Can you promote in r/embedded?
This sub is dedicated to discussion and questions about embedded systems: "a controller programmed and controlled by a real-time operating system (RTOS) with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints."
The short answer
Answer helpfully and focus on technical value; disclose affiliation if you mention your product and seek mod approval or participation first if you plan a promotional post.
What works here
- Provide technical answers and on-topic help
- Discuss projects if not commercial/linked
- Occasional self-promo only with prior contribution and mod approval (may require 'Self-promo' flair)
What gets posts removed
- Posting direct promotional content or commercial links
- Posting crowdfunding or employment ads
- Using posts primarily to generate leads or solicit customers
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo self-promotion / commercial posts
Rules explicitly ban self-promotion, commercial posts, and links to commercial pages including crowdfunding sites.
No job/employment posts
Job announcements and employment-related questions are listed as off-topic and disallowed.
Mod discretion for contributors
Mods may allow certain self-promotion from people who contribute in other ways and tag it with a 'Self-promo' flair.
On-topic requirement
Submissions must be about embedded systems hardware or low-level software — keep content technical and relevant.
Official rules of r/embedded
- 01Be civil
- 02Submissions must be on-topic
- 03Ask question in title
- 04No self-promotion
- 05No low-effort / meme submissions
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 8, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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