out surveys or vote on something, regardless of your purpose.
- Soliciting stories or comments for your own blog, article, or video content.
- Using AI to write your posts. The moderators will remove content they believe is significantly AI-generated.
- Posting a meme or a title-only post with no real substance behind it.
What r/daddit Is For
This community is for fathers helping other fathers. The public description calls it Reddit's top sub for fatherhood and parenting. The first rule, 'General Daddit,' states plainly that it is a sub for dads helping dads, and that any post or comment running counter to that ideal will be removed. Mothers are welcome to participate as long as they respect that primary purpose. The tone is meant to be supportive, safe for work, and focused on real fatherhood experiences and advice.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called 'No Self Promotion or Solicitation' is the one that will determine whether your marketing-adjacent post survives. It bans promotions and links to anything you created or are selling, including apps and tools. It bans soliciting funds, including Go Fund Me links. It bans surveys and votes regardless of purpose. It bans soliciting comments or stories for your own content creation, whether that is a blog, a news article, or YouTube. The rule called 'No Low Effort Posting' also matters because it means a quick meme or a title-only post will be removed. The rule called 'No AI Posts' means anything significantly composed of AI gets deleted, and repeated violations can lead to a ban. The rule called 'General Daddit' sets the core standard: this is a sub for dads helping dads, and anything running counter to that ideal is subject to removal and bans.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine story or question from a father about raising kids. If you are a founder who is also a dad, you can participate as a dad sharing a real milestone, a struggle, or advice that helped you. Write it yourself in your own words, not with AI. Make it substantive enough to spark a real discussion, not just a title or a meme. Do not link to anything you sell. Do not mention your product. Do not ask people to take a survey or contribute to your content. The only marketing value here is long-term relationship building, where you become a recognizable, helpful member of the community over time.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that smells like promotion or solicitation. The rule 'No Self Promotion or Solicitation' covers products, services, apps, tools, Go Fund Me links, surveys, votes, and soliciting stories for your own blog, article, or video. Avoid AI-generated posts, since the rule 'No AI Posts' says they will be removed and repeated violations can lead to a ban. Avoid low effort posts like memes or title-only content under the rule 'No Low Effort Posting.' Avoid politics under 'No Politics,' though moderators may approve political content if it is pertinent to fatherhood. Avoid violence and corporal punishment discussion under 'No Violence.' Avoid circumcision discussion under 'No Circumcision Discussion.' Avoid bigotry under 'No Bigotry,' which carries permanent bans with no appeal. Avoid meta posts about the subreddit itself under 'No Meta Posts,' and use modmail instead. Avoid NSFW content under the rule 'r/Daddit is a SFW sub.'
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Common questions about r/daddit
Can I ask the community to participate in a survey or share a story for my content?
No. The rules explicitly forbid soliciting responses to surveys regardless of purpose, and forbid soliciting comments or stories for your own content creation.
Can I use AI to help draft my post?
No. The rules state that posts significantly composed of AI will be removed, and repeated violations could lead to a ban.
Can I post here if I am not a father?
No. The community is described as a sub for dads helping dads, and the primary purpose is for fathers. Mothers are welcome to participate but must respect that primary purpose.
Can I post feedback or questions about the subreddit itself?
No. The rules state that meta posts will be removed and may result in bans. You should use modmail instead.
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