There’s no fixed number because Reddit uses different rules across subreddits. In general, the main restrictions ease once your account is at least a few days old and you’ve gained some positive karma from comments or posts. Some subs might let you in after just 10–20 karma, while others require much more plus account age (like 30 days). Best approach: comment naturally in active subs, avoid spammy behavior, and build karma steadily. Within a week or two of genuine activity, most of the global new-account limits will feel much lighter.
EternalEsper
BANNED
- Nov 7, 2023
- 91
- 17
you can start right away and go from there. you just have to make sure you are not spamming
lalitkumar2003
Newbie
- Sep 28, 2025
- 4
- 0
i recently opened a reddit account and i also got only 1 Karma
patriciahop964
Newbie
- Jul 30, 2025
- 39
- 17
Reddit doesn’t have one exact number. Some subs open up after just a bit of karma, while others want your account to be a bit older. Usually, a few days of normal posting and commenting is enough to start moving freely. Just keep it natural and avoid anything spammy. As a start I suggest you go with AskReddit subreddit but be slow and keep your activity low
I've tried with multiple accounts, and many of them have been shadowbanned. When I create a new account and post, I get shadowbanned right away, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to avoid being shadowbanned
Thank you. I will try that approach
- Nov 25, 2024
- 810
- 81
There is no exact time or karma limit for new accounts on Reddit. It varies from subreddit to subreddit. Some places allow you to post with just a few comments, while others require 50+ karma or a few days of account age. In general, being active for a few days, commenting, and naturally accumulating karma will reduce the limitations.
Uiyniasd569872
Regular Member
- Feb 14, 2025
- 278
- 63
it depends on the subs requirement. some requires high karma, or mininmum amount, or an aged account to post.(i think highly trafficked subs will have higher requirements, such as controversial ones)
Alex Jordan
Newbie
- Sep 29, 2025
- 11
- 3
It usually depends on the subreddits, but once you have a bit of karma and a few weeks of normal activity, the limits ease up. Just focus on posting genuine comments first and it gets smoother.
johnbennett
BANNED - Failed to resolve a dispute
- Oct 24, 2023
- 1,851
- 467
Every subreddit has its own rules, but if you stay active and earn some karma, the limits will go away soon.
bigkrous99
BANNED
- Sep 23, 2025
- 60
- 12
Realistically, you’ll need at least a week on the account and around 10–20 karma to get basic posting and commenting access. But many active or strict subreddits require longer usually 30 days or more and 50–100 karma before they fully trust new accounts. Trying to rush it or game the system often just leads to more restrictions or bans. The best way is to engage genuinely, post quality content, and let the limits lift naturally over time.
nicooomore
Registered Member
- Jul 25, 2025
- 51
- 37
Here's a warmup schedule I found here:
- Day 1: Just browse Reddit for at least 15 minutes. Do not interact.
- Day 2: Continue browsing for 15 minutes, but now you can comment up to 2 times and add a brief profile description. Follow up to 5 SFW (Safe For Work) subreddits.
- Day 3: Increase your time on Reddit and interactions. Comment 3 to 4 times, add a profile picture, and follow more subreddits. You can now enable NSFW.
- Day 4: Comment 4 to 6 times, follow more subreddits, and add a banner to your profile. Update your bio with something more detailed.
- Day 5: Comment 5 to 7 times and follow more subreddits.
- Day 6: Comment 6 to 8 times and follow more subreddits.
- Day 7: Comment 7 to 10 times and follow more subreddits.
Got it, thanks for explaining. I’ll just focus on commenting and posting where I can add value and let the karma build up over time
How can I check a subreddit's minimum karma needed to post or comment?
You need to warm up your account before posting or messaging, or Reddit will put the account on a restricted list
Is there a way I can see a subreddit's karma requirements?
chewyzie
Junior Member
- Oct 1, 2025
- 108
- 40
Reddit’s limits depend more on behavior than exact karma or time. Stay active, engage genuinely, and avoid spamming. Usually, after a couple of weeks of consistent, quality participation, restrictions ease naturally. Focus on building trust, not just chasing numbers.
I'm also trying to create a safe account warm-up schedule. Here is the one I made myself:Here's a warmup schedule I found here:
It works for me
- Day 1: Just browse Reddit for at least 15 minutes. Do not interact.
- Day 2: Continue browsing for 15 minutes, but now you can comment up to 2 times and add a brief profile description. Follow up to 5 SFW (Safe For Work) subreddits.
- Day 3: Increase your time on Reddit and interactions. Comment 3 to 4 times, add a profile picture, and follow more subreddits. You can now enable NSFW.
- Day 4: Comment 4 to 6 times, follow more subreddits, and add a banner to your profile. Update your bio with something more detailed.
- Day 5: Comment 5 to 7 times and follow more subreddits.
- Day 6: Comment 6 to 8 times and follow more subreddits.
- Day 7: Comment 7 to 10 times and follow more subreddits.
- Day 1: Join 5 subreddits, search 5 keywords, upvote 3–5 posts (and/or comments), and spend time scrolling and reading.
- Day 2: Repeat Day 1's activities and comment on 2–5 posts.
- Day 3: Repeat the activities from the first two days and make a post on r/AskReddit.
However, my account was suspended on Day 3 right after I sent a private message. I'm going to try again and aim not to get suspended this time