Subreddit stats and rules

What the subreddit stats tool shows

Type a subreddit name and we pull its public information from Reddit:

• Subscribers and the date the subreddit was created.
• Description, plus whether it is marked NSFW and its type (public, restricted or private).
• Activity from the latest ~100 posts: posts per day, median score and median comments per post.
• The rules list, as the subreddit's moderators have written it.

How to read the numbers

Subscribers tell you reach, not activity. Plenty of large subreddits are quiet, and plenty of small ones are busy. Posts per day is the better measure of whether people still show up.

Median score and median comments tell you what a normal post gets. We use the median, not the average, so one viral post does not skew the picture. If the median post gets 2 upvotes and no comments, a new post will probably sink. If it gets 40 comments, the community discusses things, and a thoughtful reply can get seen.

Posts per day sets your timing. In a subreddit with hundreds of posts a day, a post drops off the New feed fast, so timing matters; check the best time to post for that subreddit. In one with three posts a day, your post stays visible for hours whatever time you pick.

Type matters. Restricted subreddits only let approved users post. Private ones are invisible unless you are a member.

Read the rules before you post

When a post gets removed, the rules are the first place to look. Read them before posting, and look for:

• Self-promotion rules. Some ban it entirely, some allow it only in a weekly thread or megathread, some ask you to disclose that you are affiliated.
• Link rules. Many communities remove posts with links to your own site.
• Flair requirements. Posts without the right flair can be removed automatically.
• Account requirements. Rules often hint at karma or account-age minimums enforced by AutoModerator, even if the exact numbers are not public.

The subreddit rules are on top of Reddit's sitewide content policy, not instead of it. Our self-promotion rules guide covers the common patterns.

What to do next

• Shortlisting communities? Use the subreddit finder to find candidates, then check each one here.
• Planning a post? Check the best time to post for that subreddit.
• Want the threads in these subreddits where people ask for what you sell? BoomReddit scans Reddit 24/7 for buying-intent threads and warns you when a subreddit's mods are strict about promotion.

Frequently asked questions

How do I see stats for a subreddit?

Enter its name above. You get subscribers, creation date, type, posts per day, median score and comments across the latest ~100 posts, and the rules list.

How do I find a subreddit's rules?

On desktop, they are in the sidebar under Rules; on mobile, tap the subreddit's About or Info section. This tool lists them in one place.

Is subscriber count a good measure of a subreddit's size?

It measures reach, not activity. Posts per day and median comments tell you whether people actually participate.

Why use the median instead of the average?

One viral post can make the average look huge. The median shows what a typical post gets, which is a better guide to what yours will get.

Can I see subreddit growth over time?

This tool shows the current snapshot: subscribers, creation date and recent activity. It does not chart historical growth.