How to post in r/SideProject without getting banned
Can you promote your product in r/SideProject? Yes: posting your product is welcome here. Posting your project is encouraged. Stand out with a clear demo and a specific ask.
What r/SideProject is
Show-and-tell for side projects and indie launches. Self-promotion is literally the point. Lower buyer intent, but a friendly place for first feedback and early users.
How to show up without getting removed
- 01Post a crisp demo (GIF/screenshot) + the one problem it solves.
- 02Ask a specific question to spark comments.
- 03Engage with every reply to climb the thread.
The rules that get enforced
- 01Show real projects.
- 02No pure dropshipping/affiliate spam.
- 03Be supportive.
Summarised from the community's public rules (reviewed June 2026). Always confirm the live r/SideProject rules before posting; mods update them.
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