Posting your startup in r/SideProject
Yes. r/SideProject is one of the subreddits that lets founders share their own product, as long as you follow its self-promotion rules and give the community more than you take. The rules and the post formats that get approved are below.
Posts that lead with a personal story, genuine problem the creator faced, or a specific milestone (launch, user count, feature release) resonate most. The angle is 'here's what I built and what I learned' rather than 'here's my product, buy it.' Creators who show their work process, iterate publicly, or admit challenges get more engagement than purely promotional announcements.
Self-promotion rules
Self-promotion is allowed and expected, but posts must focus on the journey, learnings, and genuine product story rather than a hard sell. Successful posts show progress milestones, personal investment, technical challenges solved, or honest reflections on the building process. The community values authenticity and tangible results over polished marketing.
Post templates that get approved
Posts that lead with a personal story, genuine problem the creator faced, or a specific milestone (launch, user count, feature release) resonate most. The angle is 'here's what I built and what I learned' rather than 'here's my product, buy it.' Creators who show their work process, iterate publicly, or admit challenges get more engagement than purely promotional announcements.
i spent 3 months automating my company's data entry, then realized 200 others needed it too
Started as a frustration with manual spreadsheet work, but after rebuilding it for a few friends' teams, it became clear this was a real bottleneck for small businesses. Been in early access for two weeks now and learning a ton about what actually matters.