Make a Subreddit 2026 – Karma Rules + App/Desktop Steps
February 6, 2026

Make a Subreddit 2026 – Karma Rules + App/Desktop Steps

How to Make a Subreddit 2026 – Rules + Device Steps

How to Make a Subreddit 2026 – Rules + Device Steps

You need 30-100 karma and 10-30 days account age for most subs to post, so make your own after getting karma. Link from Get Karma on Reddit. Save sub videos later with Reddit Video Downloader. Rules same as 2025 per Feb 6 check.

30+ Days Age
50+ Comment Karma
5min Setup Time
TL;DR Requirements Desktop Steps Phone App Rules Setup Common Fixes Related Guides
TL;DR: Create Subreddit Fast

Avatar → Create Community → Name + Type + Description → Create.
Need karma first. Set rules after.

Requirements Table

Need Amount Check
Account Age 30 days min some cases Profile page
Comment Karma 50+ safe Reddit profile
Main Karma 100 total Profile totals

Create Steps Desktop

  1. Log in at reddit.com.
  2. Click your avatar top right.
  3. Pick “Create Community”.
  4. Add name (under 21 chars, unique).
  5. Type subreddit type (public/restricted).
  6. Add description under 600 chars.
  7. Set rules in next tab.
  8. Click “Create”.

Create Steps Phone App

  1. Tap avatar.
  2. Tap “+” next to Communities.
  3. Enter community name.
  4. Pick public or private.
  5. Add short description.
  6. Skip advanced, tap Create.

App skips full rules setup first.

Rules Setup List

  • Post min karma: Set 50 for your sub.
  • Account age: 7 days.
  • No spam rule one.
  • Flairs required: On.
  • NSFW toggle: Off default.

Add more in mod tools later.

Common Fixes

  • Name taken: Add numbers or words.
  • Too short: Min 3 chars.
  • Private first: Change to public later.
  • No mod tools: Takes 24h.

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