Subreddit Profile
How to approach r/alphaandbetausers as a founder
A place where builders recruit the early users they need to improve their products.
Audience fit
Founders who need user feedback, beta testers, and targeted product critique more than broad awareness.
First move
Be explicit about the kind of tester or feedback you need and what stage the product is in.
Readiness signals
What tends to work here
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Adjacent communities
r/SideProject
r/SideProject - A community for sharing side projects
Builders sharing early products, side projects, progress updates, and specific feedback requests.
r/IMadeThis
I Made This
Makers showing what they built, especially when the post includes context or feedback framing.
r/indiehackers
Independent developers building their own way
Bootstrapped founders, indie makers, and solo builders sharing progress, lessons, and product feedback asks.