Can you self-promote on r/youtubers?

Q: Can you self-promote on r/youtubers?

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. Where: Monthly Show-Off Thread only, and only for your own YouTube videos/channel; products, apps, tools, services, courses and referral codes are never allowed anywhere in the sub Read 2026-09-24 from the community's own rules.

Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-24 · hand-reviewed

Can you promote on r/youtubers?

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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its rules on Reddit

r/YouTubers is a subreddit for content creators to discuss long- and short-form video content creation.

Where to post: Monthly Show-Off Thread only, and only for your own YouTube videos/channel; products, apps, tools, services, courses and referral codes are never allowed anywhere in the sub

What it requires: Established YouTube creators only; verified user flair (obtained via the pinned instructions post) and good standing required to post; show-off participation unlocks with flair level; no self-promotion in normal posts or comments; no promotion of non-YouTube content; no beta tests, surveys or 'feedback forms'; permanent bans only

What its rules say about promotion

No self-promotion or engagement begging
You may not link your own videos or channel in posts or comments, or ask others to share theirs, except where explicitly allowed (e.g., the Monthly Show-Off Thread and properly formatted Review/Critique posts). No “check out my channel,” “Is my latest video good?”, “sub for sub,” “watch time exchanges,” or “DM me for collab/Discord” posts or comments. Promotion of non-YouTube content (apps, tools, services, coaching, courses, etc.) or referral/affiliate codes is never allowed.

No Spam, Surveys, Services, or Hoodwinkery
Posts or comments that exist primarily to sell, promote, or drive traffic to a product, service, app, platform, course, survey, or website are considered spam and you will be banned for it. This includes “feedback forms,” “market research,” “beta tests,” and disguised self-promo (“I found this great tool…”). Any kind of trickery, auto-subscribing links, or failure to disclose your relationship to what you’re linking will result in an immediate and permanent ban.

What its rules say about AI and bots

No discussion of AI content creation, enhancements, tools, or workflows
If you are going to be lazy and rely on AI to do your work (poorly) for you, you can rely on AI to (also poorly) answer your questions. Discussions here are to be focused on human-created content and human-centric workflows. Any mention of having an AI-generated channel, content, or workflow, or any suggestion to "Just Let AI Do It, Bro" will result in an immediate ban.

All 8 rules of r/youtubers

We Do Not Issue Temporary Bans
This subreddit attracts a lot of spam, low-quality content, and lost users; it is extremely labor-intensive to run and therefore we DO NOT give second chances. Either you abide by the rules or you get banned permanently. Ignorance of the rules is no excuse - they are right here in white and black (or black and white if you're a Light Mode user)
This subreddit is for established YouTube creators only
r/YouTubers is a community for people who are already creating content on YouTube and want to improve their channels, strategy, and craft. It is not for people who are “thinking about starting,” have not uploaded yet, or are just here as viewers/fans. Basic “How do I start a channel / get views / get monetized?” questions and general YouTube troubleshooting are not allowed. Subreddits for New YouTubers exist - use them instead.
No self-promotion or engagement begging
You may not link your own videos or channel in posts or comments, or ask others to share theirs, except where explicitly allowed (e.g., the Monthly Show-Off Thread and properly formatted Review/Critique posts). No “check out my channel,” “Is my latest video good?”, “sub for sub,” “watch time exchanges,” or “DM me for collab/Discord” posts or comments. Promotion of non-YouTube content (apps, tools, services, coaching, courses, etc.) or referral/affiliate codes is never allowed.
Review & Critique Posts Have Strict Format and Requirements
[Review Video] and [Channel Critique] posts are heavily regulated to keep them useful and fair. Misuse of these posts will result in loss of privileges or a full ban. These posts will be restricted by User Flair. Refer to the Wiki for the specific format and rules for these posts.
No Spam, Surveys, Services, or Hoodwinkery
Posts or comments that exist primarily to sell, promote, or drive traffic to a product, service, app, platform, course, survey, or website are considered spam and you will be banned for it. This includes “feedback forms,” “market research,” “beta tests,” and disguised self-promo (“I found this great tool…”). Any kind of trickery, auto-subscribing links, or failure to disclose your relationship to what you’re linking will result in an immediate and permanent ban.
Be Civil and Stay on Topic
Keep discussion professional and respectful. Personal attacks, harassment, bigotry, or dog-piling are not permitted. This subreddit is for creator-side discussion, not viewer gossip or drama: no threads about other YouTubers’ personal lives, cancel culture, or “what about this YouTuber?” posts. General YouTube “news” or rants are only allowed when they’re clearly framed around how it affects creators and their work.
Posting Requires Verified Flair and Ongoing Good Standing
To post or comment here, you must have a user flair obtained by reading the rules and agreeing to them in the pinned instructions post. Additional flair levels (based on your subreddit karma and participation) unlock more types of posts, such as Tips & Tricks, Review/Critique threads, and Show-Off participation. Poor-quality comments or posts will result in loss of privileges. Misuse of Post Flairs or attempting to subvert the system will result in an immediate permanent ban.
No discussion of AI content creation, enhancements, tools, or workflows
If you are going to be lazy and rely on AI to do your work (poorly) for you, you can rely on AI to (also poorly) answer your questions. Discussions here are to be focused on human-created content and human-centric workflows. Any mention of having an AI-generated channel, content, or workflow, or any suggestion to "Just Let AI Do It, Bro" will result in an immediate ban.

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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