Can I promote my product or service here?
The rules do not explicitly mention promotional content, but the no spamming rule means any post must encourage community engagement and not simply push a product.
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r/over60 rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/over60: 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
- 42,421
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Parenting and caregiver communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Follow reddiquette: Reddiquette is the basic informal set of rules regarding how to conduct oneself on reddit. More details on reddiquette can be found at https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette We welcome conversations pertaining to challenging topics. These conversations must be constructive. No name calling/threats/baiting/trolling
- Posts must be related to being over 60: Posts must be by over60ers or related to being over 60. We welcome youngins who want to come say hi or ask questions as well. You can post stories, questions, hardships, victories, photos, videos, articles- anything related to this subreddit.
- Personal info: keep yourself and others safe: The internet is a large place and for your own safety it is advisable that you guard your personal information. Please only share information you are comfortable sharing.
- No NSFW: We are a friendly subreddit here to chat and support each other. No NSFW.
- No research/surveys at this time: At present we are not accepting posts recruiting for studies, surveys, school projects.
- This is not a dating sub: Posts soliciting partners for online or in person dating or NSFW relationships will be removed.
- No spamming/low effort posts: Do not spam the feed with content. All posts should encourage community engagement. If you post an inspirational quote - please comment explaining why this is important to you and why you shared it.
- No selfies: Pictures of life welcome but not selfies.
Works well
- Share a personal story about a hardship or victory from your life over 60, written to invite others to share their own experiences.
- Post a photo from your daily life or a meaningful moment, as long as it is not a selfie, and ask the community a question about it.
- Write a question about a topic relevant to being over 60, such as retirement, health, or relationships, to spark constructive conversation.
- Post an inspirational quote that resonates with you, and add a comment explaining why it is important to you and why you shared it.
- If you are younger, post a respectful question asking the community about their experiences or wisdom on a specific topic.
Avoid
- Do not post selfies, even if the photo is from a meaningful life event.
- Do not post research studies, surveys, or school project recruitment.
- Do not post dating solicitations or relationship seeking content.
- Do not post NSFW content of any kind.
- Do not spam the feed or post low effort content like an inspirational quote without a comment explaining why it matters to you.
What r/over60 Is For
This is a community for individuals over 60 to hang out, talk about their lives, ask questions, and have a good time. The description says each generation has different problems, answers, and wisdom, and this is their place to share it. The rules add that posts must be by over60ers or related to being over 60. Younger people are welcome to come say hi or ask questions, which means the room is not strictly closed off to outsiders, but the focus stays on life over 60.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for anyone doing marketing here are "No spamming/low effort posts" and "No research/surveys at this time". The "No spamming/low effort posts" rule says all posts should encourage community engagement, and even gives a specific example: if you post an inspirational quote, you must add a comment explaining why it is important to you and why you shared it. The "No research/surveys at this time" rule is a hard no on any study, survey, or school project recruitment. "This is not a dating sub" and "No NSFW" keep the room focused on friendly support. "No selfies" is a small but clear boundary: pictures of life are welcome, but not pictures of your face alone.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine story, question, or photo related to life over 60. If you are a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, your best path is to share something real from your own experience that connects to the community's focus on the problems, answers, and wisdom of this generation. You can post stories, hardships, victories, photos, videos, or articles, as long as they are tied to being over 60. If you share an inspirational quote, you must add a comment explaining why it matters to you. Younger founders are allowed to come say hi or ask questions, but the post must still relate to being over 60 or show genuine respect for the community's purpose.
What To Avoid
Do not post surveys, research studies, or school project recruitment, as the "No research/surveys at this time" rule blocks all of it. Do not post dating solicitations or anything seeking a partner, online or in person, because "This is not a dating sub". Do not post NSFW content, as "No NSFW" is a firm rule. Do not post selfies, since "No selfies" says pictures of life are welcome but selfies are not. Do not spam the feed or post low effort content, and if you share an inspirational quote, you must add a comment explaining why it is important to you and why you shared it, or it falls under "No spamming/low effort posts". Guard personal information, as "Personal info: keep yourself and others safe" advises sharing only what you are comfortable sharing.
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Common questions about r/over60
Can I post a survey or research study?
No. The rules state that at present they are not accepting posts recruiting for studies, surveys, or school projects.
Can I post a selfie?
No. The rules explicitly say no selfies, though pictures of life are welcome.
Can I look for a date or partner here?
No. The rules state this is not a dating sub and such posts will be removed.
What gets me banned?
The rules do not specify ban triggers, but posts violating the stated rules will be removed.