Submit to r/startup

<p>DR 95 · Traffic Very High · Links Weak · Free · Community</p>

Approval & timeline

Posts publish immediately unless AutoModerator filters them — manual mod review can take minutes to hours. r/startup moderators enforce self-promotion limits, account age, karma minimums, and community-specific posting rules.

Pros

  • DR 95 domain with community referral traffic on posts that gain traction
  • Free — no paid listing or editorial queue
  • Targeted founder audience for early feedback and advice
  • Comment threads surface positioning gaps and feature requests

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

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FAQ

Is r/startup a product directory? No — it is a Reddit community for founder discussion. You publish a post, not a permanent directory listing.

Does r/startup give dofollow backlinks? No — Reddit uses nofollow on outbound links. Value is community traffic and feedback, not SEO.

How is r/startup different from r/startups? r/startup is a smaller community focused on early founder topics. r/startups is larger with stricter promo rules — check both sidebars before posting.

What karma do I need to post in r/startup? Check current sidebar rules — requirements change. Lurk and comment genuinely before posting product links.