r/technology Rules & Posting Guide
r/technology is one of Reddit's largest default subreddits with millions of members. Strict title rules, topic restrictions, and anti-spam measures make posting here tricky. Here's the guide.
How to Post Safely in r/technology
Check the title and content rules
r/technology has strict title formatting requirements. Editorialized, sensationalized, or misleading titles are removed automatically or by mods.
Ensure your content qualifies
Not all tech content is allowed — some topics are restricted. Verify your topic isn't on the restricted list and that the source is from an approved domain.
Verify before submitting
Use the risk checker to ensure your post title matches the article title and your content doesn't violate any of the subreddit's specific rules.
Key Rules for r/technology
Titles must match the article headline
You must use the original article title or a direct quote from the article. Editorialized, opinionated, or sensationalized titles are removed.
No self-promotion or personal projects
r/technology is for sharing and discussing technology news, not promoting your product, blog, or YouTube channel.
Submissions must be about technology
Posts about business, politics, or social issues must have a clear and direct technology angle. Tangentially related content is removed.
No rehosted or blogspam content
Articles must be from the original source. Rehosted content, aggregator sites, and low-quality blogs that rewrite press releases are removed.
No duplicate submissions
Check if the story has already been posted. Duplicate submissions of the same news are removed, with the earlier post kept.
No images, audio, or video as primary content
r/technology primarily accepts article and text-based submissions. Direct image, podcast, or video posts are typically removed.
Follow Reddit's site-wide rules
Standard Reddit rules about civility, brigading, and vote manipulation apply. Being a large sub, these are monitored closely.
No petitions, surveys, or calls to action
Posts soliciting signatures, survey responses, or asking readers to take political or consumer action are removed.
Common Reasons Posts Get Removed
Common Posting Mistakes in r/technology
Editorializing the headline
Adding your opinion, exaggerating claims, or rewording the title to be more provocative is the single most common reason for removal in r/technology.
Posting from non-original sources
Sharing a blog post that summarizes a TechCrunch article instead of the TechCrunch article itself will get removed as blogspam or rehosted content.
Submitting off-topic content
Business news about tech companies (e.g., stock prices, executive changes) may be removed if the technology angle isn't central to the story.
Not checking for duplicates
When big tech news breaks, the sub gets dozens of duplicate submissions within minutes. Search 'new' posts before submitting to avoid duplicates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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