Subreddits That Allow Self-Promotion (2026 List)
Most large subreddits ban self-promotion, and posting links there gets you removed or banned. A smaller set of communities exists specifically for sharing your work.
These subreddits allow self-promotion in 2026. Rules change, so always read the sidebar before posting — and expect modest reach, since the audience is mostly other creators.
Published . Member counts are approximate; activity checked September 25, 2026.
The best self-promotion subreddits
- 1
Best for: Apps, tools & side projects
The best general place to share something you built and get real feedback.
- 2
Best for: Anything
Built entirely for self-promotion, so reach is limited but posting is allowed.
- 3
Best for: Creations of any kind
Share things you made, from software to crafts.
- 4
Best for: Early-stage products
Recruit testers for your product.
- 5
Best for: Business progress posts
Promotion works best as a genuine progress update.
- 6
Best for: Startups (weekly thread)
Use the designated weekly share thread.
- 7
Best for: YouTube videos
Share your videos directly.
- 8
Best for: Small YouTube channels
Promotion and feedback for new channels.
- 9
Best for: Musicians
Share your tracks.
- 10
Best for: Musicians
Another community for sharing music.
- 11
Best for: Game developers
Share indie game progress and launches.
- 12
Best for: Playable games
Share playable builds for feedback.
- 13
Best for: Landing page feedback
Get blunt critique — and some visibility.
- 14
Best for: Beta programs
Post beta test calls.
- 15
Best for: Genuinely useful websites
Huge reach for free, useful sites. Very strict rules — no signups or commercial products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which subreddits allow self-promotion?
r/SideProject, r/selfpromotion, r/IMadeThis, and niche communities like r/AdvertiseYourVideos and r/PromoteYourMusic are built for sharing your work.
Will self-promotion subreddits drive real traffic?
Usually modest traffic, because the audience is mostly other creators. They're better for feedback and early users than for scale.
How do I promote on Reddit without getting banned?
Follow each subreddit's rules, keep promotion to a small share of your activity, and contribute genuinely. Our Reddit marketing guide covers this in detail.
What's better than self-promotion subreddits?
Owning a subreddit in your niche. You set the rules, pin your resources, and build an audience you control. Abandoned subreddits can be claimed through r/redditrequest when all human mods have been inactive 60+ days — DeadSubs finds them.
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