The truth about advertising Spicy content on Reddit

Cracking the social media code can feel like a never-ending quest for content creators, especially when trying to stand out in a sea of profiles.

Enter Reddit—a bustling hub of communities where anything and everything finds a home. Its vast user base and flexible content guidelines offer great promotional potential, especially for spicy content creators. 

But is Reddit worth it for OnlyFans promotion? Redditor /u/Admirable-Dream635 sparked a discussion by asking “I’m interested in trying Reddit out but I’ve heard lately it’s become more increasingly difficult so I wonder if it’s even worth it anymore. What’s been your experience?”. 

Many OnlyFans Creators chimed in, sharing their experiences and opinions. Some users admitted to abandoning Reddit in favor of alternative social media platforms, while others found success through Reddit promotion.

Join us as we dive into the world of Reddit to uncover whether it’s worth your time, according to those who’ve walked this path before.

The advantages of Reddit

Creators agree that Reddit has some clear advantages for OnlyFans Creators who are looking to promote their work. 

Ultra-focused targeting

Compared with other social media platforms, Reddit has emerged as an ideal avenue for spicy Creators seeking targeted audiences. Reddit’s subreddit structure allows for laser-focused niche targeting, connecting Creators with communities that share their passions.

This is true beyond the world of adult entertainment. Fitness, knitting, video games, or niche music genres enthusiasts can all find their own subreddit. 

NSFW-friendly

Many people agree that one of Reddit’s main advantages is that NSFW content is allowed. Reddit’s relatively hands-off approach to moderation, allowing each subreddit to moderate itself. 

Creator /u/mx-val explains why Reddit is her biggest source of subscribers: “I put the most energy into Reddit and Twitter. I do maybe an hour or so on Instagram a day but it's always been too shadowbanned. Esp if you don't post NSFW are lots of good SFW subreddits you can post in!”

Reddit serves as a reliable backup plan when other platforms hit roadblocks. Dealing with shadowbans or content takedowns on other social media sites like Instagram and TikTok can be frustrating, leading Creators to feel like they’re not able to share their content.

Creator /u/mx-val adds, “Tbh I just prefer platforms I don’t have to tiptoe around on and Reddit has been what’s worked the best for that/the platform I quickly started seeing lots of conversion on.”

The drawbacks of Reddit

Reddit is full of diverse communities and conversations, but getting noticed can be tough.

Tame content doesn’t get attention

A major challenge is that Reddit favors bold, explicit content. The spicier your posts, the more likely they are to get attention.

This can be a problem for creators with more subtle content. You'll need to find a balance between being authentic and catching people's attention.

“I spent less than HALF the time it took me to do my Reddit promo to do my Instagram promo but I don't have to flash my gash to get attention and have my explicit pics linked to hundreds of bot fed third party sites that you can never get taken down (no judging explicit promo btw. full respect, I just prefer Safer for Work for me” writes /u/Janemelb77.

It requires a major time commitment

Building a following on Reddit also takes time and effort. “There was a post on r/onlyfansadvice not long ago about the reasons people haven't been successful and the number one thing people were commenting saying as they don't have enough time.” writes /u/Janemelb77.

/u/phoenixfeet72 talks about the return on time investment on Reddit based on their experience:

“I see lots of people who do either IG or Reddit here saying which is better… that’s obviously fine and good for you. But from someone who actively does both and has had success on both, I would say Reddit is a lot of work for not much return.”

Each subreddit has its own rules

Each subreddit has its own set of rules and regulations, ranging from karma thresholds to posting guidelines. Breaking into these exclusive communities can be a real headache, especially for newbies. It requires meticulous research, strategic planning, and sometimes a stroke of luck. 

Less engagement than other platforms

Many Creators said that they’d rather promote their OnlyFans on Instagram, TikTok or X. They say that Reels and viral posts offer a level of engagement that Reddit struggles to match.

“With one viral reel on Instagram I can get 200-400 subs, you’ll never get that on Reddit in a day” writes Redditor /u/bunbunbantz. 

Advertising your OnlyFans on Reddit

The debate over Reddit’s value for spicy creators comes down to its pros and cons.

On the one hand, its niche audience targeting and loose content guidelines offer great opportunities for self-promotion. On the other hand the demand for explicit content, the time commitment required, and the challenges of subreddit rules can be major hurdles. 

Ultimately, whether Reddit is a worthwhile investment is based on how much effort you put into promotion, and your strategy.        

Want to learn more? Check out our article on the best ways to promote yourself on Reddit.