Can I post a press release about my company?
Only if it is a recent, factual news article published within the last seven days, not behind a paywall, and not primarily opinion or advocacy.
Subreddit guides
r/news rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/news: 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
- 31,549,257
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Digital marketing practitioners
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Submissions must be articles about a specific news event: A story that does not properly report a story, or is not noteworthy, or is not in English. Self-posts and meta-posts without moderator approval (live update threads, major breaking news, and megathreads are usually exempt) are not allowed. Articles must be about a specific news event.
- Old News: News articles must be covering recent events, which for our purposes refers to a story published within the last 7 days of submission to /r/news.
- No opinion/analysis or advocacy pieces: Opinion and analysis should go in /r/Foodforthought or another relevant subreddit. This includes articles with editorial opinion, personal conjecture, or otherwise. Press releases with an editorial slant, and analysis of news events (rather than reporting on the event itself) are not allowed. Both articles and domains regarding advocacy for a certain point of view or ideology rather than objective reporting should be reviewed under this rule.
- Articles must not be primarily concerning politics: Articles must not be primarily concerning politics. To meet our requirements, a definitive outcome needs to have been reached. Political posturing, such as a politician making remarks, are not allowed. Political procedure, such as a bill being introduced for legislative review, are not allowed. A piece of legislation being signed into law or the results of an election being finalized are both examples of definitive outcomes which would be permitted.
- No editorialized titles; Title must match article title: Editorialized titles, written by the posting user or the domain, are not allowed. Titles should be unbiased and strictly factual. When the article itself is titled appropriately, the submission title should be directly sourced from either the title OR lede of the linked article, but not both. Don't plug other subreddits in the title; adding cross-post references is not suitable for /r/news.
- No paywalls/blogspam that steals content: Domains which require the user to purchase a subscription or register an account in order to read the full article are not allowed in /r/news. All users should be able to access the article. Domains which are stealing or reposting content from other news sites, or simply rehash another article without adding substance, are not allowed, and users are encouraged to post the original source instead.
- No posts covering an already submitted story: This rule is in relation to already submitted stories which are being rehashed on multiple domains. If a popular story is being submitted while the same event is covered in another post on the front page, or one with sufficient upvotes at an earlier date, it may be subject to removal. If a story was already submitted but did not become popular, then the rule is not applicable. Spamming a story until it reaches the front page is in violation of reddit's sitewide rules and is not allowed.
- Do not be racist, sexist, vitriolic, or overly crude: Comments containing racist, sexist or bigoted slurs are subject to removal. Comments which promote racism, sexism or bigotry (including a viewpoint in relation to those) are subject to removal, and users whom engage in posting such comments may be banned at the mods' discretion. Overly crude comments which add nothing to discussion are also subject to removal/ban. These include inappropriate or inflammatory comments, personal attacks, etc.
- Do not be unnecessarily rude or provocative: In conjunction with vitriolic and crude comments, a comment that is unnecessarily rude (inflammatory comments, personal attacks) or purposefully provocative (baiting) are subject to removal/ban. Advocating for or celebrating the death of another human being is grounds for a permanent ban from r/news. Regardless of what you think about a person, this type of discourse is unwelcome on r/news and we will not hesitate to remove you for it.
- No cheap or distracting jokes or memes: Jokes, memes, puns, and overall low quality comments are subject to removal, especially in the top-level comments.
- No witchhunting. Follow the Reddit Content Policy.: Any thread which violates reddit's site-wide rules or invokes a witch-hunt is not allowed in /r/news. Contact information publicly advertised by the person or organization in question is allowed so long as it is not being used to incite personal harassment, and doesn't contain personal contact information (home phone number, information of non-public family members, etc.) **To ensure that such comments aren't removed, provide a link to the official page where this information is contained.**
- Do not advocate or celebrate death: While civil criticism of others is allowed (whether living or deceased), advocating or celebrating the death of others, including public figures, is not.
- No bots/Novelty accounts: Bots and novelty accounts are not allowed
Works well
- A straight news article from a free, reputable outlet, published within the last seven days, with the exact article title as your submission title.
- A factual report about a finalized event, such as a signed law or a completed election result, copied from the article title or lede with no added words.
- A civil, on-topic comment that adds context or a verified fact, with no jokes, memes, or personal attacks.
Avoid
- Do not post opinion pieces, analysis, or advocacy articles. The rule 'No opinion/analysis or advocacy pieces' removes anything with editorial slant or personal conjecture.
- Do not edit the article title. The rule 'No editorialized titles; Title must match article title' requires your submission title to come directly from the article title or lede, not both.
- Do not post articles behind paywalls or that require account registration. The rule 'No paywalls/blogspam that steals content' requires all users to be able to access the full article.
- Do not repost a story already on the front page. The rule 'No posts covering an already submitted story' removes duplicate coverage of popular events.
- Do not post self-posts or meta-posts without moderator approval. The rule 'Submissions must be articles about a specific news event' blocks self-posts and meta-posts unless approved.
- Do not post jokes, memes, or puns in top-level comments. The rule 'No cheap or distracting jokes or memes' removes low quality comments.
What r/news Is For
r/news is a place for news articles about current events in the United States and the rest of the world. People come here to read and discuss specific, recent news events. The community wants straight reporting, not opinion, analysis, or advocacy.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule 'Submissions must be articles about a specific news event' means your post must be a real news article, not a self-post or meta-post, unless a moderator approved it. The rule 'No opinion/analysis or advocacy pieces' removes anything with editorial slant or personal conjecture, so a marketing-adjacent post with a viewpoint will not survive. The rule 'Articles must not be primarily concerning politics' blocks political posturing and procedure, allowing only definitive outcomes like a signed law or a finalized election. The rule 'No editorialized titles; Title must match article title' means you must copy the title or the lede exactly, not both, and never add your own framing. The rule 'No paywalls/blogspam that steals content' removes domains that require a subscription or account, so your article must be freely accessible. The rule 'No posts covering an already submitted story' means you cannot resubmit a popular story that is already on the front page.
What To Post
If you are a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, your only safe move here is to share a genuine, recent news article that happens to mention your company or topic, published within the last seven days, from a freely accessible domain. Copy the article title or lede exactly as your submission title. Do not add commentary, opinion, or a call to action in the title. If the article is about a political topic, only post it if a definitive outcome has been reached, like a signed law or a finalized election. In the comments, keep your tone civil and factual, and avoid jokes or memes, especially in top-level comments.
What To Avoid
Avoid opinion, analysis, or advocacy pieces, since the rule 'No opinion/analysis or advocacy pieces' removes them. Avoid political posts about remarks, posturing, or introduced bills, since the rule 'Articles must not be primarily concerning politics' only allows definitive outcomes. Avoid editing titles or adding context, since the rule 'No editorialized titles; Title must match article title' removes anything not sourced from the article title or lede. Avoid paywalled or registration-required domains, since the rule 'No paywalls/blogspam that steals content' removes them. Avoid reposting a story already submitted and popular, since the rule 'No posts covering an already submitted story' removes duplicates. Avoid racist, sexist, or crude comments, since the rule 'Do not be racist, sexist, vitriolic, or overly crude' removes them and may ban you. Avoid celebrating or advocating death, since the rule 'Do not advocate or celebrate death' is grounds for a permanent ban. Avoid jokes, memes, and puns in comments, since the rule 'No cheap or distracting jokes or memes' removes them.
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Common questions about r/news
Can I write a text post about a current event?
No. The rule 'Submissions must be articles about a specific news event' blocks self-posts and meta-posts unless you have moderator approval.
Can I post about a political topic?
Only if a definitive outcome has been reached, such as a bill being signed into law or an election result being finalized. Political posturing and introduced bills are not allowed under the rule 'Articles must not be primarily concerning politics'.
Can I add context to the title?
No. The rule 'No editorialized titles; Title must match article title' requires your title to come directly from the article title or its lede, not a combination of both.
Can I post from a site that requires a free account to read?
No. The rule 'No paywalls/blogspam that steals content' removes domains that require a subscription or account registration to read the full article.
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