Can I share my app or blog here to get feedback?
No. The "No Promotional Content" rule bans self-promotion, apps, blogs, websites, surveys, and feedback requests, and states that violators will be banned permanently.
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r/digitalminimalism rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/digitalminimalism: 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
- 297,627
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Side project builders and makers
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Don't be a jerk: There are real humans with real feelings behind the screen. Treat your fellow Redditors with respect.
- 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**
- 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.
- Stay On Topic: Posts must be on the topic of digital minimalism
- 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.).
- 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.
Works well
- A detailed personal story about how you reduced your screen time by changing specific habits or devices, with no mention of your product.
- A text post explaining how you developed focus skills like meditation or app deletion, sharing the exact steps you took.
- A YouTube video about digital minimalism with a full text summary written in the body of the post.
- A question or discussion about a specific challenge with digital distraction, framed around your own experience.
Avoid
- Do not share links to your app, blog, website, or product anywhere in your post or profile in a way that baits clicks.
- Do not post surveys, interview requests, or requests for feedback on an app idea.
- Do not ask users to DM you for information or resources.
- Do not use AI tools to write or translate your post, as the community bans AI-generated submissions.
- Do not post a YouTube link without a text summary in the body of the post.
- Do not offer lazy advice like telling people to just use willpower or self-control.
What r/digitalminimalism Is For
This community is for people who want to focus on digital minimalism in its various forms. The public description says it is about finding tranquility in the digital age. Based on the rules, the people who post here are sharing experiences and advice about reducing digital distraction, changing devices, deleting apps, and developing skills like meditation to live more intentionally with technology. The conversations are meant to be practical and respectful, with real humans sharing real feelings behind the screen.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that decide whether a marketing-adjacent post survives are "No Promotional Content", "No AI-Generated Submissions", "Stay On Topic", "Lazy advice", and "YouTube Video Links Require a Summary". The "No Promotional Content" rule is the one that will end your access to this community instantly if you cross it. It bans self-promotion, apps, blogs, websites, surveys, interview requests, feedback on app ideas, baiting users to click or view your profile, and requesting users to DM you for info. The moderators state they have zero tolerance and will ban permanently if caught promoting. The "No AI-Generated Submissions" rule means you cannot use generative AI tools to write your posts, even for translation, and three detections lead to a permanent ban. The "Stay On Topic" rule requires posts to be about digital minimalism. The "Lazy advice" rule means you cannot just tell people to use willpower or self-control, and instead must explain how you developed skills like meditation or deleting apps. The "YouTube Video Links Require a Summary" rule means any YouTube video you share must include a text summary in the body of the post, or it will be removed.
What To Post
A good post here for a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing is one that does not market anything at all. You should share a genuine personal experience with digital minimalism, such as how you changed your devices, deleted apps, or built a meditation practice to reduce screen time. The "Lazy advice" rule actually tells you what good content looks like: it wants you to inform people how you developed skills, not just tell them to try harder. So a strong post would be a detailed story of how you personally reduced your reliance on digital tools, what specific steps you took, and what you learned. If you share a YouTube video, you must include a text summary in the body of the post. The goal is to earn trust by being a real member of the community, not to sneak in a pitch.
What To Avoid
What gets posts removed or people banned here is clear from the rules. Any promotional content will get you permanently banned, including apps, blogs, websites, surveys, interview requests, feedback on app ideas, baiting users to click your profile, and asking users to DM you for info. Any post detected as AI-generated will be removed, and if it happens three times you will be permanently banned. Posts that are off-topic, meaning not about digital minimalism, will be removed. Posts that offer lazy advice like just use willpower or self-control are not welcome. YouTube links posted without a text summary in the body will be removed. Being uncivil or disrespectful to other users will also get you in trouble under the "Don't be a jerk" rule.
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Common questions about r/digitalminimalism
Can I share a YouTube video about digital minimalism?
Yes, but only if you include a text summary in the body of the post. Link-only posts will be removed under the "YouTube Video Links Require a Summary" rule.
Can I use AI to help write or translate my post?
No. The "No AI-Generated Submissions" rule prohibits using generative AI tools to write posts, even for translation, and bans users after three detections.
Can I post a survey or interview request here?
No. The "No Promotional Content" rule explicitly prohibits surveys and interview requests.
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