Can I promote my WordPress plugin here?
Only if it is free, open source, hosted on Wordpress.org or Github, and you start your title with [PROMO]. You can do this once. Paid plugins with free trials are not allowed.
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r/Wordpress rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Wordpress: 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
- 316,589
- Verified
- September 21, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No promotions of products or services: We do not allow posts or comments intended for promotion or advertising. These will be removed. Sharing free open-source products/services/projects via Wordpress.org or Github, that are useful to the community, are permitted, once, as long as they don't break any other rule. Your post title must start with [PROMO] or it will be removed. Paid plugins that offer a free trial are not allowed. If you are wanting to promote your plugin, you can do so over in r/wordpressplugins
- No List posts: eg. Your favorite plugins, Top 10 Plugins, Top 10 Themes: Try /r/WordpressPlugins and /r/WordPressthemes instead. These posts are typically used by people to promote their products.
- No URL shortening services: Don't use bitly or similar when posting links or links within comments.
- Posts must be related to WordPress: Posts must be related to WordPress. Links to your blog/website, or talking about blogging, are not relevant to this subreddit. If your hosting is with Wordpress.com, you need to go through them for support at https://wordpress.com/support. Wordpress.com features are often different to Wordpress.
- No nulled software posts or discussions: Discussion of so-called 'nulled' software is not allowed in this sub. While some of the software may be "technically legal" due to the nature of the GPL, it is not considered ethical. For more info, please see our "Essential Resources" guide.
- No abusive language, harassment or bullying towards anyone. Be respectful.: Criticising or discussing someone’s actions is fine, but if your comment is simply a derogatory insult with no constructive input, it will be removed. Abusive language, harassment, or bullying directed at anyone is not allowed and will result in your post or comment being removed. A temporary ban may be issued at the mod’s discretion, and repeated violations will result in a permanent ban.
- Do not duplicate on-going discussions: Please avoid making new posts if they largely duplicate ongoing discussions. For example, if you’re discussing the same tweet, please keep it to one post. A quick search can often help find an existing post to join. If there’s a new development on a situation, however, a fresh post is welcome.
- No affiliate links: No affiliate links in posts or comments, or links to articles that contain affiliate links.
- No low effort posts: Low effort includes title-only posts, easily searchable questions, vague/open-ended discussion prompts, LLM generated posts or comments, and posts/comments that do not provide enough context for meaningful replies or discussion.
- No hosting discussions: Please refer to historic posts within this subreddit for recommendations, or ask in r/webhosting.
- No site critique requests: Sorry, we don't allow posts asking for feedback/site critiques. Just because your site is built with Wordpress does not mean your post is related to Wordpress. For design critique, post in r/web_design
- No job ads: Sorry, we don’t allow job ads Including “looking to hire”, “looking for work”, “how to find clients”. Post in r/forhire or r/forhirefreelance or r/wordpressjobs
- No “how much to charge / how to find clients" questions: Everyone has wildly different prices based on country and experience. Posts about pricing won’t get you the answer you’re looking for. Methods for finding clients can be found all over reddit and Google. Try r/forhire, r/freelance, or read this guide https://pricingdesignbook.com/
- Spam: Junk that doesn't belong here in this sub, or on Reddit: karma farming, AI-generated content, astroturfing, non-genuine content, etc.
Works well
- Share a free open source WordPress plugin or project hosted on Wordpress.org or Github, with a title starting with [PROMO], and do this only once.
- Join an existing discussion about WordPress core features, development, or news with a substantive comment that adds context.
- Post a well-researched question about WordPress open source software that is not easily searchable and includes enough detail for meaningful replies.
Avoid
- Do not post any affiliate links or links to articles that contain affiliate links.
- Do not use URL shortening services like bitly in posts or comments.
- Do not post list posts like top 10 plugins or favorite themes.
- Do not ask for site critiques or feedback on your website design.
- Do not post job ads, looking to hire, or looking for work.
- Do not ask how much to charge or how to find clients.
What r/Wordpress Is For
This community is for news, articles, and discussion about WordPress, the open source software. Questions about Wordpress.com should go to the Wordpress.com forums instead. The community expects posts to be directly related to WordPress itself, not to blogging in general or to your personal website.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called 'No promotions of products or services' is the one that decides whether your post survives. It allows sharing free open source projects once, but your title must start with [PROMO] or the post will be removed. Paid plugins with free trials are not allowed. The rule 'No affiliate links' blocks affiliate links in posts and comments, and links to articles that contain affiliate links. The rule 'No URL shortening services' blocks bitly and similar services. The rule 'No List posts' removes top 10 or favorite plugin and theme lists. The rule 'No hosting discussions' sends hosting talk elsewhere. The rule 'No site critique requests' removes feedback requests even if your site is built with WordPress. The rule 'No job ads' covers hiring, looking for work, and finding clients. The rule 'No low effort posts' removes title-only posts, easily searchable questions, vague prompts, and LLM generated content. The rule 'Spam' covers karma farming, AI-generated content, astroturfing, and non-genuine content.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine contribution to a WordPress discussion. If you have built a free open source project hosted on Wordpress.org or Github that is useful to the community, you can share it once. Your title must start with [PROMO] exactly as written in the rules. Beyond that, participate in existing discussions about WordPress development, news, or the software itself. Make sure your post has enough context for meaningful replies and is not something easily found with a quick search.
What To Avoid
Avoid any promotion that is not a free open source project shared once with the [PROMO] tag. Do not post paid plugins, even if they offer a free trial. Do not post affiliate links or links to articles with affiliate links. Do not use URL shortening services. Do not post list posts about favorite plugins or themes. Do not ask for hosting recommendations or site critiques. Do not post job ads or questions about pricing and finding clients. Do not post nulled software or discuss it. Do not duplicate ongoing discussions. Do not post low effort content including LLM generated posts or comments. Do not post content that is not related to WordPress.
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Common questions about r/Wordpress
Can I link to my blog about WordPress?
No. Links to your blog or website are not considered related to WordPress and will be removed.
Can I post a list of my favorite plugins or themes?
No. List posts are not allowed because they are typically used to promote products. Try r/WordpressPlugins or r/WordPressthemes instead.
Can I ask for feedback on my WordPress site?
No. Site critique requests are not allowed. Try r/web_design for design feedback.
Can I ask for hosting recommendations?
No. Hosting discussions are not allowed. Refer to historic posts or ask in r/webhosting.
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