Reddit Lead Scraper

Reddit Lead Scraper

Reddit Lead Scraper is a Reddit lead scraping tool that discovers publicly available email addresses on Reddit by querying Google and extracting structured results for fast lead generation. It solves the challenge of finding contact details tied to Reddit posts and profiles at scale by automating discovery, filtering, and export. Built for marketers, developers, data analysts, and researchers, this Reddit lead generation software acts like a Reddit contact extractor and Reddit prospecting scraper you can run repeatedly to fuel outreach and research workflows.

What data / output can you get?

This actor saves structured rows to the Apify Dataset as it runs. Each row includes the following fields:

Data type	Description	Example value
network	Normalized network label based on the selected platform	"Reddit.com"
keyword	The search keyword associated with the results	"marketing"
title	The Google SERP result title for the Reddit page	"How do you market your side project? : r/Entrepreneur"
description	The Google SERP snippet text (often includes the matched email)	"… reach me at founder@example.com if you’re interested…"
url	Direct link to the Reddit result	"https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/xxxxxx/..."
email	Email extracted from the SERP block text	"founder@example.com"

Notes:

• Results are appended in real time and can be exported to CSV or JSON from the Apify Dataset.
• Email extraction uses pattern matching on Google result blocks for reddit.com pages; only rows with an email are stored.

Key features

• 🔎 Precise email extraction from SERP blocks
  Uses robust email pattern matching on Google results for reddit.com, capturing only rows with valid emails to keep your dataset clean.

• 🎯 Domain and location filtering
  Apply optional emailDomains and location filters to narrow results to specific email domains and geographies for targeted lead lists.

• ⚙️ Configurable limits per keyword
  Control throughput with maxEmails to cap emails collected per keyword and keep runs predictable and budget-friendly.

• 🔐 Reliable Google SERP proxying with retries
  Automatically uses the Apify Proxy GOOGLE_SERP group with session rotation and up to 3 retries for improved resilience.

• 💾 Structured outputs ready for export
  Each record includes network, keyword, title, description, url, and email — export your dataset to CSV or JSON in one click.

• 🚫 No Reddit login required
  The Reddit user scraper tool works from public Google search results for reddit.com — no credentials, cookies, or browser automation.

• 🧩 Built for automation on Apify
  Runs as an Apify actor so you can schedule jobs, chain it in workflows, and access results programmatically via the Apify platform.

How to use Reddit Lead Scraper - step by step

1. Create or log in to your Apify account and open the Reddit Lead Scraper actor.
2. Add your Keywords (array of strings) — for example: marketing, founder, business.
3. (Optional) Set Email Domains Filter to restrict results to certain domains (e.g., @gmail.com, @outlook.com).
4. (Optional) Add a Location Filter string (e.g., "London" or "New York") to include a location in the query.
5. (Optional) Adjust Maximum Emails per Keyword (default: 20) to control output volume per keyword.
6. Leave Platform as Reddit (default) and Engine as legacy (default) unless instructed otherwise.
7. (Optional) Configure Proxy Configuration if needed; by default, the actor manages SERP proxying automatically.
8. Click Start, monitor logs for progress, and download results from the Dataset in CSV or JSON.

Pro tip: Use separate, specific keywords per niche to build segmented prospect lists for Reddit outreach automation and CRM enrichment.

Use cases

Use case name	Description
B2B lead gen from Reddit communities	Build targeted contact lists by combining niche keywords with subreddit coverage using this Reddit B2B lead scraper.
Sales prospecting via Reddit posts	Identify emails surfaced in Reddit post snippets to jump-start campaigns with a Reddit scraper for sales leads.
Influencer and creator outreach	Scrape Reddit users for leads that share public contact emails for collaborations and partnerships.
Content and market research	Capture contextual titles/snippets with emails to analyze themes with a Reddit data mining for lead gen workflow.
Technical pipelines (API + datasets)	Run at scheduled intervals and export to CSV/JSON for downstream enrichment, modeling, or internal tools.
Localized campaigns	Add a Location Filter (e.g., "London") to tailor discovery for region-specific marketing lead lists.

Why choose Reddit Lead Scraper?

Reddit Lead Scraper focuses on precision, automation, and production-ready reliability for Reddit marketing lead scraping.

• ✅ Accurate, email-first results: Stores only rows with detected emails for cleaner datasets.
• 🎚️ Targeted filtering: Narrow by emailDomains and location to match your ICP and outreach goals.
• ⚡ Scales across keywords: Control throughput with maxEmails per keyword to balance breadth and depth.
• 🔐 Robust SERP proxying: Uses Apify Proxy GOOGLE_SERP with retry logic for better stability.
• 💾 Structured exports: Download results as CSV or JSON for quick uploads to CRM or analytics.
• 🧑‍💻 Developer-friendly on Apify: Fits into automation pipelines and scheduled workflows without custom infrastructure.
• 🛡️ No fragile extensions: Avoid browser add-ons and manual copy/paste — this is a stable, server-side actor.

In short: A focused Reddit marketing lead scraper vs. brittle extensions or generic scrapers — built to deliver clean contact data reliably.

Is it legal / ethical to use Reddit Lead Scraper?

Yes — when used responsibly. This actor extracts emails and metadata from public Google results linking to public Reddit pages. It does not access private profiles or authenticated data.

Guidelines for compliant use:

• Only collect and use publicly available information.
• Review and respect Reddit’s terms of service and community guidelines.
• Comply with data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA where applicable.
• Use the data responsibly and avoid spam; obtain consent where required.
• Consult your legal team for edge cases or jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Input parameters & output format

Example JSON input

{
  "keywords": ["marketing", "founder"],
  "platform": "Reddit",
  "location": "London",
  "emailDomains": ["@gmail.com"],
  "maxEmails": 10,
  "engine": "legacy",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}

Input fields

• keywords (array, required): List of keywords to search for on Reddit (e.g., ['marketing', 'founder', 'business']). The actor will search Google for Reddit profiles/posts containing these keywords and extract email addresses. Default: none.
• platform (string): Select platform. Enum: ["Reddit"]. Default: "Reddit".
• location (string): Optional: Add location to search query (e.g., 'London', 'New York'). Leave empty to search globally. Default: "".
• emailDomains (array): Optional: Filter results to only include emails from specific domains (e.g., ['@gmail.com', '@outlook.com']). Leave empty to collect all email domains. Default: none.
• maxEmails (integer): Maximum number of emails to collect per keyword (default: 20). Min: 1, Max: 5000. Default: 20.
• engine (string): Choose scraping engine. Legacy: Uses GOOGLE_SERP proxy with traditional selectors. Enum: ["legacy"]. Default: "legacy".
• proxyConfiguration (object): Choose which proxies to use. By default, no proxy is used. If Google rejects or blocks the request, the actor will automatically fallback to datacenter proxy, then residential proxy with 3 retries. Default prefill: {"useApifyProxy": false}.

Example JSON output

[
  {
    "network": "Reddit.com",
    "keyword": "marketing",
    "title": "How do you market your side project? : r/Entrepreneur",
    "description": "… I’m open to feedback — reach me at founder@example.com …",
    "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/xxxxxx/how_do_you_market_your_side_project/",
    "email": "founder@example.com"
  },
  {
    "network": "Reddit.com",
    "keyword": "founder",
    "title": "Looking for beta testers - contact inside : r/startups",
    "description": "… contact me: hello@startup.io …",
    "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/startups/comments/yyyyyy/looking_for_beta_testers_contact_inside/",
    "email": "hello@startup.io"
  }
]

Notes:

• Output fields are fixed: network, keyword, title, description, url, email.
• Rows are only pushed when an email is detected for the result block.
• Export your dataset to CSV or JSON from the Apify run.

FAQ

Do I need a Reddit login or cookies to use this?

No. The actor searches Google for reddit.com results and extracts public emails from SERP blocks, so no Reddit authentication is required.

What kinds of data does it return?

It outputs six fields per row: network, keyword, title, description, url, and email. Only rows with a detected email are saved.

How many emails can I collect per keyword?

You control this with the maxEmails input (default 20). The actor stops for a keyword once it reaches the limit or runs out of results.

Can I filter by email domain?

Yes. Use the emailDomains array to include only emails ending with the specified domains (e.g., @gmail.com, @outlook.com).

Can I target a specific location?

Yes. Provide a Location Filter string (e.g., "London") to include it in the Google query and focus on region-specific results.

What export formats are supported?

You can export the Apify Dataset to CSV or JSON directly from the run or via the Apify platform.

Does it work reliably at scale?

Yes. It uses the Apify Proxy GOOGLE_SERP group with session rotation and up to 3 retries, and pushes results to the dataset in real time for stability.

Is using this tool legal?

Yes, when used responsibly. It collects publicly available data, and you should comply with Reddit’s terms and applicable data protection laws.

Closing CTA / Final thoughts

Reddit Lead Scraper is built to automate clean, targeted email discovery from public Reddit results. With domain/location filters, capped collection per keyword, and export-ready fields, it helps marketers, developers, data analysts, and researchers turn Reddit discovery into actionable outreach lists. Run it on Apify, export to CSV/JSON, and plug it into your enrichment or automation pipelines. Start extracting smarter Reddit leads at scale today.