Can I share my startup in r/startups?
Usually only in the designated Monthly Share Your Startup thread. Regular submissions should not be tied directly to your own project name or URL.
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r/startups rules, stats, and what to post
A current Rankhog guide to r/startups: what the subreddit is for, rules, posting standards, and what works before you publish.
Current public stats
- Members
- 2,063,680
- Verified
- 2026-05-26
- Category
- Startup founders and operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog stores verification dates with each MDX page and keeps the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Startup relevance only: Posts should discuss ventures designed to grow and scale rapidly, not general small business topics unless framed through startup methods.
- No direct sales, ads, or promotion: Self-promotion belongs only in designated threads, and moderators have final say on whether a comment is promotional.
- Submissions need a specific discussion purpose: Posts should discuss methods, experiences, strategy, or markets without tying the submission directly to your own named project or URL.
- Feedback has designated threads: Feedback requests, surveys, and polls should go into the correct recurring thread.
- Links in comments need context: Relevant links should be explained and should not be affiliate or self-affiliated links.
- No PM or DM solicitation: The subreddit is built for public discussion, not private-message funnels.
Works well
- Detailed questions about startup methods, go-to-market, hiring, fundraising process, and founder decision-making.
- Posts that give enough context for the community to answer without needing a link.
- Lessons learned from experiments, especially when the post explains the market, constraint, and result.
- Clear, descriptive titles with a specific problem.
Avoid
- Launch posts, product names, URLs, and direct sales language.
- Feedback requests outside the designated thread.
- Legal questions, PM requests, and thin surveys.
- Blog reposts without moderator approval and full body context.
What r/startups Is For
r/startups is for discussion about startup problems and solutions, especially ventures designed to scale quickly. It is strict because many founders try to turn the subreddit into a launch feed or feedback funnel.
What Works On r/startups
The subreddit rewards context. Add the stage, market, team size, constraint, and what you have tried. Ask about a decision other founders recognize.
What To Avoid
Do not use r/startups as a product launch channel. Avoid direct links, startup names, surveys, feedback requests, legal questions, and private-message requests unless they fit an approved recurring thread.
Rankhog Notes
Before posting in r/startups, run the post through Rankhog. It should still be useful if your company name and URL disappeared.
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Common questions about r/startups
Why do r/startups posts get removed?
Common reasons include promotion, lack of startup relevance, feedback requests in the wrong place, thin context, or posts that ask for private messages.
What is a good r/startups post?
A good post creates a public discussion around a startup method, hard decision, market problem, or operational lesson, with enough detail for other founders to respond.
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