Can I post about my Mac app?
Only on Saturdays UTC, and only for apps on the official Mac App Store or reputable, established GitHub repositories, per “Rule 7”.
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r/MacOS rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/MacOS: 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
- 647,766
- Verified
- October 12, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Rule 1: Be Civil/Practice Reddiquette: Be civil with others, but also don't forget to have thick skin. The r/macOS moderators reserve the right to moderate the subreddit how we see fit.
- Rule 2: No posts that aren't related to macOS: If your post is not directly related to macOS, it will be removed by the moderators. Please check the sidebar for additional subreddits that may be more suitable for your post.
- Rule 3: No NSFW content: NSFW content is strictly prohibited on r/macOS.
- Rule 4: No selling, trading, or asking to buy devices.: Selling, trading, and other transactions are not allowed on r/macOS. Please see r/AppleSwap or r/HardwareSwap for conduction transactions.
- Rule 5: No Beta Posts: Please use r/macOSBeta for questions pertaining to beta versions of macOS
- Rule 6: No spam or piracy.: Spam and Piracy are not allowed on Reddit. Your posts will be removed and the Admins will be contacted.
- Rule 7: Promotional posts are ONLY allowed on Saturdays (UTC): Self-promotion is permitted only on Saturdays (UTC). This is limited to apps available on the official Mac App Store or reputable, established GitHub repositories. All GitHub links are subject to automated security auditing via GitHub-Guard. Promotional posts made on any other day of the week will be removed.
- Rule 8: No bots: We do not allow bot posts.
- Rule 9: No political/religious content: Avoid all political/religious discussions.
- Rule 10: No reposts: Check the new queue before you post. Recent reposts will be removed.
- Rule 11: Be specific when requesting help: Please include your Mac Model, Year, and macOS Version, plus any steps you have already taken. Vague requests may be removed.
Works well
- A detailed troubleshooting question that names your Mac model, year, and macOS version and lists the steps you already tried
- A Saturday UTC post sharing your Mac app when it is live on the official Mac App Store
- A Saturday UTC post sharing an open source tool from a reputable, established GitHub repository, written as a helpful share rather than a pitch
- A genuine question about a macOS feature or workflow that invites other users to share how they handle it
- A short writeup of a macOS problem you solved, with the exact steps, so the next person with the same issue benefits
Avoid
- Posting your app promotion on any day other than Saturday UTC, which gets removed under “Rule 7”
- Promoting an app that is not on the official Mac App Store or an established GitHub repository
- Posting about beta versions of macOS, which belongs in r/macOSBeta under “Rule 5”
- Asking people to buy, sell, or trade devices, which is banned by “Rule 4”
- Writing a vague help request without your Mac model, year, and macOS version, which risks removal under “Rule 11”
- Dropping a link to something unrelated to macOS, which trips “Rule 2” and gets removed fast here
What r/MacOS Is For
This is a community for talking about macOS, the operating system that powers Apple Macintosh computers. People come here to discuss the operating system itself, ask for help with it, and share things built for it. The rules tell you who posts here: Mac users asking questions, people troubleshooting problems, and developers sharing Mac apps. The rules also show what does not belong, like device sales, beta talk, politics, religion, and anything unrelated to macOS. It is a topic focused room, not a general tech or Apple hardware marketplace.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that decides everything for a founder is “Rule 7”, which says promotional posts are only allowed on Saturdays UTC, and only for apps on the official Mac App Store or reputable, established GitHub repositories. It also warns that GitHub links go through automated security auditing via GitHub-Guard, so a sketchy repo will not survive. “Rule 2” removes anything not directly related to macOS, which is a wide net that catches off topic marketing. “Rule 6” bans spam and piracy outright, and “Rule 8” bans bot posts, so automation and bulk posting are dead ends. If you ask for help, “Rule 11” requires your Mac model, year, and macOS version plus steps you already tried, or your post may be removed. “Rule 1” asks for civility, “Rule 5” sends beta questions to r/macOSBeta, and “Rule 10” removes recent reposts, so check the new queue before posting.
What To Post
A good post here is directly about macOS and useful to someone who uses it every day. If you are troubleshooting, state your Mac model, year, and macOS version, plus the steps you already tried, because “Rule 11” asks for exactly that. If you built a Mac app, save it for Saturday UTC and make sure it is on the official Mac App Store or a reputable, established GitHub repository before you post. Write the post like a helpful member of the community, not an ad, and be ready to answer questions in the comments. Check the new queue first so you are not reposting something recent. Keep it civil, keep it on topic, and never post about beta versions here.
What To Avoid
The fastest way to get removed is promoting on a weekday, because “Rule 7” says promotional posts made on any other day of the week will be removed. Promoting something that is not on the Mac App Store or an established GitHub repository also fails that rule. Posting about beta versions trips “Rule 5”, which sends those questions to r/macOSBeta. Selling, trading, or asking to buy devices breaks “Rule 4”, which points transactions to r/AppleSwap or r/HardwareSwap. Anything not directly related to macOS breaks “Rule 2”. Spam and piracy break “Rule 6”, bot posts break “Rule 8”, and political or religious content breaks “Rule 9”. Vague help requests without your Mac model, year, and macOS version risk removal under “Rule 11”. Recent reposts break “Rule 10”, and being uncivil breaks “Rule 1”.
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Common questions about r/MacOS
Are links allowed?
Yes, links are allowed, but GitHub links are subject to automated security auditing via GitHub-Guard.
Can I ask about the macOS beta?
No, beta questions are not allowed here, use r/macOSBeta instead.
Can I ask for help with a macOS problem?
Yes, as long as it is directly related to macOS and you include your Mac model, year, and macOS version plus steps you have already taken.
Can I sell or trade my Mac here?
No, all transactions are banned here, and the rules point to r/AppleSwap or r/HardwareSwap instead.
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