Reddit Post Search — Reddit Scraper for Keyword-Based Post Discovery

Find the Reddit posts that matter most without scrolling endlessly. Reddit Post Search helps marketers, researchers, founders, and community managers quickly collect Reddit post data by keyword or phrase, then narrow results by subreddit, sort order, and time range. It is ideal for anyone who wants a clean Reddit data extractor for market research, trend tracking, content ideas, or audience listening. Get a simple list of matching posts with useful details like title, subreddit, author, score, comments, and post link.

Key Features

• Extract Reddit posts that match a keyword or phrase so you can focus on the conversations that matter.
• Collect results from a specific subreddit to keep your research tightly targeted.
• Filter by sort order and time range to surface the newest, top-performing, or most relevant posts.
• Return a clean list of post details that is easy to review, share, and analyze.
• Gather more results automatically until your requested limit is reached, saving you manual work.
• Support practical research workflows such as trend discovery, brand monitoring, and content planning.
• Deliver readable post information that helps non-technical users make faster decisions.

Use Cases

Market Research

Product teams and analysts use this Reddit scraper to see what people are saying about a topic, brand, or category. By reviewing fields like post title, subreddit, score, comment count, and created time, they can spot recurring pain points, compare sentiment, and identify emerging demand.

Brand Monitoring

Marketing teams and brand managers can search for their company name, product name, or campaign phrase inside a chosen subreddit. The returned author, post URL, score, and comments help them quickly find important discussions, respond to feedback, and track how a topic is spreading.

Content Planning

Content creators and SEO teams use the results to discover questions, opinions, and language that real Reddit users are already using. Post titles, subreddit names, and comment activity reveal what topics are getting attention, which helps shape blog posts, videos, newsletters, and social content.

Community Research

Community managers and moderators can review posts from a specific subreddit to understand what members care about most. The combination of title, author, score, and created time makes it easier to identify active discussions, recurring themes, and posts that may need attention.

Competitive Intelligence

Founders and business teams can search for competitor names, product categories, or industry terms to see how people compare options. Looking at post details such as score, comments, and post link helps them understand what users like, dislike, and recommend in public discussions.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
query	string	Yes	The word or phrase you want to search for in Reddit posts.	nike
sort	string	Yes	Choose how the matching posts should be ordered.	new
subreddit	string	Yes	Limit the search to one subreddit by entering its name.	python
time	string	No	Choose how recent the matching posts should be.	all
max_results	integer	No	The maximum number of posts to return. The actor keeps loading more results until it reaches this limit.	10

Output

Field	Type	Description
title	string	The post headline, so you can quickly understand what the discussion is about.
subreddit	string	The community where the post was published.
author	string	The Reddit user who created the post.
score	number	A simple popularity indicator that helps you judge how much attention the post received.
comment_count	number	How many comments the post has, which helps show how active the discussion is.
post_url	string	A direct link to the Reddit post for quick viewing and follow-up.
created_time	string	When the post was published, shown in a human-friendly format.
selftext	string	The body text of the post, if the post includes written content.
permalink	string	A shorter Reddit link path that can be used to identify the post.
id	string	The unique post identifier, useful for tracking or deduplication.
url	string	The main link attached to the post, if the post points to an external page.

Sample Output

{
  "title": "Best running shoes for long-distance training in 2026",
  "subreddit": "running",
  "author": "trailtempo",
  "score": 184,
  "comment_count": 67,
  "post_url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/abc123/best_running_shoes_for_longdistance_training_in_2026/",
  "created_time": "2026-07-01 14:22:10",
  "selftext": "Looking for recommendations for long-distance training shoes that balance comfort, durability, and support...",
  "permalink": "/r/running/comments/abc123/best_running_shoes_for_longdistance_training_in_2026/",
  "id": "abc123",
  "url": "https://example.com/running-shoe-guide"
}

How It Works

1. You enter the keyword or phrase you want to search for.
2. You choose the subreddit, sort order, and optional time range.
3. The actor searches Reddit posts that match your criteria.
4. It keeps collecting more results automatically until it reaches your requested limit.
5. You receive a clean list of posts that is ready to review, export, or share.

Getting Started

Getting started is simple and does not require coding knowledge. Click Try for free, fill in your search keyword, subreddit, sort order, and optional time range, then click Run. The actor will collect matching Reddit posts and present them in a clean format that is easy to review. You can download the results as JSON, CSV, or Excel depending on how you want to use the data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical skills?

No. This actor is designed for business users and researchers who want Reddit post data without dealing with complicated setup. Just enter your search terms, choose a subreddit, and run it.

How fast does it run?

It usually runs quickly for small searches and may take a bit longer when you request more results. The total time depends on how broad your search is and how many posts need to be collected.

What format is the output?

Your results are available in easy-to-use formats such as JSON, CSV, and Excel. That makes it simple to review the data yourself or share it with teammates.

Is this legal to use?

This tool is intended for collecting publicly available Reddit post information. You should always use the data responsibly and make sure your use complies with applicable laws, Reddit’s terms, and your own internal policies.

Can I schedule it to run automatically?

Yes, you can set it up to run on a schedule if you want regular updates. This is useful for ongoing brand monitoring, trend tracking, or recurring research reports.