February 4, 2026
Post on Reddit 2026 – Subreddit Rules + Limits
Get Karma Reddit 2026 – Comment Rules + Subreddit Limits
Post on Reddit 2026 – Subreddit Rules + Limits
Post on Reddit after changing display name. Each subreddit has posting rules and karma minimums. Save subreddit videos with Reddit Video Downloader. Rules work the same as last year. Tested February 4, 2026.
30+
Comment Karma Needed
Read
Rules First
New
Accounts Limited
TL;DR
Post vs Comment Karma
Find Subreddits
Web Browser
Phone App
Posting Limits
Read Rules
Before Checklist
Why Removed
Computer vs Phone
FAQ
Related Guides
TL;DR: Post on Reddit
Subreddit → Create Post → Title + Content → Post.
Read rules first. New accounts need comment karma (30+ common). Save videos before posting.
Post Karma vs Comment Karma
| Type | Earned From | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Post Karma | Upvotes on your posts | Some subreddit posting |
| Comment Karma | Upvotes on comments | Most subreddit requirements |
| Community Karma | Upvotes in one subreddit | That subreddit only |
Comment karma matters more for new accounts.
Find Subreddits That Accept New Posters
- reddit.com → Search box → Type topic
- Filter by “Communities” tab
- Click community → “About” tab → “Posting restrictions”
- Check karma requirements
Example: r/AskReddit needs 30 comment karma.
Post from Computer Browser
- Go to subreddit page
- Click “Create Post” (top right)
- Choose post type (Text/Image/Link)
- Add title (under 300 characters)
- Add content
- Click “Post”
Title needs to follow subreddit rules.
Post from Phone App
- Tap subreddit → “Post” button
- Pick type (Text, Image, Link)
- Add title and content
- Check rules sidebar first
- Tap “Post”
App shows rules before posting.
Subreddit Posting Limits
| Account Age | Posts Per Day | Comments Per 10 Min |
|---|---|---|
| New (1 day) | 1-2 posts | 5 comments |
| 7 days old | 5-10 posts | 10 comments |
| 30+ days | Normal limits | Normal limits |
New accounts get rate limited.
Read Rules Before Posting
Every subreddit lists rules:
About → Community rules → Read all
Sidebar → "Posting Guidelines"
Flair requirements → Pick correct oneCommon rules:
- No low effort posts
- No polls in some subs
- Title must ask question
- Images only Wednesdays
Before You Post Checklist
| Check | Reason | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Read rules | Avoid removal | 2 minutes |
| Check karma minimum | Some need 100+ | Profile page |
| Preview post | Title formatting | 30 seconds |
| Save video | Subreddit content | Reddit Downloader |
Why Posts Get Removed
| Reason | Fix Next Time |
|---|---|
| Wrong flair | Pick correct one |
| Low karma | Comment first 2 weeks |
| Bad title | Ask question, no clickbait |
| Duplicate | Search subreddit first |
| Off-topic | Read rules carefully |
Computer vs Phone Posting
| Device | Rule Visibility | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Computer | Full sidebar | Full screen |
| iPhone | Collapsed rules | Good preview |
| Android | Same as iPhone | Good preview |
Computer shows more rules at once.
Questions People Ask
How long to get posting rights?
Most subs open after 7 days + 50 comment karma.
Do deleted posts hurt karma?
No effect after deletion.
Can mods see deleted posts?
Yes, they see everything.
What if post gets no upvotes?
Normal. Takes time to build.