https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnToReddit/comments/pjsazs/finding_a_subreddits_rules/
created by SolariaHues on 07/09/2021 at 17:59 UTC*
15 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.
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Image of the rules sidebar widget
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 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 a menu tab (links just under the banner at the top).
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Image of menu links in new Reddit including one linking to the rules
[If you use old Reddit, you may need to check new Reddit 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 `new.` instead of `www.`]
You will also find that when you go to make a post in a subreddit, the rules will still show in the sidebar in new Reddit so you can check your post fits them, but it may depend on the subreddit design on old Reddit.
The rules and the rest of the community information is linked under the community header.
[EDIT - this now says 'See more']
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Image showing the 'See community info' link
Once tapped you'll see two tabs at the top - 'about' which includes the rules, and the community menu (shown below).
You may need to scroll down to find the rules in the about tab, depending on how much information is there.
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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.
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Image showing the rules button
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
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!💯
