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r/SideProject Analyzer
Show off and discuss side projects you build in your spare time
About r/SideProject
r/SideProject is the home of indie makers shipping nights-and-weekends projects. The vibe is supportive — show your work, get honest feedback, find collaborators. More forgiving of self-promotion than most subreddits.
Why marketers should care
One of the few subreddits where 'I built X' posts are welcome. If you make tools for makers, devs, or indie founders, this is a launch channel that consistently delivers traffic and signups. Quality of feedback varies but it's a friendly room.
What works in r/SideProject
- •"I built X, what do you think?" launch posts
- •Progress updates and milestone celebrations
- •Stack and tooling discussions
- •Looking-for-feedback threads
Rules and conventions
- •Posts must include a working demo or screenshot
- •No paywalls behind "see what I built"
- •Mention your tech stack in the post body
- •Drop the link openly — no "DM me for details" gatekeeping
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