Can I promote my product or service here?
No. The rule "No spam, no self-promotion, no selling, no surveys, no shill accounts, or unrelated posts" bans all self-promotion, surveys, and selling.
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r/traderjoes rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/traderjoes: 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
- 562,659
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Local community and city subreddits
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be civil (No hate speech, personal attacks, harassment, rude or unhelpful comments): Have fun. Be respectful. Feel free to criticize ideas, but not people. Be good to one another. If critiquing, do so constructively. Be polite and practice Reddiquette. No rude, offensive, or insulting comments will be allowed or tolerated. Stay on topic, any unhelpful comments will be removed. Any reported rude comments will be grounds for being banned from this subreddit.
- No non-descriptive or vague post titles - exact product name and/or specific question in post title: Descriptive post titles with description, question, and/or product name(s) must be included. This includes memes. Choosing descriptive post titles is required as it yields better subreddit search results since names in images don't always show up in search results; and also helps our subreddit be more inclusive to blind or visually impaired Redditors who use Screen Reader Software or Text-to-Speech apps. to access Reddit. Thank you. No emoji substitutions and no abbreviations.
- Include descriptions in TITLE for images (or add image description in comments for HAULS): When posting an image, please include descriptive post titles even for general questions. Choosing descriptive post titles with exact product names mentioned yields for better subreddit search results and helps our subreddit be more inclusive to blind Redditors who use Screen Reader Software or Text-to-Speech apps. to access Reddit. If all product names do not fit in your post title, please see subreddit rule 4. No emoji substitutions and no abbreviations.
- ADD a comment with image description listing products in haul, charcuterie/cheeseboard, meals, etc.: If including all product names in post title is not possible, please ADD a COMMENT with an image description listing the exact Trader Joe's products that were used or in your haul, etc. since not everyone can view captions. Image descriptions are intended to help those who are blind or visually impaired, or for those who might not be familiar with certain Trader Joe's products, or added for search and context purposes. For small hauls, please include all product names in your post title.
- Search prior to posting to avoid duplicate discussions or questions: Prior to submitting your post, please utilize search feature to avoid potential duplicate posts of same topic discussion or question. Please send a ModMail if you’re having issues posting.
- Contact your local TJ's for the most accurate information regarding product availability: Stock questions are allowed but please remember availability and arrival dates can vary and some items might be regional. It's best to contact your local Trader Joe's for accurate information. As with any item, YMMV (your mileage may vary). If you do ask an availability question, please include your approximate location or region (part of the country you're in).
- No food safety or quality questions/posts - call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817: r/traderjoes is not affiliated with Trader Joe's. Please call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 [Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time] for any food safety questions or quality concerns. If not urgent, contact Trader Joe's via their website under Product Feedback. Link here - https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback
- No politics, stay on topic: Stay on topic to the original post, the pictures, or the original poster's comments. Keep political debate to other subreddits regardless of your intention. Do not derail conversation.
- No spam, no self-promotion, no selling, no surveys, no shill accounts, or unrelated posts: Mostly self-explanatory but posts found to be submitted to multiple subreddits will removed. More than 1 post in a 24-hour period that is not an announcement of a new product or an update from a previous post will be considered spam and may be subject to removal. Moderators excluded. No self-promotion links including surveys. If it's suspected that you are using shill accounts to promote yourself, you may be banned.
- No haul shaming, meal shaming, or product shaming: No rude comments towards other people's food choices. No haul shaming includes judgmental comments about quantities purchased if no purchase limit was set.
- No low effort posts, no rage baiting, no trolling, and don't feed the trolls,: Use the report option when you suspect somebody is trolling; do not engage.
- No intentional misinformation or fear mongering: Any intentional misinformation will be removed.
- No sharing direct links to posts from r/tjcrew: r/tjcrew is a safe space for Crew Members. Please respect their no cross-posting rule. Any direct links to any post from that subreddit will be removed.
- If your post is not automatically approved or was removed, do NOT re-submit. Post will be reviewed.: AutoModerator (bot) will send posts to a Moderator queue to be reviewed for a variety reasons. No need to contact Mods. Please wait for your post to be reviewed. If your post is not approved within 48 hours, please review subreddit rules or send a ModMail to Moderators. If your post says it was “removed”, it will still be manually reviewed. DO NOT repost without contacting the mods for approval or you were given approval to repost. Reposting without explicit approval will result in a ban.
- Moderators May Remove Posts At Their Discretion: Moderators may also remove posts from feeds for a variety of reasons, including keeping communities safe, civil, and true to their purpose. Please do not try to circumvent our subreddit rules. Please send a ModMail if you’re having issues posting and we’ll try to assist you.
Works well
- A haul photo with the exact product names in the title and a comment listing all items, following the rule "ADD a comment with image description listing products in haul, charcuterie/cheeseboard, meals, etc."
- A specific question about a product with the exact product name in the title, following the rule "No non-descriptive or vague post titles - exact product name and/or specific question in post title"
- An availability question that includes your region, following the rule "Contact your local TJ's for the most accurate information regarding product availability"
Avoid
- Do not post food safety or quality concerns, as the rule "No food safety or quality questions/posts - call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817" says to call customer relations instead.
- Do not self-promote, sell, post surveys, or use shill accounts, as the rule "No spam, no self-promotion, no selling, no surveys, no shill accounts, or unrelated posts" forbids all of these.
- Do not post vague or non-descriptive titles, as the rule "No non-descriptive or vague post titles - exact product name and/or specific question in post title" requires exact product names or specific questions.
- Do not share direct links to posts from r/tjcrew, as the rule "No sharing direct links to posts from r/tjcrew" respects their safe space for Crew Members.
- Do not repost if your post was removed or not automatically approved, as the rule "If your post is not automatically approved or was removed, do NOT re-submit. Post will be reviewed." says to wait for review.
What r/traderjoes Is For
This is an unofficial subreddit for fans of Trader Joe's, the American grocery store chain. It is not affiliated with Trader Joe's and is not monitored by corporate. People post about products, hauls, meals, and availability questions. The community is for fans to share and discuss Trader Joe's items.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule "No spam, no self-promotion, no selling, no surveys, no shill accounts, or unrelated posts" bans all promotion outright. The rule "No non-descriptive or vague post titles - exact product name and/or specific question in post title" requires exact product names in titles. The rule "ADD a comment with image description listing products in haul, charcuterie/cheeseboard, meals, etc." requires a comment listing all products if they do not fit in the title. The rule "No food safety or quality questions/posts - call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817" sends safety concerns to customer relations. The rule "If your post is not automatically approved or was removed, do NOT re-submit. Post will be reviewed." tells you to wait for moderator review.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine fan post about a specific Trader Joe's product or haul. Put the exact product name in your title, as the rule "No non-descriptive or vague post titles - exact product name and/or specific question in post title" requires. If you post a haul image, add a comment listing all products, as the rule "ADD a comment with image description listing products in haul, charcuterie/cheeseboard, meals, etc." instructs. Search before posting to avoid duplicates, as the rule "Search prior to posting to avoid duplicate discussions or questions" says. If you ask about availability, include your region, as the rule "Contact your local TJ's for the most accurate information regarding product availability" requests.
What To Avoid
Avoid any self-promotion, selling, surveys, or shill accounts, as the rule "No spam, no self-promotion, no selling, no surveys, no shill accounts, or unrelated posts" forbids these. Do not post food safety or quality concerns, as the rule "No food safety or quality questions/posts - call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817" says to call customer relations instead. Avoid vague titles, as the rule "No non-descriptive or vague post titles - exact product name and/or specific question in post title" requires exact product names. Do not share direct links to posts from r/tjcrew, as the rule "No sharing direct links to posts from r/tjcrew" respects their safe space. Do not repost if removed, as the rule "If your post is not automatically approved or was removed, do NOT re-submit. Post will be reviewed." says to wait for review. Avoid politics, as the rule "No politics, stay on topic" keeps conversation on topic. Do not shame others for their food choices, as the rule "No haul shaming, meal shaming, or product shaming" forbids judgmental comments.
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Common questions about r/traderjoes
Can I post a food safety or quality concern?
No. The rule "No food safety or quality questions/posts - call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817" says to call customer relations instead.
Can I repost if my post was removed?
No. The rule "If your post is not automatically approved or was removed, do NOT re-submit. Post will be reviewed." says to wait for review and contact mods via ModMail if needed.
Can I ask about product availability?
Yes, but include your approximate location or region. The rule "Contact your local TJ's for the most accurate information regarding product availability" notes that availability varies and is regional.
What should my post title include?
You must include the exact product name and a specific question in the title. The rule "No non-descriptive or vague post titles - exact product name and/or specific question in post title" requires this, with no emoji substitutions or abbreviations.
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