Can I post a link to my song or playlist to promote it?
No, the rule "Only posts ASKING for recommendations are allowed" means you cannot post to directly recommend or promote music, artists, or playlists.
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r/MusicRecommendations rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/MusicRecommendations: 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
- 210,803
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Hobby and enthusiast communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be kind and helpful: Don't be rude, don't judge people for their taste, don't use hate speech of any kind. We'd like to keep the community friendly and welcoming.
- Only posts ASKING for recommendations are allowed.: The only exceptions are: "Song lottery" and "Music discovery" posts. No posts directly recommending/promoting music, artists or playlists are allowed. You can recommend music only in response to requests. You can and are advised to include link(s), if you firstly describe what you're looking for and pick an appropriate flair.
- All recommendations should be related to the OP's request: Don't spam random music recommendations unrelated to the request. Repetitive abuse might result in a ban.
- No clickbait, uninformative posts: All posts have to be clear about what you're asking for. No "music like this [song/playlist link]" posts are allowed. Write at least the artist (+ song title) and describe shortly the music style. But it's the best to describe as well as possible music you're searching for. Still if you're asking for music similar to specific songs, aside of description it's a good idea to include links, especially if songs are not very popular.
- Use an appropriate flair: Try to pick a flair that is the closest to what you're looking for. If you have requirements that are not limited to one genre, pick "theme/mood/..." If you're unsure what to pick, choose "other/many/unknown" Don't use "Your favorite music (anything)" flair for requests with any very specific requirements. It's for asking for music that other Redditors want to recommend at this moment. "Music discovery" is for recommending or asking about different tools/ways of finding new music.
- No self promotion: ...unless directly asked for. Repetitive recommending only your own songs in comments or making self promo posts might result in a ban. The only place in this sub where you can officially promote yourself is [(self)Promo playlist](https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/comments/1bdz2uj/official_selfpromo_collab_playlist/)
- No song search/identification posts: There are different subs for this. Try at: r/whatsthissong, r/tipofmytongue, r/helpmefind
- No genre identification: If you don't know the genre just pick Rec.Me: other/many/unknown genres flair, include link(s) and try to be as descriptive as possible about the music you search for (is it vocal/instrumental, acoustic/electronic, chill/upbeat/experimental/heavy/dark etc.)
- No off-topic posts: All submissions must be asking for music suggestions. Random questions, discussion posts etc. will be promptly removed.
- No spamming: In order for the sub to function smoothly we will be routinely removing any spam/troll submissions and ban users making such posts or comments.
- Only high quality and free "music discovery" ways: No reaction channels with no deeper content (good reaction&analysis channels are fine) or tools unusable or unavailable without paying for them.
- Respond in "I'll rate your rec." posts: If you made "I'll rate your rec." post, be sure to respond to at least 10 recommendations within 8 hours after posting.
Works well
- Write a request post describing a mood or theme, name a reference artist and song, pick the matching flair, and include a link only after the description.
- Post a music discovery thread about a free tool or method for finding new music, as long as it has deeper content and is not a shallow reaction channel.
- Start a song lottery post, which is one of the two allowed exceptions to the rule that only requests are permitted.
- Start an I'll rate your rec thread, then reply to at least 10 recommendations within 8 hours as the rule requires.
- Comment on other people's request posts with recommendations that directly match what they asked for, including links where helpful.
Avoid
- Do not post a song or artist directly to promote them, because the rule "No self promotion" bans this and may lead to a ban.
- Do not post a link alone with no description, because the rule "No clickbait, uninformative posts" requires you to write at least the artist and song title and describe the style.
- Do not post to identify a song you heard, because the rule "No song search/identification posts" says to use other subs for that.
- Do not ask others to identify a genre for you, because the rule "No genre identification" says to pick the unknown flair and describe the music yourself.
- Do not post off-topic questions or discussions, because the rule "No off-topic posts" says all submissions must be asking for music suggestions.
- Do not recommend music unrelated to the original request, because the rule "All recommendations should be related to the OP's request" calls that spam and warns it may result in a ban.
What r/MusicRecommendations Is For
This community is for people who want to ask for music recommendations. The public description says it is the best place to request music similar to your recent favorites or discoveries, with a specific genre, theme, or mood, or just any songs that other Redditors love and want to recommend. The rules make clear that only posts asking for recommendations are allowed, with two exceptions for song lottery and music discovery posts. People who post here are looking for suggestions, and people who comment are expected to give recommendations that match the request.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that matters most for anyone with something to share is "No self promotion". It says you cannot promote yourself unless directly asked, and repetitive self promotion in comments or posts might result in a ban. The only official place to promote yourself is the self promo collab playlist thread linked in that rule. The next rule that decides whether a post survives is "Only posts ASKING for recommendations are allowed". The only exceptions are song lottery and music discovery posts, and even then you cannot post to directly recommend or promote music. The rule "No clickbait, uninformative posts" matters because it requires you to write at least the artist and song title and describe the music style, rather than just dropping a link. The rule "Use an appropriate flair" matters because posts need a flair that matches the request. The rule "All recommendations should be related to the OP's request" matters because it bans spamming random music in comments. The rule "Respond in 'I'll rate your rec.' posts" matters if you make a rating thread, because you must reply to at least 10 recommendations within 8 hours. The rule "No spamming" gives moderators latitude to remove anything they see as spam or trolling. The rule "No off-topic posts" keeps the sub limited to music suggestions. The rule "No song search/identification posts" sends that activity elsewhere. The rule "No genre identification" tells you to use the unknown flair and describe the music yourself. The rule "Only high quality and free 'music discovery' ways" matters if you post about discovery tools, because it bans paid tools and shallow reaction channels.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine request for music recommendations. You describe the style, mood, or genre you are looking for, name at least one artist or song title as a reference, pick the closest matching flair, and include links only after you have described what you want. If you have a music discovery tool or method that is free and high quality, you can post about it under the music discovery exception. If you want to promote your own music, the only sanctioned path is the self promo collab playlist thread linked in the rules. For a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, the honest move is to participate as a real member first, answer other people's requests with relevant recommendations, and only mention your own product or music when someone directly asks for it or when you are in the official promo thread.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting to promote your own music, artist, or playlist, because the rule "No self promotion" bans this and says repetitive self promotion might result in a ban. The only official place to promote yourself is the self promo collab playlist thread. Avoid posting a link alone with no description, because the rule "No clickbait, uninformative posts" requires you to write at least the artist and song title and describe the music style. Avoid posting to identify a song you heard, because the rule "No song search/identification posts" says to use other subs for that. Avoid asking others to identify a genre for you, because the rule "No genre identification" says to pick the unknown flair and describe the music yourself. Avoid off-topic posts like random questions or discussions, because the rule "No off-topic posts" says all submissions must be asking for music suggestions. Avoid recommending music unrelated to the original request, because the rule "All recommendations should be related to the OP's request" calls that spam and warns it may result in a ban. Avoid spamming or trolling, because the rule "No spamming" says such posts or comments will be removed and users may be banned. If you make a rating thread, avoid ignoring the replies, because the rule "Respond in 'I'll rate your rec.' posts" requires you to respond to at least 10 recommendations within 8 hours.
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Common questions about r/MusicRecommendations
Can I include links in my request post?
Yes, the rules say you can include links if you first describe what you are looking for and pick an appropriate flair.
Where is the only place I can officially promote myself?
The only official place is the self promo collab playlist thread linked in the rule "No self promotion".
Can I post asking people to identify a song I heard?
No, the rule "No song search/identification posts" directs those posts to other communities.
What do I have to do if I post a rating thread?
The rule "Respond in 'I'll rate your rec.' posts" says you must respond to at least 10 recommendations within 8 hours after posting.
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