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r/macapps PUBLIC
r/MacApps is a one stop shop for all things related to MacOS apps - featuring app showcases, news, updates, sales, discounts and even freebies.
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r/macapps is a PUBLIC community on Reddit with over 239,230 members. It currently has a neutral sentiment with an engagement rate of 0.6%. With a community friendliness score of 50, this subreddit presents a moderate conversion potential for authentic brand participation. Strict rules against self-promotion are in place, so marketing should focus strictly on value-driven community engagement.
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Subreddit Rules
- Read This Before Posting: Everyone: - 10pt LOCAL Karma Required. Comment in r/MacApps to earn 10 karma first:[Check](https://old.reddit.com/u/me) - Before posting, search r/MacApps; check [App Comparisons](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1j56vvb/) - Choose flair
- App Devs: - No main feed promotion unless you [qualify + use PCP template](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/). - Flair Hierarchy: Lifetime>Subscription>Free - Free flair: not for limited app tiers - Open Source? Prefix title [OS]
- Official Distribution Channels Only: Any download links must use the publisher's official distribution source. This could be the Mac App Store or the publisher's own distribution platform.
- Third-party sources (e.g. file hosting websites, blogs) are not permitted since they can be used to distribute malicious software.
- Limited Self-Promotion: Infrequent self-promotion is permitted; however, it is not permitted more than once per developer in 30 days. This is counted from the last app post, even if it was removed.
- For well-established, recognized devs with an app-flair, once per app per 30 days.
- ALWAYS disclose your relationship to your software in comments promoting your app. Promoting your own app in comments is disallowed until you earn 10 karma in r/MacApps and in poor taste when hijacking another developer’s promotion.
- Reddit Rules: We follow the [Reddit Rules](https://redditinc.com/policies/reddit-rules) without exception. Please familiarise yourself before posting or commenting.
- No Redirect URLs: Redirect URLs are not permitted as they can be used to distribute malicious software. This includes shortened URLs.
- No Affiliate / Referral / Invite Links: Affiliate, referral, and invite links are not permitted since they attract spam and low-quality content.
- No Piracy: Digital piracy is not permitted in any form. Please note that the Reddit Content Policy also does not permit the posting of illegal content.
- Promote in Megathread: As part of the new [Trust vs. Transparency Initiative](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/) ALL who do not qualify through trust or transparency requirements must limit promotion to the monthly megathread. Learn how to qualify to post in the main feed [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1ryaeex/rmacapps_mods_went_too_far_whats_changing_phase_3/). << Read link before confirming you have read the rules.
- Gain Post Approval: Once you have read the rules, gain post approval by [following these instructions](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1smg62t/how_to_gain_post_approval_in_rmacapps_with_read/).
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What is r/macapps?
r/macapps is a public Reddit community created in June 2010 with over 239,230 members. r/MacApps is a one stop shop for all things related to MacOS apps - featuring app showcases, news, updates, sales, discounts and even freebies.
The community has a neutral sentiment and an engagement rate of 0.6%. With a friendliness score of 50, it is considered very welcoming to new members.
Self-promotion is not allowed, so marketing efforts should focus on providing genuine value to the community.
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