r/linkedin: rules, promo tolerance & best time to post
strict — no promo (3/10) · tone: Frustrated and practical—users vent about LinkedIn's features/bugs while seeking genuine advice; cynical about platform issues but earnestly asking for help.
Can you promote in r/linkedin?
Strict: this community removes promotional content on sight. Contribute value only; pitching here risks removal and a subreddit ban.
r/linkedin is a support and venting community for users frustrated with the platform's technical problems, scams, and feature bloat. Members reward practical problem-solving, scam alerts, and honest criticism of LinkedIn's decline; they ignore or downvote hype, self-promotion, and generic productivity advice. Mods enforce consolidation of high-volume issue threads (mega-threads for bans/hacks) and likely remove spam/promotional content.
- DO ask genuine troubleshooting or strategy questions
- DO warn the community about scams and phishing
- DO complain about platform issues—commiseration gets engagement
- DO ask for navigation/feature help from experienced users
- DON'T promote services or courses without transparent value
- DON'T post vague self-help tips or motivational platitudes
- DON'T share unsolicited recruiting/DM spam tactics
- DON'T pretend LinkedIn is working well when it clearly isn't
New to this? Read how to promote without getting banned and the Reddit self-promotion rules before you post here.
Best time to post in r/linkedin
Based on when this community's recent top & hot posts were created: 15:00–19:00 UTC · weekdays do best. Re-compute it live →
What this community complains about
Recurring pain points in recent threads — each one is a conversation your product might belong in:
- Account access issues (bans, hacks, restrictions, 2FA loops)
- Recruitment/sales scams and spam
- LinkedIn Premium and cold outreach ineffectiveness
- Platform decline (AI slop, mental exhaustion, fake content)
- Privacy concerns and data exposure
- Feature glitches and confusing UX
How locals talk
slopcold DMingopen to workrestricted/banned account2FAscamconnectionsPremiumaccount takeover
Using a community's own vocabulary is the difference between reading as a member and reading as a marketer.
FAQ
Can you self-promote in r/linkedin?
Strict: this community removes promotional content on sight. Contribute value only; pitching here risks removal and a subreddit ban.
What is the best time to post in r/linkedin?
Based on when r/linkedin's recent top and hot posts were created, the winning window is 15:00–19:00 UTC · weekdays do best.
What is r/linkedin like?
r/linkedin is a support and venting community for users frustrated with the platform's technical problems, scams, and feature bloat. Members reward practical problem-solving, scam alerts, and honest criticism of LinkedIn's decline; they ignore or downvote hype, self-promotion, and generic productivity advice. Mods enforce consolidation of high-volume issue threads (mega-threads for bans/hacks) and likely remove spam/promotional content.
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