Can I promote a startup in r/startups_promotion?
Treat direct promotion as high-risk because the fetched public rules include "Promotion Post Format". A safer post should lead with a useful question, lesson, or context that fits the community.
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r/startups_promotion rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/startups_promotion: 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
- 3,100
- Verified
- July 9, 2026
- Category
- Startup founders and entrepreneurs
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Do not post something other than startup related topics - how to, startup launch, etc..: This is a sub for startup products, launches, and how tos. Posts can promote but must be relevant. Posts should be related to startups.
- Promotion Post Format: Share a startup only ONCE! Post must include: a) actual text about the startup (what is it, who is it for, why should anyone care, how does it stand out). b) link (optional) c) image (optional).
- No Reposts from Other Subreddits: Write a post in this subreddit. Do not be lazy and just repost one from elsewhere. Automatically rejected.
- Be kind and courteous: We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
- Only Live Apps & Sites on Real Domains. No Temp URLs (vercel, github, etc): Sites must be in production on an unique domain. No temp urls, no github urls, no-code URLs.
- No SaaS directories / Launch directories: Do not post or promote your SaaS directory / launch directory. Will be rejected and banned.
- English only.: English only.
- No Agencies or Promoters: We allow only Owners or Co-Owners or Partners.
Works well
- Posts that match the community context: Share your Startup (product, marketplace, or service), your SaaS app, or your Small Business. Write at least 1-2 sentences about it...
- Specific questions or lessons about startup building, founder decisions, launches, operations, validation, and entrepreneurial lessons, with enough context for useful replies.
- Share a founder lesson with stage, customer, constraint, action, and outcome.
- Ask for help on one startup decision instead of asking for a full plan.
- Drafts that satisfy the visible rule "Do not post something other than startup related topics - how to, startup launch, etc.." before any link, launch, or product mention appears.
Avoid
- Anything that trips "Promotion Post Format": Share a startup only ONCE! Post must include: a) actual text about the startup (what is it, who is it for, why should anyone care, how does it stand...
- Off-topic posts that do not fit the visible community context or startup building, founder decisions, launches, operations, validation, and entrepreneurial lessons.
- Low-context posts that fail "Do not post something other than startup related topics - how to, startup launch, etc..": This is a sub for startup products, launches, and how tos. Posts can promote but must be relevant. Posts should be related to startups.
- Posts that ignore "No Reposts from Other Subreddits": Write a post in this subreddit. Do not be lazy and just repost one from elsewhere. Automatically rejected.
- Posts that ignore "Be kind and courteous": We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
What r/startups_promotion Is For
Reddit describes r/startups_promotion this way: Share your Startup (product, marketplace, or service), your SaaS app, or your Small Business. Write at least 1-2 sentences about it and explain...
For Rankhog planning, treat it as a place for startup building, founder decisions, launches, operations, validation, and entrepreneurial lessons. 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 "Do not post something other than startup related topics - how to, startup launch, etc..", "Promotion Post Format", "No Reposts from Other Subreddits", "Be kind and courteous". The rule to read twice is "Promotion Post Format". 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: Share your Startup (product, marketplace, or service), your SaaS app, or your Small Business. Write at least 1-2 sentences about it...
- Specific questions or lessons about startup building, founder decisions, launches, operations, validation, and entrepreneurial lessons, with enough context for useful replies.
- Share a founder lesson with stage, customer, constraint, action, and outcome.
What To Avoid
Do not use r/startups_promotion 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 "Promotion Post Format": Share a startup only ONCE! Post must include: a) actual text about the startup (what is it, who is it for, why should anyone care, how does it stand...
- Off-topic posts that do not fit the visible community context or startup building, founder decisions, launches, operations, validation, and entrepreneurial lessons.
- Low-context posts that fail "Do not post something other than startup related topics - how to, startup launch, etc..": This is a sub for startup products, launches, and how tos. Posts can promote but must be relevant. Posts should be related to startups.
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/startups_promotion
What should I post in r/startups_promotion?
Use it for startup building, founder decisions, launches, operations, validation, and entrepreneurial lessons. The source context says: Share your Startup (product, marketplace, or service), your SaaS app, or your Small Business. Write at least 1-2 sentences about it and explain...
What rule should I read first for r/startups_promotion?
Start with "Do not post something other than startup related topics - how to, startup launch, etc..": This is a sub for startup products, launches, and how tos. Posts can promote but must be relevant. Posts should be related to startups.
What gets removed fastest in r/startups_promotion?
Posts that ignore "Do not post something other than startup related topics - how to, startup launch, etc.." are risky. This is a sub for startup products, launches, and how tos. Posts can promote but must be relevant. Posts should be related to startups.
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