Understanding Post Types (Text, Link, Image, Video)

Reddit supports different types of posts, and each subreddit may allow only certain types. Here is what each type is and when to use it.

Text Post:

A post with a title and text body

Best for: Stories, questions, guides, advice, discussions

Most versatile and accepted in almost all subreddits

You can include links within your text body

Great for indirect promotion since you can tell a story and mention your product naturally

Link Post:

A post with a title that links directly to a URL

Best for: Sharing articles, tools, or landing pages

Some subreddits do not allow link posts

Be careful with link posts in communities that discourage self-promotion

Image Post:

A post with a title and an uploaded image

Best for: Screenshots, infographics, before/after results, product demos

Requires uploading an image file from your computer

Very effective for getting attention in visual communities

Video Post:

A post with a title and an uploaded video

Best for: Demos, tutorials, walkthroughs, results showcases

Requires uploading a video file AND a thumbnail image

Reddit processes videos after upload, so there may be a short delay

When you check a community in ReddifyAI, the system will tell you which post types are allowed and automatically show or hide the options that are not available.