Reddit Author Scraper - Reddit Account History & Author Intelligence API

Extract complete Reddit author profiles with account history, trophy records, moderator roles, multireddit collections, and full post/comment archives. This API delivers structured author intelligence with 40+ fields per post, nested comment hierarchy, engagement metrics, and account signals for persona research, fraud review, and professional due-diligence workflows.

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Why Choose This API

Complete Reddit Author Intelligence with Account History Signals

🕵️ Identity & Reputation Profiling Extract core identity markers — Snoovatar, account age, verified status, bio — plus split karma into Post karma (content creation) vs. Comment karma (discussion engagement) to reveal author behavior patterns.

🏆 Trophy & Achievement Intelligence Catalog every trophy and award with grant timestamps. Detect Reddit Gold, employee badges, and verified email trophies to separate real accounts from bots.

🛡️ Authority & Moderator Detection Automatically identify moderation privileges across subreddits. Flag authors who hold influence in specific communities for recruitment and OSINT workflows.

📊 Complete Activity Archive Full post and comment history with engagement metrics, reply hierarchy, parent-child relationships, flair text, NSFW flags, and crosspost detection.

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Quick Start Guide

How to Extract Reddit Author Data in 3 Steps

Step 1: Configure Parameters

Enter the target Reddit username and set maximum post/comment extraction limits.

Step 2: Run the Actor

Click "Start" to begin profile extraction. Posts and comments are extracted across all sorting methods for comprehensive coverage.

Step 3: Access Structured Data

Download JSON dataset with complete author profile, trophy history, moderated subreddits, and full content archive.

Example Input

{
  "username": "spez",
  "max_posts": 100,
  "max_comments": 500
}

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
👤 Username	String	Yes	Target Reddit username (without u/ prefix, case-insensitive)
📝 Max Posts	Integer	Yes	Maximum posts to extract (0 to skip)
💬 Max Comments	Integer	Yes	Maximum comments to extract (0 to skip)

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Output Data Schema

Each extracted author profile returns comprehensive intelligence:

Profile Fields

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Unique Reddit user identifier (t2_xxxxx)
name	String	Reddit username
snoovatar	String	User's Snoovatar avatar URL
about	String	Public bio text
post_karma	Integer	Post karma (content creation reputation)
comment_karma	Integer	Comment karma (discussion engagement)
created	String	ISO 8601 account creation timestamp
is_gold	Boolean	Reddit Gold/Premium status
is_mod	Boolean	Moderator of any subreddit
is_employee	Boolean	Reddit employee badge
is_suspended	Boolean	Account suspension status
trophies	Array	Trophies with name, icon, grant date
moderated	Array	Subreddits with moderator privileges
multireddits	Array	Custom multireddit feeds
posts	Array	Post archive with 25+ fields each
comments	Array	Comment archive with reply hierarchy

Example Output

{
  "processor": "https://apify.com/agentx/reddit-author-scraper?fpr=aiagentapi",
  "processed_at": "2025-11-08T08:45:11+00:00",
  "id": "t2_1w72",
  "name": "spez",
  "about": "Just a guy who likes to code.",
  "post_karma": 154020,
  "comment_karma": 89302,
  "created": "2005-06-06T00:00:00+00:00",
  "is_gold": true,
  "is_mod": true,
  "is_employee": true,
  "trophies": [
    {
      "name": "15-Year Club",
      "icon": "https://www.redditstatic.com/awards2/15-year_club-40.png",
      "granted": "2020-06-06T00:00:00+00:00"
    }
  ],
  "moderated": ["r/announcements", "r/reddit", "r/blog"],
  "posts": [
    {
      "subreddit": "r/announcements",
      "title": "Update on API changes",
      "score": 4500,
      "upvotes": 5200,
      "created": "2023-06-01T12:00:00+00:00"
    }
  ],
  "comments": [
    {
      "id": "nn12nh7",
      "body": "We are working on it.",
      "score": -500,
      "reply_level": 0
    }
  ]
}

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Integration Examples

Python Integration Example

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run_input = {
    "username": "spez",
    "max_posts": 100,
    "max_comments": 500
}

run = client.actor("bb0YV0rZPcvyB4fX8").call(run_input=run_input)
dataset_items = client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).list_items().items

for author in dataset_items:
    print(f"{author['name']} | Post Karma: {author['post_karma']} | Comment Karma: {author['comment_karma']}")

JavaScript/Node.js Integration

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const input = {
  username: 'spez',
  max_posts: 100,
  max_comments: 500
};

const run = await client.actor("bb0YV0rZPcvyB4fX8").call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

items.forEach(author => {
  console.log(`${author.name} | Posts: ${author.posts.length} | Comments: ${author.comments.length}`);
});

Actor ID for Platform Integration

bb0YV0rZPcvyB4fX8

Ⓜ️ Make.com Setup:

1. Login to Make.com (Get 1000 Free Credits)
2. Add module "Run an Actor"
3. Turn 'Map' on - right side of the 'Actor*'
4. Paste Actor ID - from above
5. Click the '⟳ Refresh' - left side of Map
6. Input JSON* - Modify the parameters as needed
7. Set "Run synchronously" to YES
8. Add module "Get Dataset Items" - receive the result
9. In Dataset ID* select defaultDatasetId

🎱 N8N.io Setup:

1. Add 'Run an Actor and get dataset' - from the apify node
2. Actor → By ID → Paste Actor ID - from above
3. Input JSON - Modify the parameters as needed

JSON-LD Metadata

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",
  "name": "Reddit Author Scraper",
  "description": "Reddit author profile extraction API with karma forensics, trophy history, moderator detection, and complete post/comment archives",
  "applicationCategory": "Developer Tools",
  "operatingSystem": "Cloud",
  "url": "https://apify.com/agentx/reddit-author-scraper?fpr=aiagentapi",
  "dateModified": "2026-04-21",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0.005",
    "priceCurrency": "USD"
  }
}

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Pricing & Cost Calculator

Transparent Pay-Per-Use Model

Event Type	Price	Description
Actor Start	$0.005	One-time charge per run
Profile	$0.105	Per author profile extracted with complete metadata
Post	$0.008	Per post extracted with 25+ fields
Comment	$0.00017	Per comment extracted with reply hierarchy

Cost Examples

Profile Only (metadata + trophies + mod roles):

• Actor Start: $0.005
• Profile: $0.105
• Total: ~$0.11

Full Extraction (1 author, 100 posts, 500 comments):

• Actor Start: $0.005
• Profile: $0.105
• Posts: 100 × $0.008 = $0.80
• Comments: 500 × $0.00017 = $0.085
• Total: ~$1.00

Comments Only (1 author, 0 posts, 1000 comments):

• Actor Start: $0.005
• Profile: $0.105
• Comments: 1,000 × $0.00017 = $0.17
• Total: ~$0.28

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Use Cases & Applications

Recruitment & Talent Intelligence

Candidate Due Diligence Deep-profile candidates by analyzing their Reddit activity — karma ratios, trophy history, and community involvement reveal genuine expertise vs. promotional accounts.

Technical Skill Verification Extract post and comment history from technical subreddits (r/programming, r/machinelearning) to verify domain expertise claims before hiring decisions.

OSINT & Professional Intelligence

Influencer Vetting Identify genuine subject-matter experts using karma forensics and trophy analysis. Split post vs. comment karma to distinguish content creators from discussion participants.

Thought Leadership Mapping Build databases of domain experts across relevant subreddits. Map moderator roles and multireddit collections to understand influence networks.

Competitive & Market Intelligence

Brand Monitoring Track high-karma authors in industry subreddits to monitor what experts are saying about your product, competitors, or market trends.

Lead Generation Identify high-karma authors in niche B2B communities as potential prospects, partnership targets, or community ambassadors.

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FAQ

What data is included in an author profile?

Complete identity metadata (username, Snoovatar, bio, account age), reputation metrics (post/comment karma split), trophies with timestamps, moderator roles, multireddit collections, and full post/comment archives with engagement data.

Can I extract posts and comments separately?

Yes — set max_posts: 0 to skip posts, or max_comments: 0 to skip comments. Profile metadata is always included regardless of these settings.

Are comment reply hierarchies included?

Yes — comments include parent_id, reply_level, and is_root fields for reconstructing complete conversation trees.

Does this work with suspended or private accounts?

Suspended accounts are flagged with is_suspended: true and return limited metadata. Private accounts return only publicly available information.

How are karma metrics split?

Post karma (content creation reputation) and comment karma (discussion engagement) are reported separately, enabling behavioral pattern analysis.

Can I detect bot or spam accounts?

Account age, karma split ratios, trophy count, and posting frequency patterns provide signals for automated account detection. Combine these fields with your own scoring model for bot identification.

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SEO Keywords & Search Terms

Primary Keywords

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Long-Tail Keywords

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Industry Terms

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Trust & Certifications

• ✅ Enterprise Ready - Processing author intelligence at scale
• ✅ GDPR Compliant - EU data protection standards
• ✅ 40+ Fields Per Post - Comprehensive content metadata
• ✅ Regular Updates - Continuous maintenance for platform changes

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Legal & Compliance

Data Rights & Usage

All data is extracted from publicly available Reddit profiles. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of extracted data complies with applicable laws and Reddit's Terms of Service.

Privacy Compliance

• GDPR: Compliant with EU General Data Protection Regulation. No personal data is stored beyond the extraction session.
• CCPA: Compliant with California Consumer Privacy Act requirements.

Platform Terms of Service

Users must review and comply with Reddit's Terms of Service and API Terms regarding data extraction and usage.

Enterprise Support

For enterprise licensing, custom integrations, or compliance inquiries:

• Telegram: @AiAgentApi

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Last Updated: April 21, 2026