What's the best subreddit to share a side project?

r/SideProject is the safest bet — large, welcoming, and made for this purpose. If your project is visually impressive, try r/InternetIsBeautiful for massive exposure.

How do I get honest feedback on my side project?

Post in r/SideProject or r/RoastMyStartup with specific questions. 'Roast my landing page' or 'What's confusing about my onboarding?' gets better feedback than 'What do you think?'

Can a side project launch on Reddit generate real users?

Yes. Many SaaS products got their first 100 users from a single Reddit post. r/SideProject posts that resonate can drive 500-2,000 visitors in 24 hours.

When should I share my side project on Reddit?

When you have a working version (even a basic MVP) and a clear value proposition. Don't wait for perfection, but do wait until someone can actually try it.

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Best Subreddits for Side Projects

Where builders share weekend projects that become real businesses — and get honest feedback along the way.

Side project subreddits are Reddit's maker culture at its best. These communities celebrate building things, provide brutally honest feedback, and connect you with other makers who understand the journey. Many successful startups started as side projects shared on these subreddits.

Top subreddits for side projects

1r/SideProject

478K+

The main side project community. Share, get feedback, find users.

Why join this subreddit

Largest and most welcoming maker community. Members actively test and promote each other's projects.

Posting tips

Show your project in action — working demos, screenshots, or video walkthroughs. Ask for specific feedback.

Project launches

Progress updates

Feedback requests

2r/IMadeThis

50K+

Showcase your creations. Products, art, designs, and tools.

Why join this subreddit

Built for showing off what you've made. Low barrier to entry, high engagement.

Posting tips

Visual content wins. Show what makes your project unique or interesting.

Product demos

Design showcases

Feature reveals

3r/buildinpublic

30K+

Document your building journey — code, design, marketing, and everything in between.

Why join this subreddit

Build an audience while building your project. Regular updates create followers.

Posting tips

Consistency over polish. Weekly or bi-weekly updates with honest progress reports.

Build logs

Progress reports

Decision diaries

4r/InternetIsBeautiful

16M+

Interesting and useful websites. If your side project qualifies, this is the biggest stage.

Why join this subreddit

16M+ subscribers. A successful post here can crash your server.

Posting tips

Your project must be visually interesting OR immediately useful. This sub has extremely high standards.

Beautiful/useful web tools

Interactive experiences

Data visualizations

5r/Productivity

2M+

If your side project helps people be more productive, this is a massive audience.

Why join this subreddit

Productivity enthusiasts actively seek and test new tools.

Posting tips

Frame your project in terms of time saved or efficiency gained.

Productivity tools

Workflow optimization

Time-saving utilities

Pro tips for side projects on Reddit

r/InternetIsBeautiful (16M members) can send an avalanche of traffic. But your project MUST be genuinely impressive to survive.

Share your side project journey, not just the finished product. People connect with the story.

Ask for specific feedback: 'Does the onboarding make sense?' beats 'What do you think?'

Cross-post updates to r/SideProject and r/buildinpublic to maximize reach across maker communities.

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Common mistakes to avoid

Posting a half-finished project and asking for feedback

Have a working version, even if minimal. People can't give useful feedback on screenshots alone.

Submitting to r/InternetIsBeautiful before your project is polished

You get one shot with this subreddit. Make sure your project is fast, beautiful, and bug-free before submitting.

Not responding to feedback comments

Engagement is everything on launch posts. Reply to every comment — it boosts your post's visibility and builds relationships.

Disappearing after the launch post

Continue engaging in the community. Regular updates keep your project visible and build a following.

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