How to Market on r/reactjs
A community for React developers to discuss the React ecosystem: hooks, state management, frameworks like Next.js, component patterns, and web development best practices.
r/reactjs Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/reactjs.
Moderate Self-Promotion Policy
Self-promotion is allowed in context. Lead with value, not your product. Promotional posts may be removed.
Community Rules
- 1No low-effort content or memes
- 2Be respectful and constructive
- 3No recruiting posts
- 4Use appropriate channels for help
- 5No excessive self-promotion
How to Write for r/reactjs
Technical and substantive. Show code and real examples. The community has seen everything—stand out with genuine depth or novel approaches. Library announcements need clear value propositions.
Best Practices for r/reactjs
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Afternoon Est
- Tuesday Wednesday Est
- Sunday Evening Est
Posts stay relevant for about 6-12 hours
Content That Works
- Open source library announcements
- Technical deep-dives on patterns
- Production insights and war stories
- Ecosystem news and analysis
Common Flairs
Who's Here
React developers from junior to senior levels. Mix of hobbyists and professionals. Interested in new libraries, patterns, and best practices. Generally helpful but skeptical of low-quality content.
Common Mistakes on r/reactjs
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Promoting a library without showing the code
Developers want to see the API, the implementation patterns, and example usage. Marketing-speak without code is ignored.
Instead
Lead with code examples. Show the API, explain design decisions, compare to alternatives. Let the code speak.
Building another state management library
The ecosystem has many options. New state libraries face extreme skepticism unless they solve a unique problem.
Instead
If you must share a state library, be crystal clear about what's different. "It's like X but does Y" isn't enough. Show unique benchmarks or patterns.
Asking solved questions without research
Questions like "Redux vs Context" have been asked thousands of times. The community expects research before posting.
Instead
Search first. If your question is common, find the existing discussions. Ask specific, novel questions.
Posting low-effort "I built X" without substance
"I built a todo app" posts are constant. Without unique technical insights, they get ignored.
Instead
Share what you learned, unique challenges, or interesting patterns you discovered. The journey matters more than the result.
Ignoring Next.js and the modern ecosystem
The ecosystem has evolved. Pure SPA-focused content feels dated when most production apps use frameworks.
Instead
Acknowledge the modern landscape. Discuss how your content applies to Next.js, Remix, or framework contexts.
Post Formats That Work on r/reactjs
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Library Announcement
Example Format
""Built [library] for [problem]. API: [code example]. Why I built it: [context]. Comparison to alternatives: [list].""
Why It Works
Shows the code immediately. Explains the motivation. Honest comparison to existing solutions.
Technical Deep-Dive
Example Format
""How I solved [problem] in production React. Here's the pattern, the trade-offs, and what I learned.""
Why It Works
Real-world context. Shows trade-offs, not just solutions. Production experience has credibility.
Pattern Discussion
Example Format
""I've been using [pattern] for [use case]. Here's how it works. Curious if others have tried this.""
Why It Works
Invites discussion. Shows implementation. Humble framing encourages engagement.
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