Submit to r/sideproject

Approval & timeline

Most posts publish immediately; AutoModerator may hold low-karma accounts for manual review. Moderators remove spam, repeated self-promo, and posts without substance — sideproject favors show-your-work content.

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

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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.