r/homestead 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
- Allowed
- Links
- Allowed
- Promo risk
- Medium
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 15 years
- Since Dec 2010
- Flair
- Not required by the rules
About r/homestead
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/homestead: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/homestead rules on Reddit.
r/homestead rules
4 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Keep posts on topic
Try and keep post on topic, self post and blog links are okay as long as they're related to homesteading.
- 2
Be respectful
Be respectful. We will ban people for being icky.
- 3
Use reddit tags when you can!
Please try and use reddit tags like; [Question], [Discussion], [News], [Update] [Meta], or homestead specific like; [Growing], [Chickens], [Livestock], etc.. This will help keep things organized among other things.
- 4
No trolling (this inlcudes no shaming for animal processing)
Trolls will be banned. Self posters are welcome.
What to post in r/homestead
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Sharing a guide or resource about composting toilets or permaculture techniques.
- Asking a question about integrating chickens into a garden setup.
- Posting a self post about a new tool or process you developed for wood heat, provided it is homesteading related.
- Starting a discussion about the benefits of organic farming methods.
Avoid
- Posting content that is not directly related to homesteading.
- Trolling or shaming other members, especially regarding animal processing.
- Posting links or self-promotion that are not related to homesteading.
- Failing to use appropriate reddit tags like [Growing] or [Livestock].
Best hours to post in r/homestead
No pattern yet. r/homestead does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What actually works in r/homestead
These are the highest scoring posts Rankhog observed in r/homestead 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
- 1.1k
- Comments
- 69
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Almost no downvotes (98% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 1.0k
- Comments
- 87
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Almost no downvotes (97% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 888
- Comments
- 54
- 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 (99% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 828
- Comments
- 27
- Posted
- Nov 8, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Almost no downvotes (99% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 678
- Comments
- 30
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Almost no downvotes (96% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 547
- Comments
- 9
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Almost no downvotes (100% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 436
- Comments
- 32
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Almost no downvotes (97% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 408
- Comments
- 37
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Almost no downvotes (97% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 395
- Comments
- 50
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Told in the first person
- Kept short enough to read in one pass
- Almost no downvotes (95% upvoted)
- Upvotes
- 361
- Comments
- 283
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
Why it worked
- Rankhog breakout tier from a local post-score estimate
- Asks the community a question instead of announcing something
What r/homestead Is For
This community is for people interested in all things homesteading. Topics include growing food, keeping livestock, preserving food, and learning about sustainability. You will find discussions on everything from ponds and gardens to tools, welding, and building things like straw bale homes.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that decide if a marketing adjacent post survives are “Keep posts on topic”, “Be respectful”, “Use reddit tags when you can!”, and “No trolling (this inlcudes no shaming for animal processing)”.
What To Post
A good post is one that is directly related to homesteading and adds value to the community. If you are a founder, you can share a self post or a blog link, but it must relate to homesteading. Always use the appropriate tags like [Question] or [Growing] to help keep the discussion organized.
What To Avoid
You must avoid being disrespectful to other members, because they will ban people for being icky. You must also avoid trolling, which specifically includes shaming people for animal processing. Also, make sure your posts are related to homesteading, otherwise they will not fit the topic.
A note from Anthony
This community covers an incredibly wide range of topics, from canning to cob building. It shows that people here are deeply interested in the practical, hands-on aspects of self-sufficiency. The rules are straightforward, focusing heavily on being respectful and staying on topic.
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/homestead
What subreddits are similar to r/homestead?
Subreddits like r/homestead are r/malefashionadvice, r/femalefashionadvice, r/houseplants, r/astrology, r/Autos, r/AutoDetailing, r/musicproduction and r/traderjoes.
Can I post a link to my website or blog here?
Self posts and blog links are allowed as long as they are related to homesteading.
What is the main requirement for posting in this community?
Yes, you can post, but you must try to keep your post on topic and be respectful to everyone.
How can I make sure my post is helpful and easy to find?
You must use tags like [Question], [Discussion], or specific tags like [Chickens] to help keep things organized.
Subreddits like r/homestead
Other rooms for the same crowd.