r/webdev Rules & Posting Guide
r/webdev is one of the largest web development communities on Reddit, with strict rules about project showcasing, self-promotion, and content quality. Here's what to know.
How to Post Safely in r/webdev
Check the posting rules and flair options
r/webdev uses flair to categorize posts. Showoff posts, questions, and discussions all have different rules. Make sure your flair matches your content.
Write a substantive post
Whether you're sharing a project or asking a question, provide enough context. Include your tech stack, what you've tried, and what specific input you need.
Run a promotion check
If your post mentions a product, tool, or service you're involved with, run it through the risk checker to make sure it doesn't read as promotional.
Key Rules for r/webdev
Use 'Showoff Saturday' for project showcases
Personal projects, portfolio pieces, and 'look what I built' posts are restricted to the Showoff Saturday thread. Standalone showcase posts on other days are removed.
No self-promotion or advertising
Promoting your tool, course, agency, or YouTube channel is not allowed. This includes subtle promotion in comments.
No job listings or hiring posts
Job postings, freelance opportunities, and 'looking for a developer' threads belong in dedicated hiring subreddits.
No low-effort questions
Questions that can be answered with a single Google search or have no context are removed. Show what you've tried and where you're stuck.
No memes outside designated threads
Humor and meme content is restricted to specific threads or days. Standalone meme posts are removed.
Link posts need context
If you're sharing a link to an article, tool, or resource, add a comment explaining why it's relevant and what the community should take from it.
No homework or assignment help
Posts asking the community to complete your homework, assignment, or coding challenge are removed. Ask about specific concepts instead.
Common Reasons Posts Get Removed
Common Posting Mistakes in r/webdev
Showcasing projects on the wrong day
One of the most common removals in r/webdev is posting a project showcase outside of Showoff Saturday. Save your project posts for the right thread.
Dropping YouTube links without context
Even high-quality tutorials get removed if posted as bare links. Add a text post explaining the content and why it's useful to the community.
Asking vague career questions
'Should I learn React or Angular?' without context about your goals, experience, or project needs gets removed or downvoted heavily.
Posting homework assignments
The community can tell when you're asking them to solve your coursework. Ask about the specific concept you're struggling with instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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