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Reddit rules index · AI and bot rules · small businesses · read 2026-10-08
Which subreddits ban AI-generated posts? small businesses
We read the rules of 63 communities for small businesses. 15 have a rule that removes some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. 2 more remove bots or automated accounts, 0 allow AI-assisted content only when it's labeled, and 3 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) · artists and designers (26 of 54) · marketers (19 of 71) · YouTubers and creators (10 of 77)
Remove AI-generated content (15)
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/ecommerce“No AI or Suspected AI Slop” | 679,898 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/handmade“No AI” | 648,131 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/shopify“No AI or Suspected AI Slop” | 380,785 | 2026-10-06 |
| r/Etsy“No AI written content” | 321,231 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/dropshipping“In general as long as the link is in a post flaired appropriately, OP is … channel, the content was not generated by AI, and the link is not an attempt at abusing the sub for SEO purposes it will be allowed.” | 291,311 | 2026-10-04 |
| r/EtsySellers“Obviously AI written posts and comments are not allowed here.” | 255,975 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/FulfillmentByAmazon“No AI Generated content” | 144,995 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/reviewmyshopify“No AI Responses” | 57,197 | 2026-10-05 |
| r/SmallBusinessPH“Absolutely no usage of AI generated art.” | 41,678 | 2026-10-07 |
| r/EtsyCommunity“No Generate AI” | 40,183 | 2026-10-04 |
| r/Businessowners“No low-effort or AI spam posts” | 37,504 | 2026-10-04 |
| r/smallbusinessUS“Low-effort, vague, generic, AI-written, or URL-only posts may be removed.” | 35,217 | 2026-10-05 |
| r/etsypromos“Any AI posts will be removed.” | 32,256 | 2026-10-04 |
| r/SmallBusinessUAE“No AI slop or bots allowed, you can rewrite your post with AI, that's fine, but be sure to add value.” | 21,593 | 2026-10-04 |
| r/shopify_growth“No AI Slop, Blogspam, or Low-Effort Success Stories” | 9,230 | 2026-10-04 |
Remove bots or automated accounts (2)
A rule removes posts or comments from bots or automated accounts. Post and reply yourself.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/AmazonSeller“No AI, bots, or site restricted accounts” | 98,553 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/EtsyDigitalSeller“If it sounds like a bot or AI wrote it, it will be removed and you may be banned.” | 6,975 | 2026-10-04 |
A rule mentions AI or bots (3)
One of their rules names AI or bots: read it before you post.
| Community and what its rules say | Members | Read |
|---|---|---|
| r/smallbusiness“No market research posts - not for developing apps, not for AI, not for business offerings” | 2,544,713 | 2026-09-26 |
| r/SideHustleGold“The use of assistant tools like AI is welcome, as this keeps our community accessible for everyone, including non-native English speakers and those who may need help putting their ideas into words.” | 131,479 | 2026-10-06 |
| r/SideHustlePaglu“Specifiy if AI is used, otherwise post will be removed.” | 68,872 | 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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