Can I promote my product in r/indiehackers?
A limited SHOW IH style post can fit when it asks for feedback, but it should not read like an advertisement.
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r/indiehackers rules, stats, and what to post
A current Rankhog guide to r/indiehackers: what the subreddit is for, rules, posting standards, and what works before you publish.
Current public stats
- Members
- 172,506
- Verified
- 2026-05-26
- Category
- Bootstrapped founders and indie hackers
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Rule summary
- Self-promotion is limited: Users can self-promote a product once with the SHOW IH flair for feedback and critique, not advertising.
- MRR posts need proof: Posts that mention MRR should provide proof.
- What-are-you-building posts can be filtered: Build threads are sometimes allowed, but karma-farming versions are not.
- Feedback over advertisement: Product posts should invite critique and learning rather than simply market the product.
Works well
- Bootstrapped founder lessons with product, revenue, acquisition, and time constraints.
- Show IH posts that ask for specific critique.
- Transparent MRR or build-in-public posts with proof and context.
- Questions about solo distribution, pricing, or shipping cadence.
Avoid
- Repeated product promotion.
- MRR claims without proof.
- Karma-farming what-are-you-building threads.
- Posts that are all advertisement and no founder learning.
What r/indiehackers Is For
r/indiehackers is one of the clearest fits for bootstrapped SaaS founders. The community expects people to build products, but it still separates critique from advertising.
What Works On r/indiehackers
Good posts share the niche, product, MRR, channel, lesson, and specific feedback request. Founder honesty tends to beat polished launch copy.
What To Avoid
Avoid repeated self-promotion, proof-free revenue claims, and karma-bait build threads.
Rankhog Notes
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Common questions about r/indiehackers
Can I post MRR?
Yes, but MRR claims should have proof.
What works best in r/indiehackers?
Transparent bootstrapper lessons, focused feedback asks, and real build-in-public detail.
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