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Reddit Title Generator

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A short phrase of up to 120 characters that reads after "how to".

Post types

Weeks spent or attempts made, used by showcase, help and TIL titles.

Suggested title —
Titles generated
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Titles of 60 characters or fewer
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Shortest title (characters)
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Topic length (characters)
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Type what your post is about and pick the post types you need. The generator writes three titles per type, adds an optional [OC] or [Help] tag, and counts characters against Reddit's 300-character cap. For "grow tomatoes on a balcony" the question title is 51 characters: What is the best way to grow tomatoes on a balcony?

About this tool

A Reddit post lives or dies on its title, because the feed shows little else before someone decides to click. This generator fills tested patterns for five common post types: a direct question, a discussion prompt, an original-content showcase, a help request and a Today I Learned post. Each title is counted in characters, sorted into short, medium or long, and dropped if it would pass the 300-character limit Reddit enforces. The optional tag box adds the bracket prefix many communities require. The titles are starting points built from fixed templates, not written for a specific subreddit, so read the community's rules first: some ban questions in titles, require flair instead of tags, or forbid clickbait wording.

How to use it

  1. Describe the post

    Type a short phrase that reads after "how to", such as "fold a fitted sheet".

  2. Pick post types

    Select one or more chips: Question, Discussion, Showcase (OC), Help request or TIL.

  3. Set the number

    Use the stepper for the weeks or attempts mentioned in showcase, help and TIL titles.

  4. Add a tag if needed

    Tick the checkbox to prefix titles with [Question], [Discussion], [OC] or [Help].

Examples

A gardening subreddit post

What the post is about
grow tomatoes on a balcony
Post types
question; showcase; help
Number used in titles
3
Add a bracket tag such as [OC] or [Help]
No

Result Suggested title: What is the best way to grow tomatoes on a balcony?
Titles generated: 9
Titles of 60 characters or fewer: 2
Shortest title (characters): 51
Topic length (characters): 26

  1. Topic "grow tomatoes on a balcony" is 26 characters.
  2. Filled 9 templates from 3 post type(s); kept titles of 300 characters or fewer.
  3. 2 of 9 titles are 60 characters or fewer.

Three post types give nine titles, from a plain question to a showcase of the harvest.

With a bracket tag

What the post is about
grow tomatoes on a balcony
Post types
Question
Number used in titles
3
Add a bracket tag such as [OC] or [Help]
Yes

Result Suggested title: [Question] What is the best way to grow tomatoes on a balcony?
Titles generated: 3
Titles of 60 characters or fewer: 0
Shortest title (characters): 62
Topic length (characters): 26

  1. Topic "grow tomatoes on a balcony" is 26 characters.
  2. Filled 3 templates from 1 post type(s), with bracket tags; kept titles of 300 characters or fewer.
  3. 0 of 3 titles are 60 characters or fewer.

Some subreddits ask for a tag at the start of the title; ticking the box adds [Question] in front.

Today I learned

What the post is about
fold a fitted sheet
Post types
TIL
Number used in titles
6
Add a bracket tag such as [OC] or [Help]
Yes

Result Suggested title: TIL there is a simple trick to fold a fitted sheet
Titles generated: 3
Titles of 60 characters or fewer: 3
Shortest title (characters): 48
Topic length (characters): 19

  1. Topic "fold a fitted sheet" is 19 characters.
  2. Filled 3 templates from 1 post type(s), with bracket tags; kept titles of 300 characters or fewer.
  3. 3 of 3 titles are 60 characters or fewer.

TIL titles already start with their own marker, so no bracket tag is added even with the box ticked.

When not to use it

  • For subreddits with a mandatory title format, such as a fixed [Location] or price prefix, follow that format by hand.
  • For news or link posts, where many communities require the original headline unchanged.

Common mistakes

  • Adding a bracket tag in a subreddit that uses post flair instead, which can get the post removed.
  • Writing the topic as a full sentence, which makes the templates read awkwardly.
  • Posting a showcase title on content that is not your own work.

Frequently asked questions

How long can a Reddit title be?

Reddit allows up to 300 characters in a post title. The generator counts each title and leaves out any that would pass that limit, so every title in the table can be pasted as it is.

What does [OC] mean in a Reddit title?

OC stands for original content: something you made, photographed or wrote yourself. Many art, photo and data subreddits ask for the tag so readers can tell original work from reposts.

Why is no tag added to TIL titles?

Today I Learned posts already begin with TIL, which acts as the marker. Adding another bracket tag in front would break the format that the TIL community expects.

Should a Reddit title be short?

Short titles are easier to scan in a feed, which is why the table marks titles of 60 characters or fewer. Help requests often need more detail, though, and a specific long title can draw better answers than a vague short one.

How should I phrase the topic?

Write it as an action that follows "how to", in lower case, such as "grow tomatoes on a balcony" or "fix a squeaky door". The templates place it mid-sentence, so a capitalised or full-sentence topic reads oddly.

Are the titles different each time?

No. The same topic, post types and number always give the same titles, because they come from fixed patterns rather than random choice. Change the number or post types for other wording.

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APA

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