Reddit Answers Scraper

This actor is designed to scrape structured answers from Reddit Answers, Reddit's AI-powered Q&A feature that aggregates community knowledge from across subreddits. Simply provide your questions, and get back comprehensive, organized answers with sources, related posts, and suggested topics—all in a clean, structured format.

🚀 Key Features

• ✅ Extracts AI-generated answers organized by topic sections
• ✅ Retrieves source subreddits and related Reddit posts with full metadata
• ✅ Captures related topics for deeper exploration
• ✅ Supports multiple questions in a single run
• ✅ Full proxy support for stable and geo-aware scraping

👤 Who Is This Actor For?

This actor is perfect for:

• 📊 Market researchers gathering community opinions and insights
• 🧠 Content creators researching trending topics and discussions
• 💬 Social media analysts tracking Reddit conversations and sentiment
• 🔍 SEO professionals finding popular questions and user-generated content
• 📚 Knowledge base builders aggregating community wisdom from Reddit
• 🤖 AI/ML practitioners collecting training data from real user discussions

❓ Why Is This Actor Important?

Reddit Answers is a relatively new feature that synthesizes information from multiple subreddits and posts to answer user questions. The content is dynamically streamed and rendered, making it difficult to access programmatically. This actor:

• Waits for the complete answer to be streamed before extraction
• Extracts clean and structured data including sections, sources, and related content
• Saves you hours of manual research and data collection
• Provides access to curated community knowledge at scale

Tech Notes

• It is recommended to set the actor memory to at least 4GB to avoid performance issues.

• It is recommended to set the actor's proxy type to residential.

Input Schema

Here's an example input you can pass to the actor:

{
  "questions": [
    "tips to improve water pressure",
    "how many planets are in our solar system?",
    "what is the best programming language for beginners?"
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Input Parameters

• questions (required): An array of questions you want answers for. Each question will be submitted to Reddit Answers.
• proxyConfiguration (required): Proxy settings for the scraper. Useful for avoiding rate limits and geo-restrictions.

Output Schema

{
	"url": "https://www.reddit.com/answers/c3f081c9-0b70-4e90-a729-ff7aa8ff8c8b/?q=best+disney+movies+of+all+time&source=ANSWERS",
	"question": "best disney movies of all time",
	"sources": [
		"https://www.reddit.com/r/DisneyMovies",
		"https://www.reddit.com/r/movies",
		"https://www.reddit.com/r/FavoriteMedia"
	],
	"sections": [
		{
			"heading": "Classic and Nostalgic Favorites",
			"content": [
				"The Lion King (1994): Universally praised for its stunning animation, powerful storytelling, and iconic soundtrack. \"The Lion King is the greatest Disney movie of all time.\"        Beauty and the Beast (1991): Celebrated for its enchanting story, memorable characters, and beautiful music. \"Beauty and the Beast\"        Aladdin (1992): Known for its vibrant animation, thrilling adventure, and the unforgettable performance by Robin Williams as the Genie. \"Aladdin. Because Robin Williams.\"        The Little Mermaid (1989): A beloved musical with charming characters and a captivating underwater world. \"The Little Mermaid\"        Sleeping Beauty (1959): Admired for its artistic backgrounds and stunning animation. \"Sleeping Beauty is a masterwork of artistry.\""
			],
			"items": [
				{
					"itemContent": "The Lion King (1994): Universally praised for its stunning animation, powerful storytelling, and iconic soundtrack. \"The Lion King is the greatest Disney movie of all time.\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"The Lion King is the greatest Disney movie of all time.\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1d6we4j/comment/mnjdqxb/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Beauty and the Beast (1991): Celebrated for its enchanting story, memorable characters, and beautiful music. \"Beauty and the Beast\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"Beauty and the Beast\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/DisneyMovies/comments/1o3j6l5/comment/nivhsf5/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Aladdin (1992): Known for its vibrant animation, thrilling adventure, and the unforgettable performance by Robin Williams as the Genie. \"Aladdin. Because Robin Williams.\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"Aladdin. Because Robin Williams.\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1nrh8v9/comment/ngef5bo/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "The Little Mermaid (1989): A beloved musical with charming characters and a captivating underwater world. \"The Little Mermaid\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"The Little Mermaid\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1d6we4j/comment/l6vbkt7/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Sleeping Beauty (1959): Admired for its artistic backgrounds and stunning animation. \"Sleeping Beauty is a masterwork of artistry.\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"Sleeping Beauty is a masterwork of artistry.\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/disney/comments/1ienw9j/comment/ma9t2y8/"
						}
					]
				}
			]
		},
		{
			"heading": "Modern and Popular Choices",
			"content": [
				"Frozen (2013): A global phenomenon with catchy songs and a strong message. \"Frozen. It makes me tear up every time.\"        Moana (2016): Praised for its strong female lead, cultural richness, and exceptional soundtrack. \"Moana. The soundtrack alone is legendary.\"        Tangled (2010): Noted for its beautiful animation and engaging storyline. \"Tangled's one of the most visually beautiful movies ever.\"        Zootopia (2016): Appreciated for its clever storytelling and relevant social themes. \"Zootopia\"    Encanto (2021): Celebrated for its vibrant cultural representation and catchy tunes. \"Encanto\""
			],
			"items": [
				{
					"itemContent": "Frozen (2013): A global phenomenon with catchy songs and a strong message. \"Frozen. It makes me tear up every time.\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"Frozen. It makes me tear up every time.\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1nrh8v9/comment/ngefuu5/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Moana (2016): Praised for its strong female lead, cultural richness, and exceptional soundtrack. \"Moana. The soundtrack alone is legendary.\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"Moana. The soundtrack alone is legendary.\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1nrh8v9/comment/ngegsgp/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Tangled (2010): Noted for its beautiful animation and engaging storyline. \"Tangled's one of the most visually beautiful movies ever.\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"Tangled's one of the most visually beautiful movies ever.\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/disney/comments/1ienw9j/comment/ma9r7wm/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Zootopia (2016): Appreciated for its clever storytelling and relevant social themes. \"Zootopia\"",
					"sourceContent": []
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Encanto (2021): Celebrated for its vibrant cultural representation and catchy tunes. \"Encanto\"",
					"sourceContent": []
				}
			]
		},
		{
			"heading": "Underrated Gems",
			"content": [
				"The Emperor's New Groove (2000): Known for its hilarious script and unique animation style. \"The Emperor's New Groove\"        Treasure Planet (2002): A sci-fi adaptation of \"Treasure Island\" with stunning visuals. \"Treasure Planet\"        The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996): Praised for its deep themes and artistic animation. \"The Hunchback of Notre Dame\"        Lilo & Stitch (2002): Loved for its heartwarming story and unique characters. \"Lilo and Stitch\"    The Great Mouse Detective (1986): A charming take on Sherlock Holmes with delightful animation. \"The Great Mouse Detective\""
			],
			"items": [
				{
					"itemContent": "The Emperor's New Groove (2000): Known for its hilarious script and unique animation style. \"The Emperor's New Groove\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"The Emperor's New Groove\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/DisneyMovies/comments/1o3j6l5/comment/nivopdc/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Treasure Planet (2002): A sci-fi adaptation of \"Treasure Island\" with stunning visuals. \"Treasure Planet\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"Treasure Planet\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1ewyi8c/comment/lj2e7kw/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996): Praised for its deep themes and artistic animation. \"The Hunchback of Notre Dame\"",
					"sourceContent": [
						{
							"content": "\"The Hunchback of Notre Dame\"",
							"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/16te275/comment/k2ek4t2/"
						}
					]
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "Lilo & Stitch (2002): Loved for its heartwarming story and unique characters. \"Lilo and Stitch\"",
					"sourceContent": []
				},
				{
					"itemContent": "The Great Mouse Detective (1986): A charming take on Sherlock Holmes with delightful animation. \"The Great Mouse Detective\"",
					"sourceContent": []
				}
			]
		}
	],
	"relatedPosts": [
		{
			"rank": "1",
			"title": "Top Five Disney Films.",
			"subreddit": "movies",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1d6we4j/top_five_disney_films/",
			"upvotes": 8,
			"comments": 73,
			"domain": "self.movies",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 8
		},
		{
			"rank": "2",
			"title": "Favorite Disney Movie of All Time",
			"subreddit": "DisneyMovies",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/DisneyMovies/comments/1o3j6l5/favorite_disney_movie_of_all_time/",
			"upvotes": 108,
			"comments": 260,
			"domain": "i.redd.it",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 108
		},
		{
			"rank": "3",
			"title": "Best Disney movie of all time and why?",
			"subreddit": "AskReddit",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1nrh8v9/best_disney_movie_of_all_time_and_why/",
			"upvotes": 4,
			"comments": 32,
			"domain": "self.AskReddit",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 4
		},
		{
			"rank": "4",
			"title": "What’s the best looking Disney film?",
			"subreddit": "disney",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/disney/comments/1ienw9j/whats_the_best_looking_disney_film/",
			"upvotes": 4,
			"comments": 999,
			"domain": "reddit.com",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 4379
		},
		{
			"rank": "5",
			"title": "I didn't grow up with Disney films so I watched 72 of them to catch myself up",
			"subreddit": "movies",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1ewyi8c/i_didnt_grow_up_with_disney_films_so_i_watched_72/",
			"upvotes": 15,
			"comments": 3,
			"domain": "self.movies",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 15255
		},
		{
			"rank": "6",
			"title": "What is the best made Disney movie?",
			"subreddit": "movies",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/16te275/what_is_the_best_made_disney_movie/",
			"upvotes": 7,
			"comments": 143,
			"domain": "self.movies",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 7
		},
		{
			"rank": "7",
			"title": "My Top 10 Favorite Disney Movies",
			"subreddit": "disney",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/disney/comments/1kwnwwl/my_top_10_favorite_disney_movies/",
			"upvotes": 110,
			"comments": 41,
			"domain": "reddit.com",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 110
		},
		{
			"rank": "8",
			"title": "What are your Top-5 Disney movies?",
			"subreddit": "DisneyMovies",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/DisneyMovies/comments/1l7jjaa/what_are_your_top5_disney_movies/",
			"upvotes": 53,
			"comments": 100,
			"domain": "reddit.com",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 53
		},
		{
			"rank": "9",
			"title": "Favorite Disney Movie of All Time",
			"subreddit": "Letterboxd",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Letterboxd/comments/1nefc1p/favorite_disney_movie_of_all_time/",
			"upvotes": 51,
			"comments": 112,
			"domain": "i.redd.it",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 51
		},
		{
			"rank": "10",
			"title": "I Ranked All of the Disney Movies I Seen",
			"subreddit": "FavoriteMedia",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/FavoriteMedia/comments/p3a99x/i_ranked_all_of_the_disney_movies_i_seen/",
			"upvotes": 47,
			"comments": 21,
			"domain": "i.redd.it",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 47
		},
		{
			"rank": "11",
			"title": "What are your top 10-20 favorite Disney movies? (Including Pixar, not including Marvel or LucasFilm)",
			"subreddit": "FavoriteMedia",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/FavoriteMedia/comments/1l646df/what_are_your_top_1020_favorite_disney_movies/",
			"upvotes": 40,
			"comments": 35,
			"domain": "i.redd.it",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 40
		},
		{
			"rank": "12",
			"title": "Disney animated films ranked!",
			"subreddit": "Letterboxd",
			"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Letterboxd/comments/1kzzo37/disney_animated_films_ranked/",
			"upvotes": 29,
			"comments": 123,
			"domain": "reddit.com",
			"promoted": false,
			"score": 29
		}
	],
	"relatedTopics": [
		"top animated Disney films",
		"Disney movies with best soundtracks",
		"most underrated Disney classics"
	]
}

Output Fields

• url: The Reddit Answers page URL for the question
• question: The question that was asked
• sources: Array of subreddit URLs that contributed to the answer
• sections: Organized answer sections with headings and content
• relatedPosts: Array of relevant Reddit posts with metadata (rank, title, subreddit, upvotes, comments, etc.)
• relatedTopics: Suggested related questions for further exploration

💡 Use Cases

1. Market Research

Gather authentic community opinions on products, services, or topics by asking questions and analyzing the structured responses and related discussions.

2. Content Creation

Discover what questions people are asking and what answers resonate with communities. Use the insights to create targeted content.

3. Competitive Intelligence

Ask questions about competitors, industries, or products to see what the Reddit community is saying.

4. SEO & Content Strategy

Identify popular questions and related topics to inform your content strategy and target long-tail keywords.

5. Training Data Collection

Collect high-quality Q&A pairs with source attribution for training language models or building knowledge bases.

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