r/Windows10 rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Allowed with conditions
- You must send a modmail to request permission to promote an app or website. Selling anything is prohibited.
- Links
- Allowed with conditions
- Blogspam, URL shorteners, mobile links, and referral and affiliate links are not allowed. Post the full desktop link for articles and news.
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 14 years
- Since Jun 2012
About r/Windows10
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Windows10: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/Windows10 rules on Reddit.
r/Windows10 rules
12 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Keep the discussion related to Windows 10
Posts completely unrelated to Windows 10 will be removed. Just because something is compatible with Windows, doesn't mean this is the subreddit for it. Derailing conversations and threads is not allowed. While conversations regarding Linux are permitted, low effort comments like "Just switch to Linux" are not.
- 2
Flair posts correctly
We are not extremely strict with what flair you pick, but if it's very wrong we will change it. If we select another flair, don't put the original one back. Not sure what flair to use? Read this list to help you decide.
- 3
Do not distribute malicious programs
Blogspam, URL shorteners, mobile links, and referral and affiliate links are not allowed. This includes "AMP" links. Post the full desktop link for articles and news. Microsoft's short URLs like "aka.ms" are permitted.
- 4
Do not post Blogspam links or URL shorteners
Blogspam, URL shorteners, mobile links, and referral and affiliate links are not allowed. Post the full desktop link for articles and news.
- 5
Be civil and do not troll others
Personal attacks, bigotry, fighting words, inappropriate behavior and comments that insult or demean a specific user or group of users are not allowed. Posts or comments containing or seeking any identifying personal information are also prohibited. Do not engage in blatant trolling or flaming. We allow for discussions involving Linux, however low effort "Just switch to Linux" comments are prohibited. Also telling people to "Just Google it" is typically not helpful.
- 6
Do not advertise a 3rd party software without permission
(We currently are not accepting applicants) If you want to promote an app or website, you must send us a modmail to request permission. Include as much relevant information as you can in both the modmail and the post. Those who have earned permission will have a unique flair with a green check-mark icon. ✅ This is not a marketplace subreddit, selling anything is prohibited. Please contact the moderators before doing any kind of giveaway.
- 7
Do not promote pirated content or grey market keys
Do not post pirated content or promote it in any way. This includes gaining unauthorized access to paid updates and features. Encouraging or hinting at the use of sellers of grey market keys is not allowed. Windows LTSC discussions are permitted; but promoting Windows LTSC to home users or escalating the discussion to piracy is not allowed. Do not request help or assist with gaining access to computers or accounts including bypassing passwords, parental controls, and similar restrictions.
- 8
Titles must be relevant to the post
Irrelevant, sensationalized, clickbait or vague titles that have the pure intent of misleading or dramatizing a topic are not allowed. Vague/undescriptive titles like "help me" or "check this out this cool thing" are not permitted, users must know what the topic of the post is about based on the title. The relevancy of submissions' titles will be judged at the moderator's discretion.
- 9
Do not submit reposts, low-effort posts or rants
Reposts and commonly posted topics are not allowed. All posts and answers that can easily be found by searching this subreddit or by using a search engine will be removed at the moderators' discretion. Although we encourage healthy discussions, rants and low-effort posts that do not contribute positively to the subreddit are not allowed.
- 10
No tech support posts.
This subreddit does not permit tech support posts. This includes troubleshooting, error messages, crashes, update problems and software failing to install, blue screens of death (BSOD), black screens, freezing, and help with fixing other issues. Please use /r/WindowsHelp to get assistance with your computer. If you disregard this warning and your post is indeed a tech support request, you risk being banned from this subreddit and /r/WindowsHelp.
- 11
Do not attempt to move conversations off platform or to private messages
Do not attempt to move conversations to private messages or to a different platform including Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, and so on. This is a common tactic of scammers and malicious actors. Public comments can be reviewed by other members of the community to ensure the accuracy and safety for all of those involved. If you were privately solicited help, do not respond to the message. Please report it to the moderators.
- 12
Read the full rules for more information
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What to post in r/Windows10
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Sharing news articles about new Windows 10 features, provided you use the full desktop link.
- Starting a discussion about how Windows 10 compares to other operating systems, while remaining civil.
- Posting a guide or tutorial about a specific, non-promotional way to use a Windows 10 function.
- Sharing research or analysis about Windows 10 adoption or usage trends.
Avoid
- Posting any tech support requests, like error messages or crashes, because this community directs users to r/WindowsHelp.
- Distributing blogspam, URL shorteners, or referral and affiliate links, as these are strictly prohibited.
- Advertising any third party software without first sending a modmail to request permission.
- Using vague or clickbait titles, such as just writing 'help me' or 'check this out this cool thing'.
- Posting content that is completely unrelated to Windows 10, even if it is compatible with the operating system.
Best hours to post in r/Windows10
No pattern yet. r/Windows10 does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/Windows10 Is For
This community is the largest community for Microsoft Windows 10, the world's most popular computer operating system. It is intended for discussions about the operating system itself. It is important to know that this is not a tech support subreddit, and users should be directed to r/WindowsHelp if they need help with their PC.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that will determine if your post survives are “Keep the discussion related to Windows 10”, “Do not distribute malicious programs”, “Do not post Blogspam links or URL shorteners”, “Be civil and do not troll others”, “Do not advertise a 3rd party software without permission”, “Titles must be relevant to the post”, and “No tech support posts.”
What To Post
A good post here will be a discussion or news item that is clearly related to Windows 10. If you are sharing an article or news, make sure you use the full desktop link. If you are a founder wanting to promote something, you must first send a modmail to request permission to promote your app or website. Your title must clearly tell people what the post is about.
What To Avoid
You must avoid posting any content that is completely unrelated to Windows 10. You must also avoid using vague titles or clickbait titles that try to mislead people. Furthermore, you must never post pirated content or promote grey market keys. Finally, you must avoid any personal attacks or trolling against other users.
A note from Anthony
The rules here are very clear about what this community is and what it is not, which is helpful for marketers. It is especially strict about separating general discussion from tech support, so you must know where to direct people. The requirement to ask moderators before promoting anything means you have to earn your place before you can advertise.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/Windows10
What subreddits are similar to r/Windows10?
Subreddits like r/Windows10 are r/programming, r/ProgrammerHumor, r/learnprogramming, r/webdev, r/mac, r/AskEngineers, r/javascript and r/gamedev.
Can I post here if I need help fixing a problem with my Windows 10 PC?
This subreddit is not a tech support subreddit, so you must use r/WindowsHelp to get assistance with your computer, troubleshooting, or error messages.
Is it okay to advertise my own software or website in this community?
You can promote an app or website, but only if you send a modmail to request permission first. Selling anything is prohibited.
What kind of links am I allowed to share in my posts?
You must post the full desktop link for articles and news, and you cannot use URL shorteners or mobile links.
Subreddits like r/Windows10
Other rooms for the same crowd.