# Submit to r/thesidehustle

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/r-thesidehustle
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/r-thesidehustle.md
- **Directory:** r/thesidehustle/ (reddit.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://reddit.com
- **DR:** 95
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Community (#48 of 113 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Nofollow — reddit.com/r/thesidehustle post links use nofollow — value is side hustle founder community traffic, not SEO

## Quick verdict

Side hustle community — DR 95, free to submit. Worth it for part-time projects and indie products; skip if you want directory SEO or VC-scale launch traffic.

**Best for:** Founders building side projects alongside day jobs · Teams sharing side hustle revenue, lessons, or seeking part-time builder feedback

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Posts publish immediately unless AutoModerator filters them — mod review for spam.
- **Review:** Moderators enforce side-hustle relevance, self-promotion limits, and anti-spam rules.
- **Common rejections:** MLM schemes, crypto spam, low-karma accounts, bare affiliate links, or off-topic full-time VC pitches.
- **Reputation:** Community values honest side-income numbers — “$500/month on weekends” resonates more than hype.

## Pros

- DR 95 domain with referral traffic on relatable side project posts
- Free — no listing fees or editorial queue
- Audience understands bootstrapped, part-time builder constraints
- Comment threads surface pricing, time-management, and GTM advice

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — nofollow, not an SEO channel
- Not a directory — no permanent listing for your product
- Smaller than r/sideproject — lower traffic ceiling
- Overlap with r/sideproject — pick one primary sub to avoid spam flags

## What you need before you submit

- Reddit account meeting r/thesidehustle karma and age requirements
- Read sidebar rules and self-promotion guidelines
- Side hustle framing: what you built, time invested, revenue if any
- Demo link and screenshots embedded in post body
- Time to reply authentically to every comment

**Gotchas:**

- r/thesidehustle overlaps with r/sideproject — do not cross-post identical copy
- Include honest constraints — day job, hours per week, revenue stage
- MLM and get-rich-quick schemes get banned immediately

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Reddit account — submit at reddit.com/r/thesidehustle/submit after meeting requirements.
- **Categories:** Side hustle projects and part-time ventures — not full-time VC-backed launch ads without side-hustle angle.
- **Anchor text:** Post title and body links; Reddit applies nofollow to outbound URLs.
- **Link placement:** Subreddit feed post only — ephemeral, not a crawlable directory page.

## FAQ

### Is r/thesidehustle the same as r/sideproject?

Similar audiences but separate subs with different rules. Pick one primary sub and avoid cross-posting identical copy.

### Does r/thesidehustle help SEO?

No — Reddit links are nofollow. Backlink quality is Weak. Expect community feedback and referral traffic.

### Can full-time startups post here?

The community is for side hustle context. Full-time funded launches fit r/startups better unless framed as a side project origin story.

### What should I include in a launch post?

What you built, time invested, revenue stage, pricing, and specific questions — with honest part-time builder context.

## 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)