r/roastmystartup rules, stats, and what to post

A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/roastmystartup: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.

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By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.

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Current public stats

Members: 5,000
Verified: July 9, 2026
Category: Product feedback and launch validation

Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.

Rule summary

No ProductHunt Links, Vercel Links, just a Link or free subdomains: Unfortunately we experience a ridiculous amount of spam that all have one thing in common - ProductHunt links and.......now Vercel links. Any post with a producthunt or vercel link will be removed. If you don't believe in your startup enough to buy a domain its not worth our time to roast.
No Reporting People for BS: Don't like a roast? That doesnt mean you get to report it. Also if you report somebody and claim they did something to you in another subreddit - we don't care. We will not ban people for things done in other subreddits. Period.
Lack Of Effort or not Roast: If you simply repost from another subreddit the post will removed, if you just post a two sentence post it will be removed, if you post something asking a question it will be removed. This is to prevent spamming if the sub and low quality nonsense.
AI Slop: Post that are written by AI will be removed at our sole discretion. You know what we are talking about.

Works well

Posts that match the community context: Post your start-up (or start-up idea) for other entrepreneurs to roast it. We won't hold back punches.
Specific questions or lessons about product critique, launch feedback, testers, and early-user learning, with enough context for useful replies.
Ask for critique on a specific product surface, audience, or launch decision.
Share what changed after user feedback and what you need help deciding next.
Drafts that satisfy the visible rule "Lack Of Effort or not Roast" before any link, launch, or product mention appears.

Avoid

Anything that trips "No ProductHunt Links, Vercel Links, just a Link or free subdomains": Unfortunately we experience a ridiculous amount of spam that all have one thing in common - ProductHunt links and.......now Vercel links. Any post...
Off-topic posts that do not fit the visible community context or product critique, launch feedback, testers, and early-user learning.
Low-context posts that fail "Lack Of Effort or not Roast": If you simply repost from another subreddit the post will removed, if you just post a two sentence post it will be removed, if you post something...
Posts that ignore "No Reporting People for BS": Don't like a roast? That doesnt mean you get to report it. Also if you report somebody and claim they did something to you in another subreddit - we...
Posts that ignore "AI Slop": Post that are written by AI will be removed at our sole discretion. You know what we are talking about.

What r/roastmystartup Is For

Reddit describes r/roastmystartup this way: Post your start-up (or start-up idea) for other entrepreneurs to roast it. We won't hold back punches.

For Rankhog planning, treat it as a place for product critique, launch feedback, testers, and early-user learning. Use the source description and the visible rule list before deciding whether a startup post belongs there.

Rules That Matter Before Posting

The fetched old Reddit rules include "No ProductHunt Links, Vercel Links, just a Link or free subdomains", "No Reporting People for BS", "Lack Of Effort or not Roast", "AI Slop". The rule to read twice is "No ProductHunt Links, Vercel Links, just a Link or free subdomains". It is the clearest source-backed warning against turning the subreddit into a launch, link, or sales channel.

What To Post

A strong post gives the community something to answer, inspect, or learn from before it asks for attention. Bring the audience, stage, constraint, what you tried, and the exact question.

Good fits include:

Posts that match the community context: Post your start-up (or start-up idea) for other entrepreneurs to roast it. We won't hold back punches.
Specific questions or lessons about product critique, launch feedback, testers, and early-user learning, with enough context for useful replies.
Ask for critique on a specific product surface, audience, or launch decision.

What To Avoid

Do not use r/roastmystartup as a cold launch channel. The safest draft should still make sense if the company name, product URL, and call to action are removed.

Watch for:

Anything that trips "No ProductHunt Links, Vercel Links, just a Link or free subdomains": Unfortunately we experience a ridiculous amount of spam that all have one thing in common - ProductHunt links and.......now Vercel links. Any post...
Off-topic posts that do not fit the visible community context or product critique, launch feedback, testers, and early-user learning.
Low-context posts that fail "Lack Of Effort or not Roast": If you simply repost from another subreddit the post will removed, if you just post a two sentence post it will be removed, if you post something...

Rankhog Notes

Use this page as a pre-flight check. If the rule note and the community description do not support the post, choose another subreddit or turn the idea into a comment, lesson, or question first.

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Common questions about r/roastmystartup

Can I promote a startup in r/roastmystartup?

Treat direct promotion as high-risk because the fetched public rules include "No ProductHunt Links, Vercel Links, just a Link or free subdomains". A safer post should lead with a useful question, lesson, or context that fits the community.

What should I post in r/roastmystartup?

Use it for product critique, launch feedback, testers, and early-user learning. The source context says: Post your start-up (or start-up idea) for other entrepreneurs to roast it. We won't hold back punches.

What rule should I read first for r/roastmystartup?

Start with "No ProductHunt Links, Vercel Links, just a Link or free subdomains": Unfortunately we experience a ridiculous amount of spam that all have one thing in common - ProductHunt links and.......now Vercel links. Any post with a producthunt or vercel...

What gets removed fastest in r/roastmystartup?

Posts that ignore "Lack Of Effort or not Roast" are risky. If you simply repost from another subreddit the post will removed, if you just post a two sentence post it will be removed, if you post something asking a...

Lists featuring r/roastmystartup

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