Can I share my app or product here if it genuinely helps people reduce mindless browsing?
No. The rule called NO APPS bans self promotion posts, apps, surveys, and studies. There is no promotional carve out in the rules.
Subreddit guides
r/nosurf rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/nosurf: 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
- 312,925
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Health and fitness communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- NO APPS. No self promotion posts; no surveys; no research; no studies;: We will not approve any surveys or apps. Self promotion posts are not allowed. Research and doing studies on the community is not allowed.
- Mod requests/subreddit suggestions must go through the mod chat: The designated channel for mod requests and subreddit suggestions is [the mod chat](https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Fnosurf).
Works well
- Share a personal story about how you reduced your own screen time, with no link and no product mention.
- Offer support or encouragement to someone who posted about struggling to stop browsing.
- Ask a sincere question about how people stay focused offline, as long as it is not a survey.
- If you have an idea to improve the subreddit, send it to the mod chat instead of posting it.
Avoid
- Do not post or link to your own app.
- Do not use a post to promote any product, service, or brand.
- Do not post surveys or ask members to fill out a questionnaire.
- Do not frame your project as research or invite the community to participate in a study.
- Do not post subreddit suggestions or mod requests in the main feed. Send them to the mod chat instead.
What r/nosurf Is For
NoSurf is a community for people who want to become more productive and waste less time mindlessly surfing the internet. Members are trying to break the habit of endless scrolling and regain focus. The room is about personal change and honest discussion, not tools or products.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that controls almost everything here is called NO APPS. It bans self promotion posts, surveys, research, and studies, and says the moderators will not approve any of them. The second rule, Mod requests/subreddit suggestions must go through the mod chat, means you should never use the main feed to suggest changes or contact the moderation team.
What To Post
Honestly, promotional posts are not viable here at all. If you are a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, this is a community to participate in as a person, not as a marketer. You could share a genuine story about your own struggles with mindless browsing, or offer encouragement to someone trying to cut back. Any post that smells like it is driving traffic to a product will be removed. If you have a subreddit suggestion, send it to the mod chat rather than posting it publicly.
What To Avoid
Do not share your own app or any product you built. Do not post surveys or ask the community to join a research study. Do not post self promotion of any kind. Do not post mod requests or subreddit suggestions in the feed, because the rules say those must go through the mod chat instead.
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Common questions about r/nosurf
Can I run a survey or research study here?
No. The rules say research and doing studies on the community is not allowed, and surveys are explicitly prohibited.
How do I contact the moderators about a subreddit suggestion?
Use the mod chat link provided in the rules. Posts about subreddit suggestions do not belong in the main feed.
What kind of content is welcome if I cannot promote anything?
The community is focused on becoming more productive and wasting less time mindlessly surfing the internet, so honest personal stories about cutting screen time would be the closest fit. Just avoid anything promotional.
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