How many members does a SubReddit require [Backlink on sidebar]

Android Tipster · Dec 1, 2020

... in order to be able to put an external link on the sidebar?

I have a subreddit with about 170 members but I'm still unable to put links on the sidebar.

Is there any way around it?

Cheapsmmseller · Dec 1, 2020

I would like to know too

BBulldog · Dec 1, 2020

Just use Markdown, there's no member requirement.

[My link text](https://www.reddit.com)

praetserge · Dec 1, 2020

There are no member requirements.
As long as you can create a subreddit, you can post a link on a sidebar...
maybe you're using wrong code for the link?

Android Tipster · Dec 1, 2020

BBulldog said:
Just use Markdown, there's no member requirement.

[My link text](https://www.reddit.com)

I tried this, it didn't work.

praetserge said:
There are no member requirements.
As long as you can create a subreddit, you can post a link on a sidebar...
maybe you're using wrong code for the link?

It looks to me that they might have changed that recently

BBulldog · Dec 1, 2020

Android Tipster said:
I tried this, it didn't work.

It looks to me that they might have changed that recently

I literally just tried it on a sub with 19 members and it works. If you're using the new Reddit, create a new sidebar and then add the text I provided.

praetserge · Dec 1, 2020

Android Tipster said:
I tried this, it didn't work.

It looks to me that they might have changed that recently

And I create a link on a new subreddit just yesterday.

Are you adding a link in description? it won't work. You need to add a new text area to the sidebar.

avidjam · Dec 1, 2020

I will be trying it and let you know the result soon.

Android Tipster · Dec 1, 2020

BBulldog said:
I literally just tried it on a sub with 19 members and it works. If you're using the new Reddit, create a new sidebar and then add the text I provided.

I must have been doing something wrong. Are you referring to the old Reddit interface or does it also work on the new one? Can't seem to find a guide anywhere, if you know any, pls share the link.

BBulldog · Dec 1, 2020

Android Tipster said:
I've must have been doing something wrong. Are you referring to the old Reddit interface or does it also work on the new one? Can't seem to find a guide anywhere, if you know any, pls share the link.

This is for new Reddit, which I assume you're using based on your question:

Click the mod tools button on your community info sidebar widget, select community appearance from the left sidebar, and then sidebar widgets. Add whatever you want.

Android Tipster · Dec 1, 2020

BBulldog said:
This is for new Reddit, which I assume you're using based on your question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RedesignHelp/comments/ahy8b7

For everyone else searching, this worked for me.

Thanks @BBulldog !

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