Can you promote in r/getstartups?
A community dedicated to sharing SaaS products, startups, indie projects, and online businesses. Whether you are launching something new, iterating on an existing product, or just looking for early feedback, this is the place to post. Founders, makers, and indie hackers are welcome to showcase what they are building, discuss growth strategies, and discover new tools from others.
The short answer
Post your product with a clear description of what it does, why it exists, and what feedback or action you want; be transparent and engage respectfully in comments.
What works here
- Share product links with context and value
- Ask for feedback or early users
- Discuss founder experiences and growth strategies
What gets posts removed
- Posting bare links without explanation
- Misleading titles or hidden intentions
- Harassment or toxic engagement
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditPromotion allowed with context
Rule explicitly permits sharing SaaS/startup/product links but requires posts to provide context and value rather than bare links.
Transparency requirement
Posts sharing projects or services must clearly state what they are and what problem they solve.
Community focus
Subreddit public description and sidebar welcome founders, makers, and showcasing new apps, signaling openness to vendor/founder participation.
Civility requirement
Members must be respectful; constructive feedback and criticism are encouraged but personal attacks are prohibited.
Official rules of r/getstartups
- 01Respect others and be civil
- 02Be Transparent
- 03Promotion and Links
- 04Respectful Engagement
- 05Relevant posts only
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 24, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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