Can you promote in r/sideprojects?
A community to share and discuss side projects.
The short answer
Share a detailed, value-first post (problem, tech, learnings, links) disclose your role, engage in the community, and avoid funnels or repeated low-value promos.
What works here
- Showcase projects with explanatory details and resources
- Asking for constructive feedback when transparent about your role
- Linking to GitHub/blogs/resources as part of a detailed post
What gets posts removed
- Blatant advertisements or repeated reposting without updates
- Asking people to DM you for more info or leads (funnelling)
- Using affiliate links or astroturfing (fake endorsements)
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditProject detail requirement
Posts must include useful details (problem solved, tech, resources), so promotional content should provide value beyond marketing.
No spam/self-promo
Blatant advertisements and repeated posts without significant updates are prohibited.
No funneling/DMs
Posting to get people to DM for more info is disallowed; all value should be in the post.
Transparency required
You must be transparent about your relationship to projects; astroturfing leads to removal.
Official rules of r/sideprojects
- 01Project Posts Must Include Details
- 02No Spam or Excessive Self-Promotion
- 03Feedback Must Be Constructive
- 04No Funnelling
- 05No Astroturfing
- 06Flair Appropriately
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 17, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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