Can you promote in r/indiehacklab?
IndieHackLab is a space for indie hackers, solo founders, developers, and AI builders. We share product ideas, SaaS building tutorials, AI tools, SEO strategies, startup growth methods, monetization systems, and real build-in-public journeys. Build products. Get users. Make revenue.
The short answer
Provide helpful, non-promotional answers and value first; if mentioning your product, do so briefly, transparently, and only when directly relevant.
What works here
- sharing product ideas and build-in-public updates
- posting tutorials, SaaS/AI tool walkthroughs, growth and monetization strategies
- asking for and giving feedback on projects
What gets posts removed
- direct advertising, solicitation, or repetitive promotional posts
- spammy one-line pitches or excessive self-promotion
- posting purely to generate leads or recruit customers without adding value
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo spam rule
The rules explicitly disallow excessive promotion, spam, or advertising, meaning direct solicitations and overt marketing are forbidden.
Community focus
Sidebar encourages sharing product ideas, tutorials, tools, growth methods and build-in-public journeys, so value-driven project posts and feedback requests are welcome.
Official rules of r/indiehacklab
- 01Respect others and be civil
- 02No spam
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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