r/javascript 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 with conditions
- Self promotion must not make up a majority of your contributions, and paid product ads are banned.
- Links
- Allowed
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 18 years
- Since Jan 2008
About r/javascript
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/javascript: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/javascript rules on Reddit.
r/javascript rules
7 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Excessive Self-Promotion
It's ok to promote your own content, or content that you're otherwise vested in, but it should not constitute a majority of your contributions.
- 2
Where's the Javascript?
Demos can be fun, but they really don't provide for much discussion unless code is provided as well.
- 3
/r/JavaScript is not a support forum
Is this a help request? Try /r/LearnJavascript instead!
- 4
Java !== Javascript
Java is not the same as Javascript.
- 5
"Remember the human."
"Remember the human." It's ok to disagree, but we should attack ideas, not people.
- 6
Low-effort content (listicles, memes, etc.)
Low-effort content such as listicles, memes, clickbait, etc. is prohibited.
- 7
Advertising
Advertising paid products and services is prohibited.
What to post in r/javascript
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Sharing a project demo that includes the actual code for discussion.
- Posting a technical discussion about a javascript concept or pattern.
- Sharing a project update that is balanced with general javascript conversation.
- Presenting a technical challenge and asking the community for input on the approach.
Avoid
- Posting low effort content such as memes or listicles.
- Asking for technical support or help with your code.
- Advertising paid products or services.
- Making your self promotion so heavy that it becomes the majority of your contributions.
- Posting a demo without including the actual code.
Best hours to post in r/javascript
No pattern yet. r/javascript does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/javascript Is For
This community is for chatting about javascript and javascript related projects. Yes, typescript counts in the discussion. People post here to share and discuss technical things related to javascript.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
Excessive Self-Promotion, Where's the Javascript?, /r/JavaScript is not a support forum, Low-effort content (listicles, memes, etc.), and Advertising are the rules that will decide if your marketing adjacent post survives.
What To Post
As a founder, you should share projects that use javascript or typescript. Always include code when you share a demo or project so people can discuss it. Keep your self promotion to a minimum so it does not become the majority of your contributions.
What To Avoid
You should avoid posting low effort content such as listicles or memes. You must also avoid asking for technical support because this is not a support forum. Finally, you must avoid advertising paid products or services.
A note from Anthony
This community seems very focused on the actual code, which is smart. The rules are clear about separating technical discussion from marketing noise. It is important to remember that if you are asking for help, you should go to a different subreddit. This focus on substance is key to getting noticed here.
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/javascript
What subreddits are similar to r/javascript?
Subreddits like r/javascript are r/programming, r/ProgrammerHumor, r/learnprogramming, r/webdev, r/mac, r/AskEngineers, r/gamedev and r/developersIndia.
Can I post about typescript here?
Yes, typescript counts in this community, and the chat is about javascript and javascript related projects.
Is self promotion allowed if I am a founder?
You can promote your own content, but it must not constitute a majority of your contributions, and advertising paid products is prohibited.
Should I ask for coding support in this subreddit?
No, this is not a support forum, so if you have a help request, you should try /r/LearnJavascript instead.
Subreddits like r/javascript
Other rooms for the same crowd.