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r/newtubers: rules, promo tolerance & best time to post

strict — no promo (3/10) · tone: Anxious, help-seeking, and peer-supportive—people openly share struggles with low views and seek validation from others in similar situations.

Can you promote in r/newtubers?

Strict: this community removes promotional content on sight. Contribute value only; pitching here risks removal and a subreddit ban.

r/newtubers is a support community for struggling creators navigating the early stages of YouTube growth. The culture is emotionally candid—people regularly admit fear, burnout, and self-doubt—but also pragmatic, seeking specific technical and strategic answers. The community rewards both vulnerability and data-backed insights equally; success stories and confessions of failure get comparable engagement. Self-promotion is strictly forbidden; the subreddit polices this moderately, and authenticity in peer-to-peer help is highly valued.

• DO ask specific questions tied to your analytics or channel situation
• DO share emotional honesty about the struggle; vulnerability gets upvotes
• DO post explanatory content that demystifies YouTube mechanics
• DO participate in weekly collaboration threads
• DON'T promote your channel directly or ask for subs/views
• DON'T share channel links unless explicitly asked for feedback
• DON'T post generic motivational content without data or personal insight
• DON'T spam 'offers to help' without credibility or specific value
• DON'T bypass policy questions (anime clipping workarounds attract scrutiny)

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/newtubers

Based on when this community's recent top & hot posts were created: 13:00–17:00 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:

• Views/impressions dropping unexpectedly after initial success or monetization
• High retention but low views paradox
• Slow or stalled subscriber growth despite consistent posting
• Uncertainty about YouTube monetization eligibility and timelines
• Algorithm changes affecting recommendation distribution
• Technical questions (compression, file sizes, export settings)

How locals talk

monetizationimpressionswatch hoursretentionshortsblew upalgorithmnicheCTRchannel health

Using a community's own vocabulary is the difference between reading as a member and reading as a marketer.

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