Can I post a question about reverse engineering here?
No. The rule 'No question posts' says self-posts have been disabled and questions belong in the weekly questions thread or r/AskReverseEngineering.
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r/ReverseEngineering rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/ReverseEngineering: 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
- 179,833
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No question posts: Self-posts severely degraded the quality of this subreddit when they were enabled, so they have been disabled in favor of a [weekly questions thread](/r/reverseengineering/about/sticky?num=2) which is posted automatically by a robot. See also /r/AskReverseEngineering. If you want to start a discussion, you can try /r/RELounge
- High quality technical content only: If it's not about reverse engineering or does not include any technical details, do not post it just because it "sounds interesting". Marketing fluff or non-technical content will be removed.
- Link directly to source: When feasible, post direct links to content. Blogs and websites that re-host or merely link to content that was originally available on another site, and remains available on its original site, are not allowed. Domains that do not produce original content of their own and only exist to re-host content will be banned on the grounds of being spam.
- Civilized discourse: When commenting, please discuss content and not presentation. This is a technical community, so pointing out technical flaws is certainly within the realm of discourse, but please try not to be an asshole when you do. Imagine yourself speaking your comment in a public place to the person's face when you write it. It would be tragic if needlessly negative commentary discouraged participation in the already-microscopic world of reverse engineering.
Works well
- A direct link to an original deep technical writeup on a reverse engineering technique you built or studied.
- A link to original research or a tool breakdown that includes real technical details about reverse engineering.
- A question placed in the weekly questions thread instead of as a standalone post.
Avoid
- Posting questions as standalone self-posts. The rule named 'No question posts' says those degrade quality and belong in the weekly questions thread instead.
- Sharing marketing fluff or non-technical content. The rule 'High quality technical content only' says such posts will be removed.
- Linking to blogs or sites that re-host content available at its original source. The rule 'Link directly to source' says re-hosting domains can be banned as spam.
- Being uncivil in comments. The rule 'Civilized discourse' asks you to discuss content and not presentation, and to avoid needless negativity.
What r/ReverseEngineering Is For
This community is for reverse engineering content and the people who practice it. The public description calls it a moderated community dedicated to all things reverse engineering. The rules make clear that it is a technical community, not a general discussion board, and the moderators want high quality technical content only.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for a marketing-adjacent post are 'No question posts', 'High quality technical content only', 'Link directly to source', and 'Civilized discourse'. 'No question posts' keeps the main feed clear of questions by sending them to a weekly questions thread. 'High quality technical content only' is the one that will catch most promotional posts, because it says marketing fluff or non-technical content will be removed. 'Link directly to source' means you cannot use a blog that re-hosts someone else's work. 'Civilized discourse' matters once you are in the comments.
What To Post
A good post here is a direct link to original, technical reverse engineering content. If you are a founder with something relevant, share a deep technical writeup, a tool breakdown, or original research that includes real technical details about reverse engineering. Link straight to the source, not a re-hosting blog. If you have a question, do not post it as a self-post, put it in the weekly questions thread mentioned in the rules. If you want a looser discussion, the rules point to r/RELounge.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting questions as standalone self-posts, because the rule 'No question posts' says they have been disabled. Avoid marketing fluff or non-technical content, because the rule 'High quality technical content only' says it will be removed. Avoid linking to blogs or websites that re-host content that is still available at its original source, because the rule 'Link directly to source' says such domains can be banned on the grounds of being spam. Avoid uncivil comments, because the rule 'Civilized discourse' asks you to discuss content and not presentation and to imagine speaking to the person's face.
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Common questions about r/ReverseEngineering
Can I share a blog post about my reverse engineering tool?
Only if it contains real technical details about reverse engineering. The rule 'High quality technical content only' says marketing fluff or non-technical content will be removed.
Where should I link when sharing content?
Link directly to the original source. The rule 'Link directly to source' says re-hosting sites and domains that only exist to re-host content are not allowed and can be banned as spam.
How should I comment on technical flaws in someone's work?
Keep it civil and focused on content, not presentation. The rule 'Civilized discourse' says to avoid being an asshole and not discourage participation.
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