Reddit Ban Prevention Playbook: 21 Rules That Keep You Posting

If you're serious about Reddit growth, surviving matters more than virality. This is the ban prevention playbook we use with creators, SaaS founders, and agencies to keep accounts alive while scaling reach. Steal it, apply it, and stop tripping mod filters.

The Core Rule: Look Like a Helpful Human

• 9:1 value ratio — nine non‑promotional actions for every 1 promotional action
• Comment first — earn 20–50 karma in‑sub before posting
• Mirror the subreddit tone — short, specific, non‑salesy language
• No link drops cold — add context, story, or a screenshot before links

Posting Cadence That Doesn't Trigger Filters

1. Days 1–3: Only comment (5–10 quality comments/day)
2. Days 4–7: 1 text post max/day across all subs
3. Week 2: 2 posts total/week, staggered 48–72h
4. Ongoing: Never repeat the same title/body across subs

High‑Risk Signals Mods Instantly Nuke

• Brand name in title + external link
• Cross‑posting identical copy within 24h
• New account posting image/link as first action
• Farmed comments like "DM me" or emoji spam

Template: Safe Promo That Actually Works

Title: *Built X to solve Y. Here's how it compares to Z after 30 days.* Body: 3 lines of context → 3 bullets of insight → 1 ask for feedback. No CTA, no price. If you must link, put it in a top‑level comment after someone asks.

21 Rules That Keep You Posting

• Verify email + add profile bio before posting
• Read sub rules every 30 days — they change
• Use text posts for first promos, not links
• Never delete posts that underperform (looks spammy)
• Answer every good‑faith comment within 12h
• Avoid "link in comments" bait unless sub allows
• Rotate media types (text → image → discussion)
• Post when the sub is peaking (use historical stats)
• Don't brigade or ask for upvotes — instant ban
• One account per niche; don't multi‑niche from fresh
• Report trolls; don't fight — mods remember
• Disclose affiliation when relevant
• Use unique screenshots; avoid stock promo art
• If removed, appeal politely and ask what to change
• Space posts 48–72h across subs
• Re‑write titles per subculture (no copy‑paste)
• No URL shorteners — they trip filters
• Warm up with 3 comments right before posting
• Edit once max in first hour (excess edits look sus)
• Pin a clarifying top comment with extra context
• Track bans/removals; adapt or switch subs

Recovery If You Get Rate‑Limited or Shadowbanned

Stop posting 7 days. Comment naturally in unrelated subs. Remove automation. Verify email/2FA. Then re‑enter with text‑only posts and a 72h spacing. If a specific mod bans you, appeal once, accept outcome, rotate strategy.

Steady Growth Beats Flash Bans

Reddit rewards consistency + humility. Run the playbook, build social proof inside subs, and your promos will land without tripping alarms. Keep accounts alive, and momentum compounds.