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Check karma requirements for any subreddit and find communities where you can post. Plan your Reddit growth strategy.

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Popular Subreddit Requirements

Common karma and account age requirements for popular communities. Note: These are estimates based on community data and may change.

SubredditMin KarmaMin AgeDifficulty
r/AskReddit00 daysOpen to all
r/pics107 daysLow barrier
r/videos107 daysLow barrier
r/funny10030 daysModerate
r/news10014 daysModerate
r/worldnews25014 daysModerate
r/technology10030 daysModerate
r/gaming507 daysLow barrier
r/startups20030 daysModerate
r/entrepreneur107 daysLow barrier
r/marketing10014 daysModerate
r/SaaS507 daysLow barrier

Understanding Reddit Karma Types

Comment Karma

Earned from upvotes on your comments. Generally easier to earn and valued by most subreddits.

Sort r/AskReddit by rising and leave thoughtful comments early.

Post Karma

Earned from upvotes on your posts. Some subreddits specifically require post karma.

Post original content to niche communities where you have expertise.

Awarder/Awardee Karma

Earned from giving and receiving awards. Rarely required for posting.

This is mostly cosmetic and not worth focusing on for access.

Best Subreddits to Build Karma

Start with these welcoming communities to build karma naturally before targeting competitive subreddits.

r/AskReddit

Answer questions, earn comment karma fast

r/CasualConversation

Friendly chat, no karma required

r/NoStupidQuestions

Ask anything, very welcoming

r/TodayILearned

Share interesting facts

r/Showerthoughts

Share random observations

r/mildlyinteresting

Share everyday findings

Avoid Karma Farming Pitfalls

  • Don't spam low-effort comments like "This!" or "Came here to say this"
  • Don't repost popular content—it's easily detected and often removed
  • Don't use karma farming subreddits—they flag your account
  • Do contribute genuine value and participate in communities you enjoy

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check a subreddit's karma requirements?

Most subreddits list requirements in their rules (sidebar on desktop, About tab on mobile). However, many use AutoModerator with hidden thresholds. Our tool helps estimate requirements based on community data and common patterns.

Why do subreddits have karma requirements?

Karma requirements help prevent spam, bot accounts, and low-effort trolling. They ensure that users posting have demonstrated some participation in the Reddit community and understand how the platform works.

What's the fastest way to earn karma?

Comment karma is fastest: sort r/AskReddit or r/news by "rising" and leave thoughtful, early comments. Being among the first quality comments on a rising post can earn hundreds of karma if it reaches the front page.

Do I need both post and comment karma?

Most subreddits check total karma, but some (especially for posting) specifically require post karma. Check the subreddit rules. When in doubt, having both types balanced looks more natural and gives you access to more communities.

How long does it take to build enough karma?

With active participation, you can earn 100+ karma in a day on communities like r/AskReddit. For 500+ karma, expect 1-2 weeks of regular commenting. Viral posts can shortcut this significantly.

Can I buy karma or use karma farming services?

No. Reddit actively detects and bans accounts that buy karma or participate in vote manipulation. These services often result in permanent account suspension. Build karma organically—it's safer and faster than you think.

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