# Submit to r/IMadeThis

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/r-imadethis
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/r-imadethis.md
- **Directory:** r/IMadeThis/ (reddit.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://reddit.com
- **DR:** 95
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Community (#3 of 113 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Nofollow — reddit.com/r/IMadeThis post links use nofollow — value is community referral traffic, not backlink SEO

## Quick verdict

Show-and-tell maker community — DR 95, free to submit. Worth it with authentic posts and comment engagement; skip if you want a permanent directory backlink.

**Best for:** Makers and founders showing tangible products or creative projects they built · Builders with visuals — screenshots, demos, or photos of the thing you made

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Posts publish immediately unless AutoModerator filters them — manual mod review can take minutes to hours.
- **Review:** r/IMadeThis moderators enforce self-promotion limits, account age, karma minimums, and community-specific posting rules.
- **Common rejections:** Affiliate links, products you did not build, drop-shipping promos, low-effort link posts, or content violating self-promotion rules.
- **Reputation:** Readers expect “I made this” authenticity — corporate marketing accounts get flagged quickly.

## Pros

- DR 95 domain with very high community referral traffic on posts that gain traction
- Free — no paid listing or editorial queue
- Show-and-tell maker community audience aligned with your launch goals
- Comment threads surface feedback, positioning gaps, and early users

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — Reddit links are nofollow, not SEO
- Not a directory — no permanent listing page on your product
- Moderation removes off-topic promo — wasted effort if rules ignored
- Account karma and age gates block brand-new marketing accounts

## What you need before you submit

- Reddit account meeting r/IMadeThis karma and age requirements
- Read r/IMadeThis sidebar rules, flair requirements, and promo day schedules
- Text post with context — what you built, why, and what feedback you want
- Working demo link and screenshots embedded in post body
- 2–4 hours blocked to reply authentically to every comment

**Gotchas:**

- Title should clearly state what you made — vague hype titles sink
- Include images or video — text-only promo posts rarely gain traction
- Do not post the same product to r/IMadeThis and r/SideProject in the same hour

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Reddit account — create a text or link post at reddit.com/r/IMadeThis/submit after meeting subreddit requirements.
- **Categories:** Post must showcase something you created — software, hardware, art, tools; read flair and media requirements.
- **Anchor text:** Post title and optional body link; outbound URLs use Reddit redirect wrappers with nofollow.
- **Link placement:** Ephemeral subreddit feed post — sinks within hours; not indexed as a product directory page.

## FAQ

### Is r/IMadeThis for startup launches?

It is for showing things you built — SaaS and apps fit if you frame it as something you made, not a corporate ad.

### Does r/IMadeThis give SEO backlinks?

No — Reddit links are nofollow with Weak backlink ratings. Value is community traffic and maker feedback.

### What should I include in an r/IMadeThis post?

Clear title, visuals of the product, what problem it solves, and honest context about your build process.

### Can I post client work?

Check sidebar rules — the subreddit focuses on personal creations; client work or agency promo may be removed.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Community directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=community)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)