Growth clusterJul 23, 2026·6 min read
Reddit for B2B: how to get cited without getting banned
Reddit is the #1 domain cited by ChatGPT for product recommendations. Here's how to earn those mentions without a shadowban.
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TL;DR
Reddit is the most-cited domain in ChatGPT's product recommendations. Getting cited requires genuine participation — 20+ helpful comments before you ever mention your product, and never in a subreddit that bans self-promotion.
Key facts
- Reddit is the #1 source cited by ChatGPT for 'best [product]' queries.
- Reddit is the #4 source cited by Perplexity across all categories.
- Accounts with less than 100 karma get their links auto-removed in most subreddits.
- Comments outperform posts 8:1 for citation value.
The safe playbook
- Pick 3 subreddits where your buyers hang out.
- Post 20+ genuinely helpful comments before mentioning your product once.
- Never link to your homepage — link to a specific helpful resource.
- Always disclose ('I work at X') — it's the rule, and it actually increases trust.
Frequently asked questions
How long until ChatGPT cites my Reddit mentions?
Typically 8–16 weeks after a mention gets 20+ upvotes. Higher-upvote comments are indexed and quoted faster.
Put this into practice
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