Reddit 9:1 self-promotion ratio calculator
Enter how many helpful comments vs self-promo mentions you posted in the last 14 days. See your safety score, soft-pitch lock status, and how many more pure-value replies you need — free, client-side.
Healthy Reddit marketing follows a contribution ratio: roughly nine helpful comments for every soft product mention. This calculator applies the same 9:1 math NicheReach uses in its Safety Guard.
No signup — numbers stay in your browser. When you want automatic tracking, NicheReach logs pure-value vs soft-pitch replies for you.
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Contribution ratio safety (NicheReach 9:1)
Pure value
9
Soft pitch
1
Soft pitch status: Prefer pure value first
9:1 rule: 9 more pure-value replies would keep a healthy ratio. A soft pitch is still available at your own risk.
Need ~9 more helpful replies before the next promo feels safe.
How it works
- Count helpful replies. How many pure-value comments in the last 14 days?
- Count promo mentions. How many soft pitches or product plugs?
- Read the score. See safety %, lock status, and next steps.
FAQ
What is the Reddit 9:1 rule?
A practical guideline used by founders: for every self-promo or soft pitch, aim for about nine helpful, on-topic comments so your account does not look like spam.
Does Reddit enforce 9:1 officially?
Not as a single hardcoded ratio. Subreddit mods and spam filters still punish promo-heavy accounts. 9:1 is a safe operating habit NicheReach automates.
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