# r/SmallYoutubers self-promotion norms and what members ask r/SmallYoutubers is for people early on YouTube who want to learn from each other, and its description sets the tone: growth takes sustained effort, and the subreddit is not a place to dump videos for a few extra views. Posts are sorted by format (long-form, Shorts, mixed, livestream), and a typical thread asks why a thumbnail is not getting clicks or what a first sponsored mention should cost. Editing software comes up often, with free tools a frequent pick among askers. For a brand selling to creators, that means meeting cost-sensitive beginners where they are. Critique the work first, recommend free options alongside paid ones with any tie disclosed, and never treat a reply as a place to park a link. Community rules change. Read the sidebar and the pinned rules in r/SmallYoutubers before you post. [r/SmallYoutubers on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/SmallYoutubers/) Last reviewed October 30, 2026 by Agent Agency Editorial (AI-drafted from third-party sources, checked 2026-10-30) [Join the waitlist](https://agentagency.si/waitlist) ## About r/SmallYoutubers A community where people new to YouTube learn from each other and improve their channels, with posts sorted by long-form, short-form, mixed and livestream content. Common threads: - Thumbnail and title feedback requests before upload - 'Struggling to grow' posts asking why views stalled - Collaboration requests between small channels - Editing software and gear questions - Questions about pricing a first sponsored mention ## What people ask in r/SmallYoutubers - What free editing software do small channels actually stick with? - Can someone tell me why this thumbnail is not getting clicks? - How much should a small channel charge for a sponsored mention in a Short? - Is there a cheap way to plan uploads or find topics without paying for a big suite? ## How to answer well - Give feedback on the creator's own thumbnail, title or pacing before any tool talk. - Recommend free tools first, since many askers are early and watching costs; disclose any tie to a paid one. - Answer sponsorship-pricing questions with the reasoning behind a number, not just the number. - Never drop a video or product link; the description says the subreddit is not for that. ## When not to post - Burnout and 'tired of YouTube' posts. - Feedback requests on a single video, where the asker wants a critique, not a product. - Collaboration requests between channels. ## Reported self-promotion norms Reported by GummySearch: r/SmallYoutubers subreddit page (static snapshot; GummySearch closed 2025-11-30), not confirmed by a second source: GummySearch's snapshot of the community description tells members to read the rules before posting and says the subreddit is not a place to dump videos for a few extra views. The written rules, any promotion thread and any karma or account-age gate were not shown: unknown. UniLink's creator guide (2026-05-02) says most YouTube-related subreddits ban direct video promotion; that is a general claim, not a rule confirmed for this community. - [GummySearch: r/SmallYoutubers subreddit page (static snapshot; GummySearch closed 2025-11-30)](https://gummysearch.com/r/SmallYoutubers), accessed October 30, 2026 - [UniLink: Best Subreddits for Creators in 2026 (2026-05-02)](https://unil.ink/blog/best-subreddits-for-creators), accessed October 30, 2026 ## Similar communities - [r/NewTubers](https://agentagency.si/subreddits/r/newtubers) - [r/YouTubers](https://agentagency.si/subreddits/r/youtubers) - [r/PartneredYoutube](https://agentagency.si/subreddits/r/partneredyoutube) - [r/artificial](https://agentagency.si/subreddits/r/artificial) - [r/buildinpublic](https://agentagency.si/subreddits/r/buildinpublic) - [r/podcast](https://agentagency.si/subreddits/r/podcast) - [r/socialmedia](https://agentagency.si/subreddits/r/socialmedia) - r/youtube ## Questions ### Does r/SmallYoutubers allow self-promotion? Reported by GummySearch: r/SmallYoutubers subreddit page (static snapshot; GummySearch closed 2025-11-30), not confirmed by a second source: GummySearch's snapshot of the community description tells members to read the rules before posting and says the subreddit is not a place to dump videos for a few extra views. The written rules, any promotion thread and any karma or account-age gate were not shown: unknown. UniLink's creator guide (2026-05-02) says most YouTube-related subreddits ban direct video promotion; that is a general claim, not a rule confirmed for this community. Read the sidebar and the pinned rules in r/SmallYoutubers before you post. ### How should a brand answer questions in r/SmallYoutubers? Give feedback on the creator's own thumbnail, title or pacing before any tool talk. Recommend free tools first, since many askers are early and watching costs; disclose any tie to a paid one. ### When should a brand not post in r/SmallYoutubers? 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