125,000 subscribers

How to Market on r/SaaS

Everything you need to know about posting, engaging, and growing your business on r/SaaS. Rules, best times, strategies, and what actually works.

125,000
Subscribers
3
Peak Posting Windows
3
Community Rules
12:1
Comment-to-Post Ratio

About r/SaaS

Software as a Service discussions and growth strategies

Top Keywords

saas marketingcustomer acquisitionpricing strategygrowth hacking

Community Stats

Subscribers125,000
Peak Times3
Rules3
Active Users1.2k avg
Engagement12:1

Best Times to Post on r/SaaS

Timing matters on Reddit. Posts that go up during peak activity windows get more early upvotes, which triggers the algorithm to show them to more people. Here are the best windows for r/SaaS:

1

Tuesday 9AM

Peak Activity
2

Thursday 2PM

Peak Activity
3

Sunday 7PM

Peak Activity

r/SaaS Community Rules

Break any of these and your post gets removed (or worse, you get banned). Read them carefully before posting. MediaFast shows you rule summaries for every subreddit so you never have to guess.

1

No self-promotion

2

Focus on value

3

Engage with community

Proven Marketing Strategies for r/SaaS

These are battle-tested approaches that work across Reddit. Adapt them to r/SaaS's culture and you'll build real traction.

1

Karma Building

How to build Reddit karma safely and quickly

Steps

  • Comment on popular posts in your niche
  • Share valuable insights and experiences
  • Avoid controversial topics initially
  • Engage with the community genuinely

Time to Results

2-4 weeks

Success Rate

85%

2

Subreddit Research

Finding the best subreddits for your niche

Steps

  • Use Reddit's search function
  • Check subreddit descriptions and rules
  • Analyze post frequency and engagement
  • Join and observe before posting

Time to Results

1-2 weeks

Success Rate

90%

3

Content Strategy

Creating content that resonates with Reddit users

Steps

  • Study top posts in your target subreddits
  • Create valuable, non-promotional content
  • Use storytelling and personal experiences
  • Include relevant data and examples

Time to Results

3-6 weeks

Success Rate

75%

4

Timing Optimization

Posting at the best times for maximum visibility

Steps

  • Research peak hours for your subreddits
  • Consider timezone differences
  • Test different posting times
  • Track engagement patterns

Time to Results

2-3 weeks

Success Rate

80%

What Works on r/SaaS

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Best Practices

  • Detailed 'Building in Public' updates perform best
  • Ask specific questions about pricing or churn
  • Avoid generic 'Check out my tool' posts

Success Stories

CRM Tool Launch

"Gained 400 beta users from a single 'Roast My Landing Page' post."

Measuring Success on r/SaaS

Upvotes

Track how the community receives your posts. Consistent upvotes mean you're providing value.

Comments

Real discussions mean real engagement. More comments = more trust being built.

Referral Traffic

Check your analytics for Reddit referrals. This is the metric that actually moves the needle.

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r/SaaS Marketing FAQ

Common questions about marketing on r/SaaS.

r/SaaS currently has 125,000 subscribers. It's one of the more active communities for saas marketing, making it a valuable channel for reaching your target audience.

The best posting times for r/SaaS are: Tuesday 9AM, Thursday 2PM, Sunday 7PM. Posting during these windows increases your chances of getting early upvotes, which is how Reddit's algorithm decides whether to show your post to more people.

Yes, but carefully. r/SaaS has 3 community rules you need to follow. The key is providing genuine value first. Share insights, answer questions, and build a reputation before mentioning your product. The community respects helpful members, not salespeople.

Read every rule in the sidebar before posting. Keep self-promotion under 10% of your total activity. Engage with comments on your posts. Never use multiple accounts to upvote yourself. MediaFast shows you each subreddit's specific rules and helps you stay compliant.