Can I promote my vegan fitness product here?
Yes, but the rules say to keep self-promotion to a minimum and follow the advised nine to one ratio, meaning most of your activity should be genuine participation rather than promotion.
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r/veganfitness rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/veganfitness: 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
- 230,887
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Health and fitness communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Spam or Malware: Spam is not allowed and will be removed. Links to malware will result in a **ban**. Please keep self-promotion to a minimum. (reddiquette 9 to 1 ratio is advised) Do not send unprompted direct/private messages to promote products or services.
- NSFW (18+) / NSFL: NSFW posts are allowed, as long as they belong to the topic and are marked with an NSFW tag. Users under 18 cannot post NSFW pics. **Porn and NSFL posts are not**.
- Harassing Language / Insults: Please keep discussions friendly. Insults are not an appropriate way to communicate.
- Personal Information: Posting personal information about other persons without their permission is not allowed.
- Violating Multiple Rules: Violating rules multiple times will result in a temporary or permanent ban.
- Users under 18 must be fully clothed in any pics they post and pics must be SFW.: Fully clothed means shirt and some kind of shorts or pants.
- Don't suggest non-vegan foods. Doing so may result in a ban.: Don't suggest non-vegan foods. Doing so may result in a ban.
- If you're posting out of concern for your nutrition please include what you typically eat in a day.: If you're posting out of concern for your nutrition, please include what you typically eat in a day. Failing to do so may result in the removal of your post.
Works well
- Share a detailed vegan meal plan you use for training, with a full day of eating listed, and invite discussion.
- Post a progress photo marked NSFW if appropriate, with a writeup of your vegan training and nutrition approach.
- Answer questions about vegan protein sources or meal prep in the comments, building a helpful history before ever mentioning your product.
- Share a personal story about transitioning to vegan fitness, focusing on what you learned rather than what you sell.
- Post a vegan recipe that supports muscle building or recovery, with macros and ingredients listed.
Avoid
- Never suggest any non-vegan foods in posts or comments, because the rules say doing so may result in a ban.
- Do not send unprompted direct or private messages to promote your product or service.
- Do not post nutrition questions without listing what you typically eat in a day, or your post may be removed.
- Do not post insults or harassing language toward other users.
- Do not post personal information about other people without their permission.
- Do not post links to malware, as this will result in a ban.
What r/veganfitness Is For
This community is for people who want to discuss vegan fitness, bodybuilding, and health. Based on the public description, it is a gathering place for anyone combining a vegan lifestyle with fitness goals. The rules tell us that people post about nutrition, share progress pictures, and talk about training. Some users post photos, and the community has specific guidelines about what is appropriate in those photos. The room is clearly for vegans or people moving toward veganism who care about physical fitness and want to talk with others on the same path.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called 'Spam or Malware' is the one that matters most for marketing. It says to keep self-promotion to a minimum and advises a nine to one ratio, meaning nine pieces of genuine participation for every one piece of promotion. It also says not to send unprompted direct or private messages to promote products or services. The rule called 'Don't suggest non-vegan foods. Doing so may result in a ban.' is critical because it can get you banned outright. The rule called 'If you're posting out of concern for your nutrition please include what you typically eat in a day.' matters if your post touches nutrition at all, because failing to list your daily food intake may result in removal. The rule called 'Harassing Language / Insults' matters because hostile communication is not allowed. The rule called 'Personal Information' matters because posting someone's personal details without permission is not allowed.
What To Post
A good post here is one that contributes to the community's focus on vegan fitness, bodybuilding, or health before it ever mentions your product. If you are a founder with something vegan and fitness related to share, start by participating genuinely in discussions about training, plant based nutrition, or progress. When you do share something of your own, make sure it is a small part of a larger pattern of helpful participation. If your post touches nutrition, include a full day of eating so the community has context. Keep every food recommendation strictly vegan. A post that shares a useful vegan recipe, a training routine, or a personal progress story with real detail will fit naturally, and if your product comes up it should feel like a footnote rather than the point.
What To Avoid
Avoid any suggestion of non-vegan foods, because the rules say doing so may result in a ban. Avoid posting nutrition concerns without listing what you typically eat in a day, because your post may be removed. Avoid heavy self-promotion, because the rules advise a nine to one ratio and say to keep promotion to a minimum. Never send unprompted direct or private messages to promote anything. Avoid insults and harassing language. Do not post personal information about other people. Do not post links to malware, as this leads to a ban. If you post photos and are under 18, you must be fully clothed, meaning a shirt and some kind of shorts or pants.
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Common questions about r/veganfitness
Can I send direct messages to community members about my product?
No. The rules say do not send unprompted direct or private messages to promote products or services.
Can I ask for nutrition advice here?
You must include what you typically eat in a day. The rules say failing to do so may result in the removal of your post.
Are progress photos allowed?
Yes, as long as they belong to the topic and are marked with an NSFW tag. Users under 18 must be fully clothed, meaning a shirt and some kind of shorts or pants.
Can I mention non-vegan protein sources if someone asks?
Yes, suggesting non-vegan foods may result in a ban according to the rules.
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