Can I post here if I am a developer looking for freelance work?
Yes, as long as you use the [For Hire] tag at the start of your title and keep the post free of excessive promotion or advertising.
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r/hiredev rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/hiredev: 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
- 9,146
- Verified
- August 29, 2026
- Category
- Freelancers and independent service operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Respect others and be civil: No harassment, hate speech, or toxic behavior. Treat all contributors and members with kindness.
- No spam: Excessive promotion, spam, or advertising of any kind is not allowed.
- Post title must include [Hire] or [For Hire]: All posts must start with a tag in the title. Use [For Hire] if you are a developer looking for work. Use [Hire] if you are looking to hire a developer.
Works well
- A [Hire] post from a founder describing a specific developer role, the tech stack, and whether it is full-time, part-time, or contract.
- A [For Hire] post from a developer listing their skills, years of experience, and availability.
- A [Hire] post that states the project scope clearly and invites developers to share their background in the comments.
- A [For Hire] post that mentions specific technologies and the type of work the developer is open to.
Avoid
- Do not post without the [Hire] or [For Hire] tag at the start of your title.
- Do not include excessive promotion, spam, or advertising of any kind.
- Do not harass anyone, use hate speech, or behave in a toxic way.
- Do not treat the community as a billboard for your product or service.
What actually works in r/hiredev
These are the highest scoring posts Rankhog observed in r/hiredev 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.
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[Hire]: Hey 👋I’m looking for a web developer/designer 30$ Per hour.😄😄" with 19 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0i7md/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 19
- Comments
- 113
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Why it worked
- Told in the first person
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[Hire] Looking for a website dev with good experience who can build me a strong backend system, must be from western…" with 6 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0web4/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 6
- Comments
- 29
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Why it worked
- Told in the first person
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[FOR HIRE] Custom Web Development & Frontend Engineering" with 3 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0mahd/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 3
- Comments
- 3
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[For Hire] Web Developer | Front-end" with 2 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0mnyi/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 2
- Comments
- 0
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Why it worked
- Broken into a scannable list
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[For Hire]: Open for new job opportunity" with 1 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w17q02/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 1
- Comments
- 0
- Posted
- Aug 29, 2026
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[FOR HIRE] Custom Websites for cheap" with 1 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0zgiv/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 1
- Comments
- 0
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "Looking for someone to host payments for me for a cut of my revenue [For Hire]" with 1 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0vf68/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 1
- Comments
- 1
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Why it worked
- Leads with a concrete number
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[for hire] Build Smart, Scalable, Secure Solutions with me. Web Developer available For Hire. Front-end/Back-end…" with 1 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0ttje/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 1
- Comments
- 0
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Why it worked
- Told in the first person
- Broken into a scannable list
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[for hire] I'm available: Web Designer/Developer. Wordpress, eCommerce and more. Complete website package and launch…" with 1 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0qfp9/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 1
- Comments
- 0
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Why it worked
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
![Screenshot of a post in r/hiredev titled "[For Hire] Offering full stack business/startup website" with 1 upvotes](/og/reddit-post/t3_1w0lum3/image.png)
- Upvotes
- 1
- Comments
- 0
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Why it worked
- Short paragraphs rather than one block of text
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
What r/hiredev Is For
This community is for people who want to hire a developer or developers who want to get hired. The public description says people post to get hired or to hire developers, so it is a matching board for developer work. If you are a founder looking to fill a technical role, or a developer looking for your next gig, this is the room for that.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called 'Post title must include [Hire] or [For Hire]' is the one that decides whether your post even stays up. You must start your title with [For Hire] if you are a developer looking for work, or [Hire] if you are looking to hire one. The rule called 'No spam' is the next filter, because it bans excessive promotion, spam, or advertising of any kind. The rule called 'Respect others and be civil' rounds it out by removing anything toxic, harassing, or hateful.
What To Post
A good post here is a straightforward hiring notice or a clear statement that you are available for work. If you are a founder, start your title with [Hire] and describe the role, the stack, and what kind of commitment you need. If you are a developer, start with [For Hire] and share your skills and availability. Keep it honest and useful, with no marketing language layered on top.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting without the [Hire] or [For Hire] tag at the start of your title, because the rules say all posts must start with one of those tags. Avoid any kind of excessive promotion, spam, or advertising, since the no spam rule bans it outright. Avoid being rude, hostile, or toxic in your post or your replies, because the civility rule will get you removed.
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Common questions about r/hiredev
Can I post here if I want to hire a developer for my startup?
Yes, use the [Hire] tag at the start of your title and describe the role you need filled without turning it into an ad for your company.
Can I include a link to my portfolio or company website?
The rules do not say, but the no spam rule means you should keep promotion to a minimum and focus on the hiring need itself.
Are AI-generated posts allowed?
The rules do not mention AI content, so it is not addressed, but your post still needs the correct title tag and must not be spammy.