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r/internships rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/internships: 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
- 145,950
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be kind: Be kind to one another. Most of us here are humans with feelings, so be aware of that please.
- No spam or self promotion: Links to outside websites that you're suspected of having affiliation with will result in a permanent ban. Advertising any sort of product or service will also be met with a ban. Posting self-made content or other non-commercial affiliated external content requires moderator approval.
- No unpaid internships: Posting or advertising unpaid internships is not allowed except under specific circumstances. The main exception is student-run startups. Requests can be made via modmail.
- This is not a job board: This subreddit is not glassdoor or indeed. This isn't the place to post your job nor is it the place to ask who is hiring.
- No low effort posts: Posts along the lines of "looking for tech internship in LA, who is hiring" will be removed.
- Search past posts before posting: Asking questions that have already been answered creates unnecessary clutter. Please read through past posts and try multiple searches before making a new post.
- Use the pinned posts: Pinned and stickied posts are meant to consolidate simple or very common topics and reduce unnecessary clutter. Please use them!
Works well
- A text post asking for advice on choosing between two internship offers, with details about the roles and what matters to you.
- A discussion post sharing what you learned from a tough internship interview, focused on helping others prepare.
- A question about navigating a co-op extension, asked only after searching past posts to confirm it has not been answered already.
- A simple question placed in the pinned thread instead of as a new post, following the rule to use pinned posts.
Avoid
- Do not post any link to a website you are affiliated with, because the rule says that brings a permanent ban.
- Do not advertise any product or service, since the rule says that also leads to a ban.
- Do not post unpaid internship listings unless you have moderator approval, because the rule says those are not allowed except under specific circumstances.
- Do not treat the subreddit like a job board by posting open roles or asking who is hiring.
- Do not post low effort questions like asking who is hiring in a certain city, because the rule says those will be removed.
- Do not ask a question without searching past posts first, because the rule says duplicate questions create clutter.
What r/internships Is For
This community is for discussions about navigating internships and co-ops, covering everything from the application process to the full time offer. The people who post here are students, applicants, and interns sharing questions and experiences about the internship journey. The rules make clear that this is a place for conversation and support, not a place to post jobs or advertise anything.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that matters most for marketing is "No spam or self promotion" because it bans advertising any product or service and says links to websites you are affiliated with will result in a permanent ban. The rule "This is not a job board" also matters because it tells you not to post jobs or ask who is hiring. The rule "No unpaid internships" matters if you are recruiting, since it bans unpaid listings except under specific circumstances like student-run startups. The rule "No low effort posts" matters because vague questions will be removed. The rule "Search past posts before posting" matters because asking something already answered creates clutter. The rule "Use the pinned posts" matters because simple or common questions belong in those threads instead of new posts.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine discussion about the internship process, such as asking for advice on an offer, sharing an interview experience, or talking through a tough decision about a co-op. If you want to share self-made content or a non-commercial external link, the rule "No spam or self promotion" says you must get moderator approval first, so message the moderators before posting. You can also use the pinned threads for simple questions, which the rule "Use the pinned posts" encourages. The best approach is to search past posts first, as the rule "Search past posts before posting" asks, so your question adds something new instead of repeating old threads.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting any link to a website you are affiliated with, because the rule "No spam or self promotion" says that will result in a permanent ban. Do not advertise any product or service, since the same rule says that also leads to a ban. Do not post unpaid internship listings unless you fall under a specific exception like a student-run startup, because the rule "No unpaid internships" bans them. Do not treat this subreddit like a job board by posting open roles or asking who is hiring, since the rule "This is not a job board" forbids it. Do not post low effort questions like asking who is hiring in a certain city, because the rule "No low effort posts" says those will be removed. Do not ask a question without searching past posts first, because the rule "Search past posts before posting" says duplicate questions create clutter. Do not ignore the pinned threads, because the rule "Use the pinned posts" says simple or common topics belong there.
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Common questions about r/internships
Can I advertise my internship listing or service here?
The rule says advertising any sort of product or service will be met with a ban, so commercial promotion is not allowed.
Can I post an unpaid internship listing?
The rule says posting unpaid internships is not allowed except under specific circumstances, and requests can be made via modmail.
Can I post a job opening here?
The rule says this subreddit is not a job board and is not the place to post your job or ask who is hiring.
Do I need moderator approval to share my own non-commercial content?
The rule says self-made content or non-commercial affiliated external content requires moderator approval, so you should message the moderators first.
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