How to Promote OnlyFans on Reddit - Full Guide for Top 1%

Go from not quite understanding how Reddit works - to doing what the top creators use to lure waves of subscribers. Learn how to promote OnlyFans on Reddit and explode your subscribers in no time. Stop missing out on the platform that's the top source of subscribers for many.
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Are you

If so, you're in the right place! Reddit can be confusing at first, but is a game-changer once you use it correctly!

This guide will get you there…

It bridges the gap between the newbies and those who are killing it. Similar ones go for 10-20 bucks on Amazon.

It has everything you need to create a steady flow of subscribers from Reddit.

If you simply read this guide, you'll know more than the average creator on Reddit. But if you do what it says…

You can succeed with Reddit beyond your wildest dreams!

Keep in mind there are other things beyond this guide you should invest in to be a successful creator. Buying tools and equipment goes a long way towards doing it full-time. Plus, the money you spend on your business is a tax write-off.

The guide is structured so you can follow along.

You'll learn the whole process of promoting OnlyFans on Reddit. Among other things you'll learn:

Everything works for platforms other than OnlyFans too. You'll learn only how to bring a downpour of subscribers from Reddit - to whatever platform you're using.

Without further ado…

Strategy used to promote OnlyFans on Reddit

First, you'll learn the basics to get a solid foundation to build on.

Even if you think you already know this, you should at least skim the first chapter. There are some gems here for existing Reddit users too.

What is Reddit

Reddit is a social media platform that many creators overlook. It's a shame, really…

It's easily the most effective platform for turning followers into subscribers.

Reddit OnlyFans promo is one of the best ways for gaining subscribers.

Reddit OnlyFans promo is one of the best ways for gaining subscribers.

Many of the biggest earners find it to be the most valuable platform. They see a direct link between the performance of their Reddit posts and OnlyFans earnings.

On Reddit, you can post various types of content, comment on others 'posts, and vote on which posts to push up or down in the feed. But don't think of Reddit as one giant community.

It's a collection of many separate communities, called "sub"reddits.

What is a subreddit

Every subreddit (sub) is about a specific niche. There's one for everything! Regardless of your body type, skin color, age, etc., there are subreddits for you.

You recognize a subreddit by its prefix. r/ marks a subreddit (for example, r/boobs).

Similarly, user accounts are prefixed with u/ (for example, u/social-rise).

Each subreddit has its own set of users and its own set of rules. You can find the rules in the "About" section on the right. Read them before you post!

Example of an OnlyFans subreddit and its layout.

Example of an OnlyFans subreddit and its layout.

Rules are enforced by moderators (mods) of a subreddit. If you break them, your post gets removed, and you can get banned from posting in that subreddit again.

If you ever run into problems, the best you can do is re-read the rules, excuse yourself, and ask for another chance. Don't argue with the mods, as it'll get you nowhere.

Many moderate multiple subreddits and rudeness can get you banned from all of them at once.

You can even create your own subreddit. Do this on top of having your profile. Name it the same as your username. It will serve as another way of building a following (you'll see why that's crucial later).

Essentially, every post on the site belongs to one of the subreddits.

Posts on each subreddit compete against each other for the top position. That's called the hot page and it's where you want to be! To get there, you'll need the highest score.

What is karma

Karma is a voting system. Users can upvote or downvote posts and comments.

The score (upvotes minus downvotes) on each post determines its position. Posts with the highest score among all posts submitted around the same time are shown on top of a subreddit.

What's great about this is that everyone has equal chances of getting on the hot page. (Well, you'll have an advantage since most people overlook one important fact.)

Since time is a major factor, yesterday's top post can have 400 upvotes, and you can overtake it one day later with only 200.

Upvotes are crucial because they move your posts to the front of communities where people see them. Without them, your posts get lost in the abyss of the new posts.

Every upvote you receive adds one point to your karma, and every downvote decreases it by one. You can see karma on your profile.

You don't lose karma if you delete posts. It's a good practice to delete posts that flop, but more on this later.

Many creators make a fatal mistake at this point!

Karma isn't the most important metric on Reddit. It's your followers!

Reddit's hidden flaw that lets you crush the competition

Imagine every time you post, you instantly have 10 or 50 or even 100 upvotes. Sounds powerful, right?

It's possible and established creators are using this secret to CRUSH the competition!

It's all about building a following!

Reddit hides the obvious from you, and this throws many people off. They don't show how many followers users have. They want your reputation to be based on karma, not followers.

Top creators have TENS OF THOUSANDS! A large personal following helps you get more upvotes and comments which gets your posts to the top positions where new Redditors see them…

And that brings even more followers (and subscribers on your OnlyFans)! It's a vicious cycle.

That's why you should regularly post special content just for your followers. You do this by posting on your own profile or in your subreddit. Even if those followers never subscribe to your OnlyFans, they're priceless.

This is the long-term game you're supposed to play on Reddit. It might take a while to build up your fanbase but it's worth it! You become unstoppable!

That's why submitting the same image to 50 subreddits doesn't work. No one wants to see just one image when they visit your profile. They won't follow such a profile!

Many creators are still making this mistake. But posting strictly unique pictures isn't the way to go either. You'll get the exact blueprint for this later.

Remember, karma shown on your profile is just a vanity metric, it doesn't mean anything.

With one exception - some subreddits require you to have a certain amount of karma to post there.

Otherwise, only 2 things matter:

Promoting OnlyFans on Reddit is different

Most subreddits don't allow selling and you should avoid advertising that you sell as much as possible.

Unless you're posting to a promotional OnlyFans subreddit (avoid these) or to your profile, don't mention selling.

Redditors are allergic to promotion. So you'll let them find your OnlyFans naturally by liking your content, going to your profile, and wanting to see more. That's where you swiftly redirect them to your OnlyFans.

Promoting on other socials is different than on Reddit. OnlyFans advice is often wrong.

Promoting on other socials is different than on Reddit. OnlyFans advice is often wrong.

What exactly does all this mean?

It means you'll post in regular adult subreddits without mentioning your OnlyFans. The higher your posts climb in subreddits, the more people visit your profile. Then you just have to make sure they visit your OnlyFans...

Set yourself up for success on Reddit (OnlyFans promo tips for starting)

Turn your profile into a subscriber magnet

Your profile connects your posts and your OnlyFans page.

To make sure it converts as many users as possible, do the following...

Set your profile to NSFW. If you post adult content without doing this, you risk getting banned. Also, turn on adult content and turn off save browsing mode in feed settings so you can access NSFW subreddits freely.

Set your display name and bio. Write a captivating description of yourself. Showcase your personality and differentiate yourself to attract fans.

Try to sound genuine. No one is impressed by those "cum see me" types of descriptions.

Don't include your OnlyFans link in the bio. It's not clickable, so you'll lose many potential subs who don't want to go through the trouble of copying and pasting. Instead, add it in the social links section.

Upload a picture of yourself for the profile image and a picture of your body for the cover photo. If you're not showing your face, create an avatar instead of a profile picture.

Example of a good profile for OnlyFans promotion Reddit.

Example of a good profile for OnlyFans promotion Reddit.

You can pin up to 5 posts. Along with info about you, pinned posts are the first thing people see when they visit your profile.

Pin the following:

To pin a post, submit it to your profile, click three dots below the post and select "Pin to profile".

Good usage of pinned posts for OnlyFans promo Reddit.

Good usage of pinned posts for OnlyFans promo Reddit.

A little trick that makes you stand out and appear trustworthy

Verification tells the users that the girl in the picture is you. Most subreddits don't require it, on some it's optional and some (for example, r/realgirls) require verification to post. If it's required, it'll say so in the about section.

Get verified everywhere you plan to post - even if it's optional. The verified badge helps your content stand out and makes you look more legitimate.

Verified badge on your posts gets you better results for Reddit OnlyFans promotion.

Verified badge on your posts gets you better results for Reddit OnlyFans promotion.

Every subreddit that has verification explains how to do it, so read that before you verify.

Usually, you need to send pictures from different angles with your Reddit username, today's date, and the subreddit's name on a piece of paper.

Don't delete your verification posts after you're verified, or you might get removed from approved posters.

Don't get banned before you even start advertising your OnlyFans on Reddit

When you're brand new, you have no karma. You gain karma by posting. It seems counterintuitive, but some subreddits require you to have a certain amount of karma to post there.

They don't disclose this number, but you can get a good idea of how much it is with this simple trick…

Sort posts in a subreddit by new and see how much karma other girls who post there have. This should be a good indicator if you're eligible to post.

You can sort posts in OnlyFans subreddits by new.

You can sort posts in OnlyFans subreddits by new.

You can also try posting and if you don't have enough karma, your post will be deleted. You'll receive a comment from AutoModerator letting you know that.

Trying to post with not enough karma doesn't have any consequences.

Generally, 1500-2000 is a good rule of thumb to start posting in the biggest subreddits.

There are also subreddits whose purpose is to help people get karma (for example, r/freekarma4u). Those look tempting, right?

Avoid them at ALL COSTS!

Your account can get flagged for spam. Some subreddits automatically ban ANY account that participates in those subreddits.

Besides, 90% of the posts there are made by bots, who as you might guess, don't upvote back. Instead, simply start posting in smaller subreddits - but more on that later.

Another way to build initial karma is to comment on rising posts in SFW subreddits on any topic that interests you (for example, r/askwomen).

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Best Subreddits to Promote OnlyFans

Now that you know how to use Reddit to promote your OnlyFans, you'll find subreddits to post in.

Read also how to find every OnlyFans subreddit you'll ever need. You'll learn what subreddits to avoid, which ones are overlooked, and how to get the best results!

Keep in mind that there's no best subreddit to promote OnlyFans. You always post in multiple, and each brings different results for different creators.

The easiest way to find all subreddit for OnlyFans promo

You'll only post in subreddits relevant to you. For example, don't post in r/blonde if you're a brunette. By following this simple rule you'll avoid complications with mods and hate from users.

Here's the easiest process for finding every subreddit you can post on...

Start by describing yourself. Open a blank document right now, and note down every quality that comes to mind. Here are some ideas to get you going:

Done? Don't skip this part. The guide is built so you can follow along for a reason.

The first thing that comes to mind now is to search for those keywords on Reddit. Right?

WRONG!

Reddit search is the worst way to do it. It takes wayyy too long, and this guide aims to get you moving quickly.

Instead, you'll use this list of NSFW subreddits to find the right ones for you.

Reddit becomes simple to navigate with it.

List of 3907 best subreddits to promote OnlyFans.

List of 3907 best subreddits to promote OnlyFans.

With this list you find the perfect subreddits like this:

  1. Pick one of the keywords you used to describe yourself and enter it into the search bar. Select matches in name and title. You can also select description and rules if you don't get many results. Filter by all Promotion options except Forbidden.

    This filter helps you find the best OnlyFans subreddits for you.

    This filter helps you find the best OnlyFans subreddits for you.

  2. Note down a few relevant subreddits in this category. The above filter already excludes those that don't allow OnlyFans creators.

  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a few of your keywords.

  4. You can get related subreddits for any subreddit with Subreddit Analysis.

You should also avoid all subreddits, which are made specifically for sellers (they have "onlyfans" in their name). Those are circlejerks of creators posting their content. Not many potential subscribers lurk there.

10-30 subreddits should be enough to start with.

Don't worry about listing every single subreddit from the get-go. You can always add more later. And you will, but instead of guessing, you'll use the data from Social Rise's analytics to pick the best ones.

Use subreddits where other creators promote

Another way for finding new subreddits is to look for users who are similar to you.

Go to subreddits you've got so far and look for similar girls with over 50k of karma. The more they have, the better.

If you're using a computer, simply hover over their name above the post to see the number.

Look at other creators to find out where to promote OnlyFans on Reddit.

Look at other creators to find out where to promote OnlyFans on Reddit.

Once you have a few usernames, use Reddit User Analyzer. The tool gives you a graphical analysis of the user's activity.

Use it to find their top subreddits. Again, take these subreddits and run them through Subreddit Analysis to get related ones.

By now, you should have a fine list of communities that fit you and will appreciate your content. It will likely range from very big ones to smaller ones.

Moving on with the topic of how to promote OnlyFans on Reddit...

Best subreddits for starting out

Some suggest that posting in small subreddits is a waste of time. That's simply wrong (like a lot of other advice floating around), and here's why…

This doesn't go only for new or small creators either. If you already have a following, posting in such subreddits lets you easily overpower the competition…

and claim the top spot EVERY TIME!

Content that gets you on the hot page

Two things you should know before we continue:

Ok, you have a list of subreddits that will love your content. Now all that's left is to create some and start posting.

Always only post relevant content to each subreddit. If you post your ass on r/boobs, it won't get you anywhere (except on the ban list).

The correct way of sharing content on Reddit

Before continuing, you should know how to correctly share images and videos.

OnlyFans promo community relies on these 2 websites:

Avoid sharing content from other sites because large previews aren't supported. Many subreddits also limit allowed links only to big sites like Imgur and Redgifs.

On Redgifs, simply upload your video and copy the link. Make sure to select a link post on Reddit, not a text post.

If you're in it for the long term, Social Rise's Content Manager helps tremenduously! It lets you upload an image, GIF, or video once and generates a unique link each time you use it.

Instead of copying various links around, you simply use the media's name in the link field. You can also track when and on what subreddits a particular media was used.

Not posting the same link many times also helps you bypass Reddit's spam filters and moderators.

How to know what content OnlyFans subreddits will love and upvote

To create content that will grab Redditors by the balls and make them do everything to get more (yes, even subscribe to your OnlyFans), follow this simple process…

Visit every subreddit on your list and sort the posts by the top of all time.

Model other creators to improve your Reddit OnlyFans marketing.

Model other creators to improve your Reddit OnlyFans marketing.

Browse through the most successful posts and look at these two things:

Note down any common elements between the top posts.

After you're done, you should have a really good idea of what works on a particular subreddit.

You can also go through the list of similar profiles to find content ideas.

The easiest way to create lots of quality content quickly and avoid burnout

Always create content in batches. Think of some poses, prepare some outfits and take many pictures and videos in one go.

This way you'll avoid burnout, as you won't have to be on Reddit all the time.

Keep in mind this only makes sense if you'll schedule your posts. If you post manually, you'll still have to visit Reddit daily to make the posts.

Once you're done with the photo session, simply upload images to the Content Manager. From there, you can schedule weekly content in minutes.

How to prevent content theft, or at least make the most out of it

Watermark your images so you can get them taken down if they get stolen and reposted. In the worst-case scenario, people will at least still be able to find your profile and your OnlyFans.

Keep watermarks small, unobtrusive, and use your Reddit username in them. This way you'll be compliant with 99% of the subreddits.

How to take attention-grabbing images

The best approach is to know where you'll post beforehand. Then you can create images that match exactly what those subreddits like.

You can also create images that fit into multiple subreddits (for example, a photo for r/plastt also fits on r/pussy, r/pussyrating, etc.).

Try to also make gifs, as they get more attention. Contrary to popular belief, they don't take long to make at all!

Simply record one longer video and split it into many parts that can be converted to gifs.

You can also reuse full-length videos you post on OnlyFans to create gifs.

Another trick to make content creation faster is to record a video and use good-looking frames as images.

Once you have a selection of pictures to choose from, you can reuse them. Just make sure to spread them out. When people are scrolling your profile it mustn't be all the same picture.

How to post on Reddit (OnlyFans promotion tips for increased reach)

You want to start posting and building your account right away. Don't get discouraged if your posts don't do that well in the beginning. It takes time to build up a following and find ideal subreddits for you.

But it's WORTH IT!

Consistency is hugely important, and the only way you'll achieve it is by following a strict schedule.

Post daily to at least 10-30 subreddits. The more people see your content, the more subscribers you'll gain.

This might seem like a lot. And it is!

Many creators spend 6+ hours per day on Reddit. Some go so far as to wake up in the middle of the night to post:

OnlyFans promotions Reddit is so profitable that some creators wake up in the middle of the night just to post.

OnlyFans promotions Reddit is so profitable that some creators wake up in the middle of the night just to post.

You can only imagine what kinds of results it's bringing them to put in so much effort!

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How to post when promoting your OnlyFans on Reddit

Best practices are the same, regardless of the way you post:

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This guide uses the Post Scheduler to get you started and familiar with its possibilities. Bulk Upload is handy for when you start scaling up and posting more. It has the same features as Post Scheduler, just in a different format.

By now you've set up your profile, compiled a list of subreddits, and added images to the Content Manager.

You'll use all that to quickly schedule many posts that Social Rise will submit for you at the best times.

Decide in what category of subreddits you'll post first. Paste all that fit into the subreddits field.

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Pick the first category of subreddits for OnlyFans promotion.

Moving on, select the link post type and pick an image from the Content Manager that fits well in the selected subreddits.

Tag your post as NSFW, and optionally add a comment. Remember, include your OnlyFans link only if the subreddit explicitly allows it. Otherwise, you can use it to ask a question and get some engagement (which you'll convert with the autoresponder).

How to advertise OnlyFans on Reddit with this post scheduler.

How to advertise OnlyFans on Reddit with this post scheduler.

You can set default choices for the post type, NSFW tag, and some other options in the settings, so you don't have to enter them each time.

Now enter a title. It's ok if you reuse the same title on multiple subreddits. They don't make much of a difference, as the image does the heavy lifting.

When picking a post time, use one of the recommended best times. It's when your post will get the most upvotes.

Pick a flair for each subreddit that has it.

All that's left is to delete the post if it doesn't do well.

Set the deletion time to 24 hours after the post was submitted and the upvote threshold to the average upvotes you get per post. You'll find this number in the analytics.

Remember, you don't lose karma if you delete a post. This helps keep your profile clean and bring more users to your OnlyFans since there isn't so much free content available.

If you want to schedule the same image to multiple subreddits with different titles or post times, click Add Post and pick which subreddits to include in it.

How to promote your OnlyFans on Reddit by scheduling posts.

How to promote your OnlyFans on Reddit by scheduling posts.

Before you click schedule, you can create a template so the next time you post to these subreddits, you can just replace the image.

Once your posts are scheduled, you can view them on the calendar. There you can also cancel or delete them.

Market OnlyFans on Reddit more efficiently with analytics

Regularly use analytics to review how your posts are doing. Don't post on subreddits that don't show you much love. Instead, try some new ones, or double down on those that work best.

This is extremely powerful for quick growth.

If you see engagement steadily declined in the past week, skip posting on Monday and sometimes also Tuesday. That helps boost your reach again.

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Use analytics to improve Reddit OnlyFans promote.

Here's an example showing r/BustyPetite, r/PetiteNSFW and r/DadWouldBeProud. The number of posts on each of them is the same, but r/BustyPetite is working amazingly, and r/PetiteNSFW, not so much.

OnlyFans promotions Reddit are more lucrative if you post in the right subreddits.

OnlyFans promotions Reddit are more lucrative if you post in the right subreddits.

Instead of guessing, you can take r/PetiteNSFW out of the rotation for some time and replace it with something else. You can use Subreddit Analysis to look for subreddits related to what currently works best for you.

How to advertise OnlyFans on Reddit via DMs

Reddit is an amazing platform to promote on but you'll also face many time wasters. Your messages will fill up with unsolicited pictures, offers, and compliments.

Creators usually either answer all or none at all.

Those who answer every message and reply to every comment are wasting time. On the other hand, those who ignore everyone are losing valuable opportunities to gain followers and subscribers.

The middle path is the best option here!

People really appreciate a response and it'll make you stand out from the rest who usually ignore them. Many beautiful girls post every day…

Showing your personality goes a long way in building a following.

Respond to "normal" messages (like compliments or people looking to buy) and ignore the rest. You don't need to chat with people, a quick response will do. If you see they want to talk, let them know you're active on OnlyFans and end it. Don't let them waste your time either.

When it comes to comments, try to reply to some. Again, people appreciate that you notice them.

But there's a much easier way to stand out.

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How to use Reddit to promote your OnlyFans via DMs.

How to use Reddit to promote your OnlyFans via DMs.

Create one autoresponder for DMs and one for comments.

Try to come up with an original appeal. Most girls say that they can't talk here and the user should message them on OnlyFans. But sooner or later, fans will see through this.

Instead, you can send them an exclusive image, or give them an exclusive discount and get them to subscribe like that.

Make them feel like only they got your message.

Whatever message you go with, use personalization variables. They make your message way more convincing to the receiving user.

This helps you build a loyal following that will upvote your posts and help you gain visibility. They are also more likely to check out your OnlyFans.

If you really don't want to talk, disable your messages instead of ignoring them. You can disable both, chat and direct messages. Advertise on your profile that you respond to messages on OnlyFans.

FAQ: How to use Reddit to promote your OnlyFans

Can you promote OnlyFans on Reddit?

Yes, you can promote OnlyFans on Reddit. Post pictures to various subreddits to drive people to your profile, where you place your OnlyFans link.

Where to promote OnlyFans on Reddit?

You can promote OnlyFans on Reddit in various communities. These are different for each creator, as you'll pick them based on your body type, age, skin color, etc.

What is the best way to promote OnlyFans on Reddit?

The best way to promote OnlyFans on Reddit is to post regularly to many subreddits. Respond to messages and comments to bring as many people as possible to click your link.

How to use Reddit to promote your OnlyFans?

You share content on Reddit for free to get people to visit your profile. There you place your OnlyFans link. If they want to see more of you, they'll have to subscribe.

What are the best Reddit communities to promote OnlyFans in?

The best communities to promote OnlyFans are different for each creator. You should use analytics to find out what those are for you.

Conclusion: How to Promote OnlyFans on Reddit

That's it! You've learned how to advertise OnlyFans on Reddit from A to Z.

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