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.
Subreddit guides
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.
Current public stats
- Members
- 727,066
- Verified
- 2026-05-26
- Category
- Side project builders and makers
Rules can change, so Rankhog stores verification dates with each MDX page and keeps 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.
Rankhog Notes
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Common questions about r/SideProject
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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