# Submit to r/sideproject

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/r-sideproject
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/r-sideproject.md
- **Directory:** r/sideproject (reddit.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://reddit.com
- **DR:** 95
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Community (#38 of 113 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Nofollow — reddit.com/r/sideproject post links use nofollow — value is indie builder community traffic, not SEO backlinks

## Quick verdict

Indie builder community — DR 95, free to submit. Worth it for side projects with demos and build stories; skip if you want permanent directory SEO.

**Best for:** Indie hackers and solo founders showing what they shipped · Projects with demos, screenshots, and honest build-in-public context

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Most posts publish immediately; AutoModerator may hold low-karma accounts for manual review.
- **Review:** Moderators remove spam, repeated self-promo, and posts without substance — sideproject favors show-your-work content.
- **Common rejections:** Bare affiliate links, crypto scams, copy-pasted launches across subs, or accounts that only post promotions.
- **Reputation:** r/sideproject is launch-friendly but not a free-for-all — include what you built and why, not just a URL.

## Pros

- DR 95 domain with strong community referral traffic on popular build posts
- Free — among the most receptive Reddit subs for new product demos
- Indie builder audience gives feedback, beta users, and moral support
- Less strict than r/startups for early projects without traction metrics

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — nofollow Reddit links, zero SEO pass-through
- Not a directory — no permanent product listing page
- Traffic fades as posts leave the subreddit front page within a day
- Cross-posting identical launches to many subs triggers spam filters

## What you need before you submit

- Reddit account — check r/sideproject sidebar for karma requirements
- Title format: “I built [X] to solve [Y]” with demo link in body
- Screenshots, GIF, or short video showing the product working
- Tech stack or build timeline — the community expects craft details
- Time blocked to reply to comments and thank feedback givers

**Gotchas:**

- Link posts alone underperform — use text posts with embedded demo URLs
- Do not post the same content to r/SideProject and r/sideproject variants simultaneously
- Weekend evenings UTC often see higher indie builder activity

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Reddit account — create post at reddit.com/r/sideproject/submit.
- **Categories:** Must be a side project or indie build you made — agency client work and enterprise pitches feel off-topic.
- **Anchor text:** Natural language in post title and body; outbound links are nofollow via Reddit.
- **Link placement:** Ephemeral subreddit post — not indexed as a startup directory entry.

## FAQ

### Is r/sideproject good for launching a product?

Yes for indie demos — it is a community post channel, not a directory. Expect referral traffic and feedback, not SEO backlinks.

### Does r/sideproject give dofollow links?

No — all Reddit outbound links are nofollow. Backlink quality is Weak in our tracker.

### What makes a r/sideproject post succeed?

Show the product working, explain why you built it, share stack or timeline, and reply to every comment.

### Can I post if I am full-time on the project now?

Yes — “side project” includes indie products even if full-time. Focus on the builder story, not corporate positioning.

## 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)