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Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-06
Can you promote on r/macapps?
Only in a dedicated thread Its rules send self-promotion to a dedicated thread, such as a weekly or pinned one. Promotion outside it is removed.
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r/MacApps is a one stop shop for all things related to MacOS apps - featuring app showcases, news, updates, sales, discounts and even freebies.
What its rules say about promotion
Read This Before Posting
Everyone: - 10pt LOCAL Karma Required. Comment in r/MacApps to earn 10 karma first:[Check](https://old.reddit.com/u/me) - Before posting, search r/MacApps; check [App Comparisons](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1j56vvb/) - Choose flair App Devs: - No main feed promotion unless you [qualify + use PCP template](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/). - Flair Hierarchy: Lifetime>Subscription>Free - Free flair: not for limited app tiers - Open Source? Prefix title [OS]
Limited Self-Promotion
Infrequent self-promotion is permitted; however, it is not permitted more than once per developer in 30 days. This is counted from the last app post, even if it was removed. For well-established, recognized devs with an app-flair, once per app per 30 days. ALWAYS disclose your relationship to your software in comments promoting your app. Promoting your own app in comments is disallowed until you earn 10 karma in r/MacApps and in poor taste when hijacking another developer’s promotion.
No Affiliate / Referral / Invite Links
Affiliate, referral, and invite links are not permitted since they attract spam and low-quality content.
Promote in Megathread
As part of the new [Trust vs. Transparency Initiative](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/) ALL who do not qualify through trust or transparency requirements must limit promotion to the monthly megathread. Learn how to qualify to post in the main feed [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/). << Read link before confirming you have read the rules.
All 9 rules of r/macapps
- Read This Before Posting
Everyone: - 10pt LOCAL Karma Required. Comment in r/MacApps to earn 10 karma first:[Check](https://old.reddit.com/u/me) - Before posting, search r/MacApps; check [App Comparisons](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1j56vvb/) - Choose flair App Devs: - No main feed promotion unless you [qualify + use PCP template](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/). - Flair Hierarchy: Lifetime>Subscription>Free - Free flair: not for limited app tiers - Open Source? Prefix title [OS] - Official Distribution Channels Only
Any download links must use the publisher's official distribution source. This could be the Mac App Store or the publisher's own distribution platform. Third-party sources (e.g. file hosting websites, blogs) are not permitted since they can be used to distribute malicious software. - Limited Self-Promotion
Infrequent self-promotion is permitted; however, it is not permitted more than once per developer in 30 days. This is counted from the last app post, even if it was removed. For well-established, recognized devs with an app-flair, once per app per 30 days. ALWAYS disclose your relationship to your software in comments promoting your app. Promoting your own app in comments is disallowed until you earn 10 karma in r/MacApps and in poor taste when hijacking another developer’s promotion. - Reddit Rules
We follow the [Reddit Rules](https://redditinc.com/policies/reddit-rules) without exception. Please familiarise yourself before posting or commenting. - No Redirect URLs
Redirect URLs are not permitted as they can be used to distribute malicious software. This includes shortened URLs. - No Affiliate / Referral / Invite Links
Affiliate, referral, and invite links are not permitted since they attract spam and low-quality content. - No Piracy
Digital piracy is not permitted in any form. Please note that the Reddit Content Policy also does not permit the posting of illegal content. - Promote in Megathread
As part of the new [Trust vs. Transparency Initiative](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/) ALL who do not qualify through trust or transparency requirements must limit promotion to the monthly megathread. Learn how to qualify to post in the main feed [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/). << Read link before confirming you have read the rules. - ⚠️ Get Post Approval Here
Once you have read the rules, gain post approval by [following these instructions](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1smg62t/how_to_gain_post_approval_in_rmacapps_with_read/). ⚠️ SKIP reading the rules if you want to guarantee your posts get autoremoved. Especially Rules 8, 3, 1.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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