Can I promote my product or share a link to my landing page here?
No. The community states under "R2: No Spam or Self-Promotion" that it does not allow spam, advertisements, or self-promotion.
Subreddit guides
r/reddithelp rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/reddithelp: 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
- 85,841
- 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
- R1: Respect Others: - We maintain a respectful community. - We don't tolerate insults or negativity. - Remember your [Reddiquette](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439) - We ask that you refrain from making comments about r/reddithelp moderation efforts within posts or comments. Modmail is available for review and requests.
- R2: No Spam or Self-Promotion: Our community does not allow spam, advertisements, or self-promotion.
- R3: No Brigading, Harassment, or Doxxing: Brigading, harassment, and doxxing, or negative references that could influence others to these actions, are strictly forbidden. - Brigading includes any organized attempt to influence another community (e.g., mass downvoting, coordinated harassment, trolling mods, or "witch hunts"); - Don't use your post as a call to action against another user or subreddit; - Doxxing is sharing private or identifying information about someone without their consent; - Violations may result in an immediate ban.
- R4: Follow Reddit Policies: - Do not ask for or offer advice about how to bypass subreddit filters or Reddit sitewide filters. - **This includes** [ban evasion](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/15484544471444-Ban-evasion-filter). - **And also Reddit's age verification**. - Discussions about illegal or illicit activities are not allowed. - Reddit Content Policy: [here](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) - Reddit User Agreement: [here](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/user-agreement)
- R5: No Politically Inflammatory Content: It doesn't matter where it lands on the political spectrum. No politics or mention of politicized incidents.
- R6: Moderator Discretion: Moderators have discretion to remove any posts or comments that are not a fit for this community.
- R7: No Ranting or Soapboxing: To maintain a supportive and effective environment, we do not allow posts that are primarily rants, vents, or soapboxing about personal grievances. - Posts and comments should clearly state a problem you need help with or offer practical advice to others. - No grandstanding or larping for sympathy: Do not use your post to preach, lecture, or push a particular agenda. - This isn't the place to air your grievances about being banned from another subreddit, or to complain about other communities.
Works well
- Ask a specific question about how a Reddit feature works, such as how to find your saved posts or what a certain badge means.
- Post a clear question about a Reddit setting you do not understand, like how to change your username display or manage notifications.
- Share a short, practical tip about navigating Reddit that answers a common question, without mentioning any product or brand.
Avoid
- Do not advertise your product, link to your site, or promote your brand, because the community bans self-promotion under "R2: No Spam or Self-Promotion".
- Do not use your post to complain about being banned from another subreddit, since "R7: No Ranting or Soapboxing" explicitly calls that out.
- Do not ask how to bypass subreddit filters, ban evasion filters, or age verification, because "R4: Follow Reddit Policies" forbids it.
- Do not post rants, vents, or personal grievances without a clear question, as "R7: No Ranting or Soapboxing" says those are not allowed.
- Do not organize or encourage mass downvoting, harassment, or calls to action against another user or subreddit, because "R3: No Brigading, Harassment, or Doxxing" may result in an immediate ban.
- Do not include any political content or mention of politicized incidents, because "R5: No Politically Inflammatory Content" bans it regardless of where it falls on the spectrum.
What r/reddithelp Is For
This is a community of volunteers who help other Redditors navigate Reddit. People come here to ask questions about how Reddit works and to get practical help with using the platform. The rules make clear that posts should state a specific problem you need help with or offer practical advice to others. It is not a place for personal grievances, complaints about other communities, or promotion of anything.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that matters most for anyone doing marketing is "R2: No Spam or Self-Promotion", which states plainly that the community does not allow spam, advertisements, or self-promotion. That means no product plugs, no link drops, no subtle brand mentions. "R7: No Ranting or Soapboxing" also matters because it tells you the community wants clear questions, not complaints or agendas. "R4: Follow Reddit Policies" is strict about not asking for or offering advice on bypassing filters, including ban evasion and age verification. "R1: Respect Others" asks you to keep comments about moderation out of posts and use modmail instead. "R3: No Brigading, Harassment, or Doxxing" forbids organized attempts to influence another community and says violations may result in an immediate ban. "R5: No Politically Inflammatory Content" keeps all politics out. "R6: Moderator Discretion" means moderators can remove anything they feel is not a fit.
What To Post
If you are a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, the only honest path here is to be a genuine participant. Ask a clear, specific question about navigating Reddit that you actually need help with. Offer practical advice to others if you have useful knowledge about how Reddit works. Do not mention your product, your company, or your blog. The community is for help with Reddit itself, so your post should fit that purpose exactly.
What To Avoid
Avoid any form of promotion, because "R2: No Spam or Self-Promotion" bans spam, advertisements, and self-promotion outright. Do not post rants or vents about being banned from another subreddit, because "R7: No Ranting or Soapboxing" calls that out directly. Do not ask how to bypass subreddit filters, ban evasion filters, or age verification, because "R4: Follow Reddit Policies" forbids it. Do not organize or encourage any action against another user or subreddit, because "R3: No Brigading, Harassment, or Doxxing" says violations may result in an immediate ban. Keep all politics out, because "R5: No Politically Inflammatory Content" bans it no matter where it lands on the spectrum. Do not comment on moderation efforts within posts or comments, because "R1: Respect Others" says to use modmail instead.
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Common questions about r/reddithelp
Can I post about being banned from another subreddit?
No. "R7: No Ranting or Soapboxing" says this is not the place to air grievances about being banned from another subreddit or to complain about other communities.
Can I ask how to get around a subreddit ban or filter?
No. "R4: Follow Reddit Policies" forbids asking for or offering advice about how to bypass subreddit filters, ban evasion filters, or age verification.
What should my post look like if I want to participate?
Your post should clearly state a specific problem you need help with, based on the community's description of helping Redditors navigate Reddit and the survival tip to state a specific problem.
What happens if I criticize the moderators in a post?
Moderators have discretion under "R6: Moderator Discretion" to remove any posts or comments that are not a fit for the community, and "R1: Respect Others" asks that you refrain from commenting on moderation efforts within posts or comments and use modmail instead.
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