Can you promote in r/businessideas?
Honest feedback on business ideas. Post your idea with real detail, get told what's wrong with it (and what might work). No self-promotion, no polls, no AI-generated posts, no "what business should I start?" with zero context. Use a flair. Follow the template. Search before posting.
The short answer
Do not pitch or drop links; join conversations as a commenter offering constructive, non-promotional feedback and disclose any financial interest briefly if relevant.
What works here
- Provide constructive feedback on ideas
- Answer questions without linking to your product
- Disclose your position if you have a financial interest
- Discuss building challenges, recruiting advice (not offers to build)
What gets posts removed
- Posting promotional content or calls-to-action
- Linking to your product, site, newsletter, or affiliate links
- Using threads to solicit customers, signups, or conduct unapproved surveys
- Posting low-effort, vague pitches or 'what should I build' posts
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo self-promotion or link drops
Rules explicitly ban posts/comments whose primary purpose is driving traffic and disallow linking your own product or affiliate links.
Disclosure required
If you have a financial interest in something you discuss you must disclose it, or face a permanent ban.
Surveys need approval
Surveys or research requests require moderator approval before posting.
Constructive, non-promotional focus
Community expects detailed, thoughtful posts and constructive feedback rather than promotion or dismissive replies.
Official rules of r/businessideas
- 01Rule 1: No Self-Promotion or Link Drops
- 02Rule 2: Minimum Effort Required
- 03Rule 3: Use the Right Flair
- 04Rule 4: Constructive Feedback Only
- 05Rule 5: No "Idea Guy Looking for a Developer" Posts
- 06Rule 6: No Surveys or Research Requests Without Mod Approval
- 07Rule 7: Disclose Your Position
- 08Rule 8: English Only, No AI-Generated Posts
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 20, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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