The most trusted launch format on Reddit. You lead with the community's pain, tell your personal story, then introduce the product as a natural conclusion — not a pitch.
Real-world success case
24 hours metrics since launch (I will not promote)High engagement with detailed metrics — the 'I will not promote' tag signals community respect
Transparent sharing of specific launch metrics and genuine excitement about user engagement rather than sales. The community-first framing and 'I will not promote' tag built immediate trust.
[X months/years]How long you've been in this community
[recurring problem]The exact pain point you saw repeated in threads
[approach 1/2/3]Real things you tried before building — makes you credible
[timeframe]How long you've been building (e.g. '6 weeks', '3 months')
[Product Name]Your product's name
[one-sentence description]What it does in plain English, no jargon
[free / $X/month]Be transparent about pricing upfront
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Borrowed from Hacker News's 'Show HN' format. Short, humble, specific. Works best in r/SideProject, r/IMadeThis, and r/webdev. No pitch, just a builder sharing their work.
Post your launch metrics immediately after going live. Real numbers — even small ones — outperform any marketing copy. Vulnerability + specificity = trust.