# How to submit to Reddit

Reddit is not a directory but a set of communities. Launch posts belong in subreddits such as r/SideProject, r/startups or r/InternetIsBeautiful, each with its own rules.

> Full guide: https://toolfio.com/directories/reddit

## Is Reddit free to submit to, and how long does approval take?

- Website: https://reddit.com
- Submission page: https://www.reddit.com/submit
- Domain Rating (Ahrefs): 95
- Link type: nofollow
- Pricing: Free
- Cost: Posting on Reddit is free. Each subreddit has its own self-promotion rules; read them before posting.
- Account required: yes

## How much traffic does Reddit get? (DataForSEO, Google US)

- Estimated organic visits per month: 4158425546
- Ranking keywords: 94514427 (74522955 in the top 10)
- Referring domains: 1443610
- Backlinks: 2347529904
- Domain first seen: 2019-01-15
- Monthly searches for "reddit": 20400000

## What should you know before submitting to Reddit?

Post in r/SaaS, r/startups, r/sideproject. Be genuine — redditors hate blatant self-promotion. Share your building story.

## Which directories are similar to Reddit?

- [TechCrunch](https://toolfio.com/directories/techcrunch) — DR 92, Paid, nofollow
- [Product Hunt](https://toolfio.com/directories/product-hunt) — DR 91, Free, nofollow
- [Hacker News](https://toolfio.com/directories/hacker-news) — DR 91, Free, nofollow
- [AngelList](https://toolfio.com/directories/angellist) — DR 87, Freemium, dofollow
- [StartupFA.me](https://toolfio.com/directories/startupfa-me) — DR 82, Paid, dofollow
- [Twelve Tools](https://toolfio.com/directories/twelve-tools) — DR 80, Freemium, dofollow

_Facts verified on Reddit's own site on 2026-09-09._