Can I post my Mac app here as a new developer?
No, you must earn 10 comment karma in r/macapps first, get post approval, and either qualify for main feed promotion using the PCP template or limit your promotion to the monthly megathread.
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r/macapps rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/macapps: 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
- 250,405
- Verified
- September 16, 2026
- Minimum comment karma
- 10
- Category
- Product feedback and launch validation
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Read This Before Posting: Everyone: - 10pt LOCAL Karma Required. Comment in r/MacApps to earn 10 karma first:[Check](https://old.reddit.com/u/me) - Before posting, search r/MacApps; check [App Comparisons](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1j56vvb/) - Choose flair App Devs: - No main feed promotion unless you [qualify + use PCP template](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/). - Flair Hierarchy: Lifetime>Subscription>Free - Free flair: not for limited app tiers - Open Source? Prefix title [OS]
- Official Distribution Channels Only: Any download links must use the publisher's official distribution source. This could be the Mac App Store or the publisher's own distribution platform. Third-party sources (e.g. file hosting websites, blogs) are not permitted since they can be used to distribute malicious software.
- Limited Self-Promotion: Infrequent self-promotion is permitted; however, it is not permitted more than once per developer in 30 days. This is counted from the last app post, even if it was removed. For well-established, recognized devs with an app-flair, once per app per 30 days. ALWAYS disclose your relationship to your software in comments promoting your app. Promoting your own app in comments is disallowed until you earn 10 karma in r/MacApps and in poor taste when hijacking another developer’s promotion.
- Reddit Rules: We follow the [Reddit Rules](https://redditinc.com/policies/reddit-rules) without exception. Please familiarise yourself before posting or commenting.
- No Redirect URLs: Redirect URLs are not permitted as they can be used to distribute malicious software. This includes shortened URLs.
- No Affiliate / Referral / Invite Links: Affiliate, referral, and invite links are not permitted since they attract spam and low-quality content.
- No Piracy: Digital piracy is not permitted in any form. Please note that the Reddit Content Policy also does not permit the posting of illegal content.
- Promote in Megathread: As part of the new [Trust vs. Transparency Initiative](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/) ALL who do not qualify through trust or transparency requirements must limit promotion to the monthly megathread. Learn how to qualify to post in the main feed [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/). << Read link before confirming you have read the rules.
- ⚠️ Get Post Approval Here: Once you have read the rules, gain post approval by [following these instructions](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1smg62t/how_to_gain_post_approval_in_rmacapps_with_read/). ⚠️ SKIP reading the rules if you want to guarantee your posts get autoremoved. Especially Rules 8, 3, 1.
Works well
- A developer showcase post using the PCP template, linking to the Mac App Store page, with the correct flair and a top comment disclosing your relationship to the app.
- A comment in an existing thread where you share genuine experience with a Mac app category, earning local karma before you ever try to post.
- A promotion in the monthly megathread from a developer who has not yet qualified for main feed posting, with a direct link to the publisher's own site.
- An open source app announcement with the title prefixed [OS] and a link to the official distribution source.
Avoid
- Posting without earning 10 comment karma in r/macapps first.
- Skipping the post approval process and expecting your post to survive.
- Using third-party download links instead of the Mac App Store or the publisher's own distribution platform.
- Using shortened URLs, redirect URLs, affiliate links, referral links, or invite links anywhere in your post or comments.
- Posting to the main feed without qualifying through the trust or transparency requirements and using the PCP template.
- Promoting your app in comments before earning 10 karma in r/macapps, or hijacking another developer's promotion thread to plug your own app.
What r/macapps Is For
r/macapps is a community for everything related to MacOS apps. The public description says it covers app showcases, news, updates, sales, discounts, and freebies. People post here to discover Mac software, share updates about apps they build or use, and find deals. Developers and users both participate, but developers face extra requirements before they can promote anything.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called "Read This Before Posting" sets the entry bar. You need 10 points of local karma earned by commenting in r/macapps before you can post, and you must choose the correct flair. The rule named "Official Distribution Channels Only" means any download link must point to the Mac App Store or the publisher's own platform. The rule called "Limited Self-Promotion" limits you to one promotional post per 30 days and requires you to disclose your relationship to the app in comments. The rule named "Promote in Megathread" pushes anyone who does not qualify through the trust or transparency requirements into the monthly megathread. The rule called "Get Post Approval Here" requires you to follow specific instructions to gain post approval before anything you submit can appear.
What To Post
A good post here starts with you earning 10 comment karma by genuinely participating in discussions about Mac apps. Once you have that, follow the pinned instructions to get post approval. If you are a developer and you qualify through the trust or transparency requirements, use the PCP template for a main feed post and pick the right flair based on your pricing model. If you do not qualify, post in the monthly megathread instead. Always link to your app's official distribution source, such as the Mac App Store or your own site. Disclose your relationship to the app in the comments. If your app is open source, prefix the title with [OS]. Keep promotion to once per 30 days.
What To Avoid
Do not skip the post approval step described in "Get Post Approval Here" or your posts will be auto-removed. Do not post without 10 local karma earned by commenting in r/macapps. Do not use third-party download links, shortened URLs, redirect URLs, affiliate links, referral links, or invite links. Do not promote in the main feed unless you qualify through the trust or transparency requirements and use the PCP template. Do not promote your own app in comments before earning 10 karma in r/macapps, and never hijack another developer's promotion thread. Do not post piracy or illegal content. Do not use the free flair for a limited app tier, and if your app is open source, prefix your title with [OS].
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Common questions about r/macapps
Do I need moderator approval before posting?
No, all posts require moderator approval. You must follow the instructions in the pinned guide on how to gain post approval after reading the rules.
What kind of download links can I include?
Only links from the publisher's official distribution source, such as the Mac App Store or the publisher's own distribution platform. No third-party file hosting, blogs, shortened URLs, redirects, affiliate, referral, or invite links.
How often can I promote my own app?
Infrequent self-promotion is permitted no more than once per 30 days per developer, counted from your last app post even if it was removed. Well-established developers with an app flair may post once per app per 30 days.
Do I need to disclose that I am the developer?
Yes, you must always disclose your relationship to your software in comments promoting your app.
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