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Reddit rules index · AI and bot rules · artists and designers · read 2026-10-08
Which subreddits ban AI-generated posts? artists and designers
We read the rules of 54 communities for artists and designers. 26 have a rule that removes some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. 0 more remove bots or automated accounts, 1 allow AI-assisted content only when it's labeled, and 5 more have a rule that names AI or bots. Each community's page quotes the rule and the date we read it.
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This page lists the communities whose rules, as ThreadFox read them between 2026-09-24 and 2026-10-08, say something about AI-generated content or bots. The quoted excerpts are each community's own words; the grouping is our reading. Conditions often decide whether a post fits (a required thread, flair, posting day, account age or karma), and each community's current rules on Reddit always win over this page.
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By topic: All · SaaS and startups (11 of 88) · AI tools (20 of 91) · developer tools and open source (37 of 106) · games and game developers (25 of 124) · musicians (39 of 69) · writers and authors (18 of 40) · marketers (19 of 71) · small businesses (15 of 63) · YouTubers and creators (10 of 77)
Remove AI-generated content (26)
A rule removes some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media: some remove everything made with AI, others only AI art or answers nobody checked. Write it yourself there, or pick another community.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/photography“No AI-generated text” | 5,654,943 | 2026-09-24 |
| r/Design“No memes, AI farming and low-quality posts” | 4,462,925 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/DigitalPainting“AI "art" is not allowed.” | 3,731,266 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/learntodraw“These types of posts are usually used to feed AI models and AI art is not permitted here under any circumstances.” | 3,145,121 | 2026-10-07 |
| r/graphic_design“No AI or low effort/low quality posts” | 2,933,372 | 2026-10-05 |
| r/PixelArt“No AI Art” | 2,696,111 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/animation“No content theft or Gen AI - Permaban” | 2,003,077 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/InteriorDesign“3: you used ai images” | 1,146,563 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/Watercolor“Posts must be watercolor related - NO AI!” | 1,079,505 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/Illustration“No AI-generated images” | 959,231 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/logodesign“Do not post AI, memes, image macros, or social media screencaps.” | 484,630 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/ArtistLounge“No AI” | 413,867 | 2026-10-05 |
| r/ProCreate“AI of any form is not allowed” | 403,307 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/UXDesign“Don't post low-effort, AI-generated slop.” | 250,546 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/krita“No AI image-generating tools or plugins or any image or plugin generated with AI technology.” | 165,053 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/ArtCrit“No AI.” | 156,259 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/artstore“We do not allow generative AI of any kind.” | 151,775 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/artbusiness“All pro-AI posts will be removed.” | 145,774 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/Artadvice“Keep Art Human (No AI)” | 136,187 | 2026-10-05 |
| r/hireanartist“AI (outside of client mock ups) [perm]” | 82,660 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/sounddesign“AI generated audio is not sound design” | 58,877 | 2026-10-06 |
| r/starvingartists“Something to consider: When a client commissions an artist, they don't show the art around saying, "I made this myself, using another artist as a tool!" Similarly, when you use AI, you don't create the content yourself.” | 52,583 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/Affinity“No AI” | 50,287 | 2026-10-07 |
| r/foodphotography“No AI content.” | 25,088 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/ArtRanting“No pro A.I.” | 4,116 | 2026-10-07 |
| r/PakGameDev“No AI Slop” | 2,623 | 2026-10-05 |
AI content allowed when labeled (1)
Label it exactly as the rule says: a flair, a tag in the title or a line in the post.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/UI_Design“AI Disclosure” | 240,572 | 2026-09-26 |
A rule mentions AI or bots (5)
One of their rules names AI or bots: read it before you post.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/aiArt“If an AI-engine is not listed, or if multiple tools were used, edit the “Image-Other” and add the tool(s) name.” | 686,889 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/artcommissions“If you think artwork has been created with AI, traced, or stolen from another artist, contact us through Modmail.” | 262,361 | 2026-10-04 |
| r/Artists“No AI Art and no AI Discussion outside of designated, official threads.” | 124,587 | 2026-10-05 |
| r/AIArtwork“This is a space for people to share and discuss their AI creations without fear of judgement, attack, or challenges against their integrity as artists.” | 86,987 | 2026-09-24 |
| r/DesignIndia“AI-assisted work is allowed if your work has meaningful human editing or post processing.” | 8,938 | 2026-10-05 |
What the written rules don't show
- Readers notice. Posts that read as AI-written draw replies calling them out, in communities with no AI rule too. Write in your own words, with real numbers and what actually happened.
- Unpublished filters. Many communities also remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page.
- Rules change. Communities add AI rules often. Read the current rules before you post.
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