Finding a subreddit's rules

https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnToReddit/comments/pjsazs/finding_a_subreddits_rules/

created by SolariaHues on 07/09/2021 at 17:59 UTC*

17 upvotes, 6 top-level comments (showing 6)

Each community has its own rules, so it's important to check them before posting. Here's how to find them!

Usually, they are in the sidebar on the right.

Image of the rules sidebar widget (these are old rules)

Sometimes they may also be in a sticky post, AKA pinned post or announcement. Sort posts by 'hot' to see the community’s sticky posts and highlights at the top of the main page.

It's a good idea to check for sticky posts, as many communities have information for new members in them.

Occasionally, rules may be linked either in the sidebar or in community bookmarks at the top of the sidebar on the right.

[If you use old Reddit, you may need to check the newer Reddit UI for the rules before posting, as some subreddits neglect to have the rules in their old Reddit sidebars. To do this, change the URL in your address bar to `www.` instead of `old.`]

The rules and the rest of the community information is linked under the community header. Either by tapping the community name, or 'see more' under the community description.

Image showing the button to find the rules and community information in the Reddit app

Once tapped you'll see two tabs at the top - 'about' which includes the rules, and the rest of what is the sidebar on desktop, and the community menu tab, which shows the community bookmarks (shown below).

You may need to scroll down to find the rules in the about tab, depending on how much information is there.

Image showing the 'about' and 'menu' tabs and the rules for this community

When you are creating a post, you can still check the rules using the 'Rules' button on the top right.

Image showing the rules button

Last updated 22nd Feb 2025

Comments

Comment by Full-Option632 at 29/02/2024 at 23:57 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thank you!

Comment by DiditAgain2023 at 03/03/2024 at 10:57 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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Still not sure what I am doing

Comment by sirtch_analyst at 23/04/2024 at 02:25 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

This helps a lot! Thanks!

Comment by sleepvibes at 27/04/2024 at 15:53 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

How can I find how the rules of a subreddit have changed over time?

Comment by leelewis890 at 10/05/2024 at 18:46 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thanks for helping!

Comment by LILITH_LEGION at 09/05/2024 at 00:49 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thanks for this!💯