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Why Reddit Removes Content: The 12 Most Common Reasons (Checklist)
Updated for 2025 • Removal checklist

Why Reddit Removes Content: The 12 Most Common Reasons

Most removals have nothing to do with “quality” and everything to do with local rules, format, and filters. Use this checklist to identify the cause fast, fix it, and avoid repeat removals.

Author: Editorial Team Reading time: ~7–10 min Last updated: 2025-12-27
Quick answer (snippet-friendly)
  • #1 reason: rule/format mismatch (flair, title, post type).
  • #2 reason: link policies (no links, banned domains, no self-promo).
  • #3 reason: repetition (copy/paste, bursts) triggering filters.

On this page

  1. Fast diagnosis
  2. 12 common removal reasons
  3. Fix checklist (safe steps)
  4. FAQ
Related guides

Fast diagnosis

  1. Check AutoModerator/mod messages.
  2. Check rules + pinned posts.
  3. Compare your post format with top posts.

12 common removal reasons

  1. Missing/incorrect flair (common AutoMod rule).
  2. Wrong title format (required tags/prefixes).
  3. Links not allowed (text-only subreddit).
  4. Banned domains (some links are blocked).
  5. Self-promotion rules (too much linking to the same site).
  6. Duplicate content (reposting the same topic too often).
  7. Low-context posts (link-only, no summary, no question).
  8. Megathread requirement (your topic belongs in a weekly thread).
  9. New-account filters (low karma/age thresholds).
  10. Spam filters (burst activity, repetitive patterns).
  11. Off-topic (doesn’t fit the subreddit theme).
  12. Rule-sensitive topics (restricted subjects, sourcing, civility rules).

If you suspect filters, read: Reddit Spam Filters Explained.

Fix checklist (safe steps)

Do this in order
  1. Fix format: flair + title rules + post type (text/link).
  2. Add context: 3 bullets summary + one clear question.
  3. Reduce repetition: don’t repost the same thing across many subs.
  4. Slow down: avoid bursts; spread activity across time.
  5. Ask mods politely if unclear: Modmail Templates.

Next step

Read next: Reddit Self-Promotion Rules (How to Share Without Getting Removed).

FAQ

Should I repost the same content in another subreddit?

Only if it truly fits and you rewrite the post for that community. Copy/paste reposting is a common filter trigger.

Why do top posts break the rules sometimes?

Some posts are approved manually or follow exceptions. Use them to learn format, but still follow the written rules.

What’s the fastest way to learn a subreddit’s style?

Read rules + pinned posts, then scan top posts from the last 30 days and copy the structure.