1. Feedback post for r/WordPress
Title: I built a free plugin that [does one specific thing] because [annoying situation]. Looking for honest feedback. Body: I build WordPress sites for [type of client, e.g. local dentists]. Every time, I hit the same problem: [problem in one sentence, e.g. embedding Google Reviews meant a slow iframe or a $10/month SaaS]. So I wrote [plugin name]. It does three things: [feature 1], [feature 2], [feature 3]. It does not do [clear limit]. It is free on wordpress.org: [link]. I would love to know what breaks, what is confusing in the settings, and what you would need before using it on a client site. Use this as your first post, the week the plugin goes live on wordpress.org.
2. Developer post for r/ProWordPress
Title: How I handled [technical problem, e.g. caching Google Places API calls without hitting quota] in my plugin. Code inside. Body: Short context: [plugin name] [does X]. The tricky part was [problem]. My first approach was [approach], which failed because [reason]. What I ended up doing: [explanation plus code snippet or gist link]. Open questions: [question 1, e.g. transients vs custom table for this]? [question 2]? Repo: [GitHub link]. Use this when you solved something real, because r/ProWordPress respects code and removes thin promotion.
3. Answer post for an existing question
Search Reddit for threads where people already ask, e.g. site:reddit.com "google reviews" wordpress plugin, or "recommend a plugin for [your use case]". Reply: I had the same issue on [type of site]. Options I tried: [competitor A], good at [X] but [drawback]. [Competitor B], [drawback]. Disclosure: I ended up building [plugin name] for this, free on wordpress.org: [link]. If you only need [simple case], [free alternative or code snippet] works too. Use this every day; answering live questions brings more installs than any new post.
4. Build story for r/SideProject
Title: I launched my first WordPress plugin [X weeks] ago. Here is what happened. Body: What it does: [one sentence]. Why: [the client job or frustration that started it]. Stack: [PHP version, block or shortcode, any APIs]. Real numbers so far: [active installs from wordpress.org stats], [reviews], [support threads]. What surprised me: [one honest lesson, e.g. the plugin review queue took 3 weeks]. What I am stuck on: [specific question, e.g. how to price a pro version]. Link: [link]. Use this 2 to 6 weeks after launch, only with your real numbers.
5. Problem post for r/smallbusiness
Title: For anyone with a WordPress site: a free way to [outcome, e.g. show your Google reviews on your homepage]. Body: Many of you have [asset, e.g. 40 good Google reviews] that no website visitor ever sees. Steps that work: 1. [step]. 2. [step]. 3. [step]. You can do this by hand with [manual method], or use a plugin. I made one called [plugin name], free here: [link], but the manual way is fine too. Happy to answer setup questions in the comments. Use this when your plugin solves a business outcome owners care about, not a developer detail.
6. Beta tester call for agencies and freelancers
Title: Looking for 5 WordPress freelancers or agency devs to test [plugin name] on real client sites. Body: I am the developer of [plugin name], which [does X]. I want to see it on sites I did not build: different themes ([e.g. Astra, GeneratePress, Divi]), page builders and hosts. In return: [free pro license for life / priority fixes / your feature request built first]. All I ask: install it on one staging site, and tell me what broke. Comment or DM with your usual stack. Post in r/WordPress or r/webdev when you are about to add paid features and need real-world testing.
7. Update post that is not spam
Title: [Plugin name] update: you asked for [feature], it is in. Body: [X weeks] ago I posted here asking for feedback. [Username] suggested [feature], and [username] found [bug]. Both are fixed in version [number]. Changelog: [3 bullet points]. Next on the list: [feature], unless you think something else matters more. Link: [link]. Use this only if the first post got real feedback, and wait at least a month between updates in the same subreddit. Hulby, an AI cofounder, can find the threads and draft these replies for you daily.
People asking this right now
Real, public posts from the last few weeks. Each one is somebody you could help today.
Mistakes to skip
- Posting the same launch text in ten subreddits on the same day, which gets you flagged as spam.
- Hiding that you built the plugin when recommending it in a comment.
- Linking to a pricing page instead of the free wordpress.org listing.
- Posting and leaving instead of answering every comment in the first hours.
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Find my first customersQuestions
Which subreddit is best for a WordPress plugin launch?
r/WordPress for users, r/ProWordPress for developers. Pick by who installs your plugin, and check each sub's self-promotion rules first.
Do I need karma before posting?
Yes, in practice. Spend a week answering WordPress questions so your account has real history and your post is not auto-removed.
Can I mention a pro version?
Briefly, at the end. Lead with the free version and the problem it solves, or the post reads as an ad.
What if my post gets removed?
Message the mods politely, ask what to change, and follow their answer. Do not repost the same thing elsewhere that day.