Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/indiehackers?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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IndieHackers is a subreddit focused on people who bootstrap their way to success by building products.
What its rules say about promotion
Self Promotion
Users can self promote their product 1 time using the Self Promotion flair. The purpose is for feedback and critique not advertisement.
All 3 rules of r/indiehackers
- Self Promotion
Users can self promote their product 1 time using the Self Promotion flair. The purpose is for feedback and critique not advertisement. - MRR
Posts containing info about MRR should have proof; no proof, no post. - What you build type thing
We sometimes allow “what you build” type posts. If we see that this is done to karma farm, we don't have great news for you.
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The verdict is our reading of r/indiehackers's rule text on 2026-09-26. Rules change and moderators decide: read the current rules before you post. Not affiliated with Reddit or r/indiehackers.