Can I share a referral code for a Google product here?
No. The rule "No Referrals/Discount codes" says no referral or discount codes anywhere, including for Pixel phones or any other Google products.
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r/google rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/google: 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
- 3,509,946
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Digital marketing practitioners
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Follow site-wide rules: * [Reddit Rules](http://www.reddit.com/rules/) * [Spam Rules](http://www.reddit.com/wiki/faq#wiki_what_constitutes_spam.3F) * [Self Promotion Rules](http://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion)
- Don't be rude: Please follow [reddiquette](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/reddiquette).
- No support questions: Submissions regarding individual help should be put in the support MegaThread.
- No shilling/Conspiracy theories: Avoid shilling and making up theories.
- Has nothing to do with Google: Irrelevant to r/google
- No Referrals/Discount codes: No referral/diiscount codes, this counts for pixel phones or any other Google products. Do not share your code here
- No memes: No memes
Works well
- A news article about a new Google product launch or feature update, shared with a neutral title and no promotional commentary.
- A discussion post asking the community for their take on a recent Google announcement or policy change, written to invite genuine conversation.
- An announcement directly from Google, such as a blog post or press release, shared as a plain link with the original headline.
- A thoughtful analysis of a Google trend or ecosystem change, framed as a discussion starter rather than a product pitch.
Avoid
- Do not share referral or discount codes for Pixel phones or any other Google products.
- Do not post memes.
- Do not post individual support questions as separate submissions.
- Do not shill or post conspiracy theories.
- Do not post anything that has nothing to do with Google.
- Do not be rude or ignore reddiquette.
What r/google Is For
This community is for news, announcements, and discussions about Google and related topics. People come here to talk about what Google is doing, what the company is announcing, and what is happening in the wider Google ecosystem.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for anything marketing adjacent are "No Referrals/Discount codes", "No shilling/Conspiracy theories", and "Has nothing to do with Google". The "No Referrals/Discount codes" rule is absolute, covering Pixel phones and any other Google products, and says not to share your code here. The "No shilling/Conspiracy theories" rule tells you to avoid shilling and making up theories. The "Has nothing to do with Google" rule removes anything irrelevant to r/google. You also have "No support questions", which sends individual help to a support megathread, and "No memes", which bans memes entirely.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine news item, announcement, or discussion topic that is directly about Google or its products. If you are a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, the only safe path is to share real, relevant Google news or start a substantive discussion about a Google product or policy, with no promotional angle and no code attached. Your post must be strictly about Google, and you should be ready to discuss it in the comments like a normal community member.
What To Avoid
Avoid sharing any referral or discount codes, even for Pixel phones or other Google products, because "No Referrals/Discount codes" bans them outright. Avoid shilling or posting conspiracy theories under "No shilling/Conspiracy theories". Do not post individual support questions as their own threads, because "No support questions" sends them to a support megathread. Do not post memes, as "No memes" prohibits them. Do not post anything unrelated to Google, because "Has nothing to do with Google" removes irrelevant content. Finally, do not be rude, because "Don't be rude" asks you to follow reddiquette.
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Common questions about r/google
Can I post a support question about a Google product?
No. The rule "No support questions" says individual help should go in the support megathread, not as a standalone post.
Can I post a meme about Google?
No. The rule "No memes" prohibits memes entirely.
Can I promote a product that competes with a Google product here?
No. The rule "No shilling/Conspiracy theories" tells you to avoid shilling and making up theories.
Can I post something only loosely related to Google?
No. The rule "Has nothing to do with Google" removes anything irrelevant to r/google.
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