Can I promote my product or service here?
No. The rule "Promotions should be shared elsewhere" says no unapproved adverts or promotion at all. You may post to ask for guidance about where on Reddit you may promote.
Subreddit guides
r/NewToReddit rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/NewToReddit: 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
- 1,814,050
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be kind, decent, polite, & respectful. SFW content only. Tag post NSFW if profile is 18+: * This community is a **safe space for everyone** * Engage in good faith; no trolling * [Reddit’s rules](https://redditinc.com/policies/reddit-rules) * If your profile is marked NSFW/18+, tag your post NSFW; we often check profiles in order to help, & extra warning is nice * We do not allow profanity, or adult content of any kind, including links, sub links, or descriptions. NSFW directory links are OK with clear warning * [Full rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/rules)
- Post to ask questions about using Reddit: * All posts must be questions about using Reddit * This is not the correct place for venting, rants, complaints, inflammatory or loaded questions, debate, user polls, speculation, or suggestions for Reddit * Nor requesting subreddit recommendations, chat, intros, or mod questions * [See the full rules for details](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/rules/)
- Please avoid asking questions from our common questions list: * Please do not ask about the topics listed [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/rules/restricted-questions). Instead, please read [Our common questions page](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/common-questions/). Only post if the answer to your question is not there * This list is subject to change * Remember we’re not Reddit employees, nor mediators, or a complaints department, & can’t help with suspensions, change the site, or change how other communities are run
- Post only once per 72 hours: * This gives everyone a fair chance to ask their question without it getting pushed down the page by someone with multiple questions. * If you already have a post and have further questions, please add them as replies to a [helpers](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/helpers) or mods.
- All comments should be constructive: * We strive to be a welcoming, helpful, & understanding community * All replies to a post (parent comments) should be a genuine attempt to help the poster * All comments should be constructive, instructive, or an enquiry. (refrain from complaints, rants, inflammatory language, politics, debate, or speculation, & help users with Reddit as it currently is; imperfect) * Remain on the topic and follow the rules of each of our weekly threads when participating in them.
- Refrain from asking for votes or karma, naming free karma subs, or sharing how you are voting: * We discourage use of subs offering free karma, as participation in them may lead to bans. * You may ask about karma & earning it genuinely. Please read [our guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/reddit_and_karma_explained/) for more information. * Please do not say who or what you are upvoting or downvoting. * Attempts to evade this rule may result in a ban.
- Refrain from sharing or requesting specific community requirements: * Avoid asking for or sharing specific community requirements * You may suggest communities to others, share where requirements might be found, & link to (not copy) our [new-user friendly sub list](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs) * This is so we are not sharing any information that other mods don't wish us to share. The subs on our list are there with permission. We wish to help new redditors as much as possible without causing any issue for other mods.
- Be as accurate and understanding as you can: * Please strive to ensure the information you are providing is correct to the best of your knowledge and tailored for new or inexperienced redditors. * Do not mislead others, or lead them into potentially uncomfortable situations, without adequate warning, joke or not. * If commenting with a guide from other sites or subs, please modmail first for approval. * [See the full rules for more](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/rules/)
- Be considerate in negative situations (details below): * If your content is about a negative interaction, only explain the situation objectively & ask your question without names of communities (subs/subreddits), users, or mods. The NToR mods will message if we require more information to help. * We are not Reddit employees, nor mediators. We cannot comment with more than generalisations about the actions of other mod teams. * General genuine queries about other communities such as how to post there are fine. * Modmail about our actions/policies.
- Promotions should be shared elsewhere: * No unapproved adverts or promotion at all. * You may post to ask for guidance about where on Reddit you may promote. * If your community has low to no karma and account age requirements, we invite you to modmail us for consideration to be offered a place on our new-user friendly subreddit list. [Guidance](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/nufs-list-guidelines)
- Please avoid using Large Language Models (LLMs) here: * Answers produced this way are not accurate and may use old data. * We value answers from your own experience, in your own words, tailored for OP, and the more welcoming, friendly, and authentic tone you will have over LLMs. * We thank helpers with user flair and will not award this to accounts sharing bot generated content or who are plagiarising. * An example of an LLMs (Large Language Model) is ChatGPT. * [See the full rules for details](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/rules/)
Works well
- Ask a genuine question about how Reddit works, such as how karma is calculated or what account age means for posting in other communities.
- Ask for guidance about where on Reddit you may promote your product, since the rules allow this kind of question.
- Ask how to find communities relevant to your industry without naming your product or sharing specific community requirements.
- Ask a question about how to use a Reddit feature, such as how flairs work or how to edit a post, after checking the common questions wiki first.
Avoid
- Do not post anything that promotes your product, service, or brand, because the rule "Promotions should be shared elsewhere" bans all unapproved adverts or promotion.
- Do not ask for karma or votes, mention free karma subreddits, or say what you are upvoting or downvoting, as the rule "Refrain from asking for votes or karma, naming free karma subs, or sharing how you are voting" discourages this and may lead to a ban.
- Do not post more than once every 72 hours, because the rule "Post only once per 72 hours" is enforced to give everyone a fair chance.
- Do not vent, rant, complain, debate, or ask for subreddit recommendations, because the rule "Post to ask questions about using Reddit" says this is not the correct place for those.
- Do not ask about topics on the common questions list, because the rule "Please avoid asking questions from our common questions list" asks you to read the wiki first.
- Do not share or request specific community requirements, because the rule "Refrain from sharing or requesting specific community requirements" protects information other moderators do not want shared.
What r/NewToReddit Is For
This is an unofficial help community where any Redditor can ask questions about how to use Reddit. The public description says it is a place for all Redditors to ask questions about how to Reddit. The rules clarify that all posts must be questions about using Reddit, and it is not the place for venting, rants, complaints, debate, or suggestions for the platform. People come here to learn the basics, understand karma, and figure out how the site works. The community also runs a chat post every Tuesday and points users to its top post to learn about karma.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for a founder are the ones that keep the space clean and on topic. The rule "Post to ask questions about using Reddit" means your post must be a genuine question about how to use the platform, not a launch announcement or a story about your product. The rule "Promotions should be shared elsewhere" bans all unapproved adverts or promotion, though you may ask for guidance about where on Reddit you may promote. The rule "Refrain from asking for votes or karma, naming free karma subs, or sharing how you are voting" is strict and says attempts to evade it may result in a ban. The rule "Post only once per 72 hours" limits how often you can post. The rule "Please avoid using Large Language Models (LLMs) here" discourages AI-generated answers and values your own words. The rule "Be considerate in negative situations (details below)" asks you to keep complaints objective and nameless.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine question about how to use Reddit that is not already answered in the common questions wiki. For a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, the safest move is to ask an honest question about how Reddit works, such as how to find communities relevant to your field or how to understand karma and account age requirements. You could also ask for guidance about where on Reddit you may promote, since the rule "Promotions should be shared elsewhere" allows that. Keep it specific, polite, and free of any mention of your product. If you have a follow-up question, add it as a reply to your existing post rather than starting a new one, because the rule "Post only once per 72 hours" limits how often you can post.
What To Avoid
Avoid any form of promotion, because the rule "Promotions should be shared elsewhere" bans unapproved adverts or promotion. Do not ask for karma or votes, name free karma subreddits, or share how you are voting, because the rule "Refrain from asking for votes or karma, naming free karma subs, or sharing how you are voting" may result in a ban if you try to evade it. Do not post more than once every 72 hours, as the rule "Post only once per 72 hours" is enforced to keep things fair. Do not vent, rant, complain, debate, or ask for subreddit recommendations, because the rule "Post to ask questions about using Reddit" says those do not belong here. Do not ask about topics already on the common questions list, because the rule "Please avoid asking questions from our common questions list" asks you to read the wiki first. Do not share or request specific community requirements, because the rule "Refrain from sharing or requesting specific community requirements" protects information other moderators do not want shared. Do not use AI-generated answers, because the rule "Please avoid using Large Language Models (LLMs) here" says they are not accurate and the community values your own words.
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Common questions about r/NewToReddit
Can I ask people for upvotes or karma here?
No. The rule "Refrain from asking for votes or karma, naming free karma subs, or sharing how you are voting" says attempts to evade this rule may result in a ban.
How often can I post?
You must wait 72 hours between posts. The rule "Post only once per 72 hours" says this gives everyone a fair chance to ask their question.
Can I post a complaint or suggestion about how Reddit works?
No. The rule "Post to ask questions about using Reddit" says this is not the correct place for venting, rants, complaints, or suggestions for Reddit.
Can I use an AI tool like ChatGPT to help write my answer?
No. The rule "Please avoid using Large Language Models (LLMs) here" says answers produced this way are not accurate and may use old data, and the community values answers from your own experience in your own words.
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