r/digitalminimalism 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
- YouTube video links must have a text summary in the body of the post. Link only posts are removed.
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 14 years
- Since Jun 2012
About r/digitalminimalism
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/digitalminimalism: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/digitalminimalism rules on Reddit.
r/digitalminimalism rules
6 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Don't be a jerk
There are real humans with real feelings behind the screen. Treat your fellow Redditors with respect.
- 2
No Promotional Content
Self-promotion or promotional material of any kind is not allowed in this subreddit. This includes promotion of apps, blogs, websites, and other products. Surveys, interview requests, feedback on app ideas, baiting users to click or view your profile, requesting users to DM you for info and other solicitations are also prohibited. We have zero tolerance. You will be banned permanently if caught promoting
- 3
No AI-Generated Submissions
We don't allow AI bots or posts in this subreddit. Please refrain from using generative AI tools to write your posts, even if it is just for translation. Anyone's post that are detected as AI generated 3 times will be permanently banned.
- 4
Stay On Topic
Posts must be on the topic of digital minimalism
- 5
Lazy advice
Lazy advice such as just use "will power" and "self-control" are not welcome here. A better approach is to inform people how you developed those skills (e.g. meditation, deleting apps, changing devices, etc.).
- 6
YouTube Video Links Require a Summary
YouTube videos must have a text summary in the body of the post. Any link only posts will be removed.
What to post in r/digitalminimalism
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- A detailed personal essay describing a successful project where you reduced your digital footprint.
- A discussion post explaining the specific steps you took, like changing your phone settings or deleting apps, to improve your focus.
- A thoughtful review of a specific, non-promotional digital practice or habit that helps achieve tranquility.
- A post detailing how a specific method, like meditation or a digital schedule, helped you develop a skill.
Avoid
- Posting any self-promotion or promotional material, which is strictly forbidden under “No Promotional Content”.
- Submitting posts written by generative AI tools, as this violates the “No AI-Generated Submissions” rule.
- Offering vague advice that relies only on concepts like “will power” or “self-control”, which falls under “Lazy advice”.
- Sharing a YouTube video link without first including a text summary in the body of the post, which is required by “YouTube Video Links Require a Summary”.
- Posting content that is not directly related to the topic of digital minimalism, which violates “Stay On Topic”.
Best hours to post in r/digitalminimalism
These hours are in UTC. The free tool converts them to your clock. Based on 32 top posts from the last 90 days.
- Wednesday 15:00 UTC2 top posts
- Sunday 14:00 UTC2 top posts
- Sunday 17:00 UTC2 top posts
The week, hour by hour
Top posts that went up in each hour (UTC), last 90 days UTC Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 00:00 01:00 02:00 1 1 03:00 04:00 1 05:00 06:00 1 07:00 08:00 1 09:00 1 1 10:00 11:00 1 1 12:00 1 13:00 1 1 14:00 2 15:00 1 2 16:00 1 17:00 2 1 1 18:00 1 1 19:00 1 1 20:00 1 1 1 21:00 1 22:00 23:00 1 1
What actually works in r/digitalminimalism
These are the highest scoring posts Rankhog observed in r/digitalminimalism 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.
- Upvotes
- 2.5k
- Comments
- 206
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (97% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 2.0k
- Comments
- 121
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (99% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 531
- Comments
- 69
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (100% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 395
- Comments
- 35
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Broken into a scannable list
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (98% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 354
- Comments
- 50
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (96% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 326
- Comments
- 68
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (100% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 234
- Comments
- 21
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Almost no downvotes (99% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 222
- Comments
- 14
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog top tier from a local post-score estimate
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Almost no downvotes (99% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 201
- Comments
- 27
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Almost no downvotes (99% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 182
- Comments
- 83
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Almost no downvotes (97% upvoted)
What r/digitalminimalism Is For
This community is focused on digital minimalism in its various forms. It is a place for people interested in achieving tranquility in the digital age by practicing digital minimalism.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The most important rules for anyone thinking about posting are “No Promotional Content”, “Stay On Topic”, “Lazy advice”, “No AI-Generated Submissions”, and “YouTube Video Links Require a Summary”.
What To Post
For respectful marketing, you should share detailed personal stories about how you approached digital minimalism. Instead of just saying you are trying to be more mindful, you should discuss specific actions you took, such as changing your devices or deleting certain apps. If you decide to share a YouTube video, remember that you must include a full text summary in the body of your post.
What To Avoid
You must avoid promoting anything, whether it is apps, blogs, websites, or products, because “No Promotional Content” has zero tolerance for this. You also must avoid giving lazy advice, meaning you cannot simply tell people to use “will power” or “self-control” without explaining the specific methods you used to develop those skills. Finally, you must ensure your content is on the topic of digital minimalism as required by “Stay On Topic”.
A note from Anthony
I noticed the very strictness of the “No Promotional Content” rule. This community clearly values genuine discussion over any form of self-promotion. The requirement in “Lazy advice” to explain exactly how a skill was developed is a really thoughtful way to keep the conversations practical and helpful.
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/digitalminimalism
What subreddits are similar to r/digitalminimalism?
Subreddits like r/digitalminimalism are r/selfimprovement, r/Christianity and r/nosurf.
Can I share a link to my own blog or website here?
No, “No Promotional Content” prohibits self-promotion or promotional material of any kind, including blogs and websites.
What are the rules for sharing video content?
If you share a YouTube video, you must include a text summary in the body of the post, because “YouTube Video Links Require a Summary” states that link only posts will be removed.
What kind of advice is acceptable in this community?
You must inform people how you developed a skill, like through meditation or deleting apps, rather than just giving lazy advice based on “Lazy advice”.
Subreddits like r/digitalminimalism
Other rooms for the same crowd.