r/SideProject rules, stats, and what to post

A current Rankhog guide to r/SideProject: what the subreddit is for, rules, posting standards, and what works before you publish.

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By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.

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Current public stats

Members: 727,066
Verified: May 26, 2026
Category: Side project builders and makers

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

Rule summary

Share real side projects: Posts should center on something you built or are actively building.
Ask for constructive feedback: The strongest posts give enough context for useful critique instead of dropping a link.
Make the project easy to understand: Explain the problem, audience, status, and what kind of feedback would help.
Avoid empty launch spam: A project post with no story, screenshots, lessons, or question can read like an ad.

Works well

Build-in-public updates with the problem, stack, audience, and current traction.
Feedback requests that ask a narrow question instead of asking readers to do all the work.
Screenshots, demos, or concise explanations of what changed since the last version.
Founder lessons from shipping a small product.

Avoid

Bare links with no context.
Launch copy pasted from a landing page.
Vote requests, review requests, and artificial hype.
Posting repeatedly without engaging with feedback.

What r/SideProject Is For

r/SideProject is one of the best-fit communities for makers who want feedback on what they are building. The audience expects projects, but still reacts poorly to lazy promotion.

What Works On r/SideProject

Good posts show the project, explain the problem, and ask for a specific kind of critique. Context makes the difference between useful feedback and drive-by promotion.

What To Avoid

Avoid treating the subreddit like a launch ticker. Repeated link drops, vague hype, and empty calls for users are weak fits.

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Common questions about r/SideProject

Can I share my SaaS in r/SideProject?

Yes, if it is framed as a side project with context and a genuine feedback ask rather than an ad.

Does r/SideProject allow links?

Links are common, but they should be supported by useful context, screenshots, and a clear reason for the post.

What works best in r/SideProject?

A concise build story plus a specific feedback request usually works better than launch copy.

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