Reddit API
Real-time Reddit
data, one API call.
The Reddit API from ScrapeCreators gives developers reliable access to Reddit data without the hassle of building and maintaining scrapers. Our Reddit API endpoints make it easy to retrieve profiles, posts, metrics, and more from Reddit in real-time for your applications. Scrape Reddit posts and comments
7
Endpoints
REST
Protocol
JSON
Response
// Example code for using the Reddit API with JavaScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/reddit/profile?handle=example`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoints
What you can do with the Reddit API
Subreddit Details
GET /v1/reddit/subreddit/details Get details about a subreddit. Pass a subreddit name or URL to the subreddit.
Subreddit Posts
GET /v1/reddit/subreddit Get recent posts from a subreddit with engagement metrics
Subreddit Search
GET /v1/reddit/subreddit/search Search within a subreddit for posts, comments, or media matching a query
Post Comments
GET /v1/reddit/post/comments Get comments + post information from a Reddit post
Search
GET /v1/reddit/search Search Reddit for posts
Search Ads
GET /v1/reddit/ads/search Search the Reddit Ad Library. Can only get a max of 30 ads.
Get Ad
GET /v1/reddit/ad Get a specific ad by id
Quick start
Reddit API quick start
Make your first request in under a minute. Sign up, grab your API key, paste this in.
// Example code for using the Reddit API with JavaScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/reddit/profile?handle=example`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why ship on the ScrapeCreators Reddit API
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Reddit data without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.
Simple integration
Clear documentation and straightforward REST API endpoints make it easy to get started in any language.
High reliability
Our infrastructure ensures high uptime and consistent performance for your applications, even at scale.
Comprehensive data
Access a wide range of Reddit data points through our carefully designed endpoints.
Use cases
Reddit API use cases
Content discovery
Find trending content on Reddit to identify viral topics or influencers relevant to your industry.
Competitive analysis
Monitor competitor accounts on Reddit to track their content strategy, engagement rates, and audience growth.
Influencer research
Find and verify Reddit creators based on audience demographics, engagement metrics, and content relevance.
Social monitoring
Track brand mentions and relevant hashtags on Reddit to gauge customer sentiment and identify opportunities.
Content aggregation
Embed Reddit content into your application or website to keep your users engaged with fresh content.
Automated reporting
Build dashboards with real-time Reddit metrics and schedule automated reports for stakeholders.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about the Reddit API.
Is the Reddit API official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Reddit API that lets you access Reddit data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the Reddit data?
We provide real-time data from Reddit. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh Reddit data.
Can I use the Reddit API in production?
Absolutely. Many businesses rely on ScrapeCreators APIs for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance at scale.
Do I need a credit card to try the Reddit API?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Reddit API before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What does the Reddit API return?
The Reddit API returns clean JSON responses with profiles, posts, engagement metrics, and more — depending on the endpoint you call. See the endpoints section above for the full list of 7 endpoints available.
Get started
Start using the Reddit API
100 credits on the house. No credit card. Start pulling Reddit data in under sixty seconds.
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