Should /r/WordPress implement a similar rule to /r/SaaS?
We have identified an ever-increasing number of SaaS products made specifically for promotional or advertising purposes, targeting users on Reddit and other public platforms using various levels of automation. Most of them are focused on the content creator’s or advertiser’s needs, with little or no regard for the communities being bombarded.
Today we say ENOUGH! r/SaaS is not going to help them grow anymore. Even though they may offer a valid, legal and requested feature set, we believe they don't represent the direction that public forums should be headed towards. Our communities shouldn't be giant billboards and the future of the internet shouldn't be an arms race between people trying to have real conversations and tools designed to interrupt, imitate, and monetize them.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1u0z4vz/new_rule_banning_a_saas_product_category_no/
There are several daily posts on this subreddit from people promoting their - very likely AI assisted - WordPress plugins. Anything from maintenance and security, to performance or image conversion tools. There are already a shitload of options out there regarding those areas of interest that have years of experience and trust gained from the community. Do we really need to read about a new one doing the same every other day?
Maybe the first rule in the sidebar already addresses this ("No promotions of products or services"). If so, do we just need to report these more often?
Posted Jun 13, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC