Subreddit rules check
r/seedstartups
Can you promote here?
The written rules take no clear position, which is NOT permission: unclear communities enforce norms through removals instead of rulebooks. Sort by top, study which builder posts survived and how they were framed, and when in doubt ask the mods.
From the rules · No subreddit rules or top-post samples provided here — contact the mods before posting any self-promo or product links.
Links
No explicit link policy. Default to no URL: link-plus-young-account is one of the most common automated removal patterns on Reddit.
What this community rewards
Dominant post formats: discussion, question, guide
No clear rule samples available; play it safe. Headline: short problem/ask (e.g., “Founder ask: feedback on early go-to-market idea”). Write in first person, concise (150–350 words). Tone: practical, candid, evidence-focused. Lead with what you learned or what you need, include specific metrics or constraints, invite discussion/feedback. Avoid product demos or obvious marketing — ask mods before posting promotional content or linking to your site.
Arriving in the local format matters: cross-posting the same text everywhere reads as tourist instantly. The wider method is in the Reddit playbook.
Classified mechanically from the community's published rules and recent top posts, last checked July 2026. Rules change and moderators have the final say: verify at r/seedstartups's rules page before posting anything that matters.
Thread Otter checks this before every send
These profiles power the product: promo-banned communities never receive a promotional draft, drafts arrive in the local format, and a fact-check gate plus human pacing protect the account doing the talking.