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Why Your Reddit Post Is Not Showing (Top Causes + Fix Checklist)
Updated for 2025 • Visibility checklist

Why Your Reddit Post Is Not Showing

If your post isn’t showing, it’s usually one of three things: rules/format, filters, or account trust. This guide helps you diagnose the cause and fix it safely without repeating patterns that trigger removals.

Author: Editorial Team Reading time: ~7–9 min Last updated: 2025-12-27
Quick answer (snippet-friendly)
  • Most common cause: wrong flair/title/format or a link rule violation.
  • Second cause: AutoModerator or spam filters.
  • Fix: read rules, add context, reduce repetition, and contact mods if needed.

On this page

  1. Fast diagnosis checklist
  2. Top reasons posts don’t show
  3. Fixes that work (safe steps)
  4. When to contact moderators
  5. FAQ
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Fast diagnosis checklist

Answer these in order
  1. Did you receive an AutoModerator message or removal notice?
  2. Does the subreddit require flair or a title format?
  3. Does the subreddit allow external links (or only text posts)?
  4. Have you posted similar content repeatedly recently?
  5. Is your account very new (low trust/filters are common)?

Top reasons posts don’t show

1) Rule/format mismatch

Wrong flair, missing tags in title, banned topics, or link restrictions. This is the #1 reason.

2) AutoModerator / filters

Many subs auto-filter new accounts, certain link types, or low-context posts.

3) Too repetitive

Copy/paste posts or repeating the same link/message across subs is commonly filtered.

4) Low context

Link-only posts or short posts with no summary are often removed or ignored.

Fixes that work (safe steps)

  1. Match the format: flair + title pattern + post type (text vs link).
  2. Add value: include a short summary (3 bullets) inside the post.
  3. Reduce repetition: avoid posting the same message across communities.
  4. Slow down: high volume in a short time can trigger limits.
  5. Learn from top posts: copy the structure that the community rewards.

If you’re getting blocks or action limits, read: How to Avoid Temporary Blocks on Reddit and Reddit Rate Limits Explained.

When to contact moderators

If you genuinely don’t know what rule you missed, send one short modmail with the link and one question. Use: Modmail Templates.

Next step

Read next: Reddit Spam Filters Explained (Triggers + Prevention).

FAQ

How long does it take for a post to appear?

Some subs approve posts manually or via filters. If you see a removal message, fix that first.

Can a post be visible to me but not to others?

Yes. Filters or removals can make a post appear differently across views. Check for mod/AutoMod messages.

Should I repost if it doesn’t show?

Not immediately. Diagnose the cause (rules/flair/links) and ask mods if unclear.