💬 Reddit Scraper (Legacy Fallback)

This actor is maintained as a legacy, proxy-sensitive fallback in the Reddit Intelligence Pack.

For new workflows:

• Use reddit-keyword-monitor-alerts for recurring monitoring + net-new alerts
• Use reddit-all-in-one-scraper for research/backfill collection

Use this actor only when you specifically need the older subreddit-focused flow.

Store Quickstart

Start with the legacy quickstart template (single subreddit). If running on Apify infrastructure, configure Residential proxy first.

Legacy Scope

• Subreddit-based post scraping
• Optional comment extraction
• Basic sort/time controls
• No recurring snapshot diff monitoring

Input

Field	Type	Default	Description
subreddits	string[]	(required)	Subreddit names (max 20)
sort	string	hot	hot, new, top, rising
maxItems	integer	25	Max posts per subreddit (1-500)
includeComments	boolean	false	Include nested comments

Input Example

{
  "subreddits": ["programming", "technology"],
  "sort": "hot",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "includeComments": true
}

Output

Field	Type	Description
id	string	Reddit post ID
title	string	Post title
author	string	Username of poster
subreddit	string	Subreddit name
url	string	Permalink to post
score	integer	Upvote score
numComments	integer	Comment count
createdAt	string	ISO timestamp
selftext	string	Post body (for text posts)
comments	object[]	Top comments (if includeComments enabled)

Output Example

{
  "title": "New JavaScript framework released",
  "author": "dev_user",
  "score": 1250,
  "url": "https://example.com/framework",
  "selftext": "Detailed writeup inside...",
  "subreddit": "programming",
  "createdUtc": 1712345678,
  "numComments": 342,
  "comments": [{"author": "...", "body": "..."}]
}

API Usage

Run this actor programmatically using the Apify API. Replace YOUR_API_TOKEN with your token from Apify Console → Settings → Integrations.

cURL

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/taroyamada~reddit-data-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "subreddits": ["programming", "technology"], "sort": "hot", "maxItems": 50, "includeComments": true }'

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("taroyamada/reddit-data-scraper").call(run_input={
  "subreddits": ["programming", "technology"],
  "sort": "hot",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "includeComments": true
})

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

JavaScript / Node.js

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });
const run = await client.actor('taroyamada/reddit-data-scraper').call({
  "subreddits": ["programming", "technology"],
  "sort": "hot",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "includeComments": true
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);

Tips & Limitations

⚠️ Proxy Required on Apify Datacenter

Reddit blocks many shared datacenter IPs. Without proxy setup on Apify infra, runs can fail with runStatus: all_blocked and 0 posts.

To fix: enable Apify Residential proxy (APIFY_USE_APIFY_PROXY=true, APIFY_PROXY_GROUPS=RESIDENTIAL) or provide your own residential PROXY_URL.

Legacy Positioning

• This actor is not the recommended first choice for new pack users.
• Prefer reddit-all-in-one-scraper for research/backfill and reddit-keyword-monitor-alerts for recurring alerting.

FAQ

Is this the main Reddit Intelligence Pack actor?

No. This is the legacy fallback actor. New recurring monitor workflows should use reddit-keyword-monitor-alerts.

Does Reddit block this?

Yes, frequently on datacenter IPs. Residential proxy is typically required on Apify cloud.

What is runStatus in output?

Value	Meaning
ok	All subreddits fetched successfully
partial	Some subreddits succeeded; others were blocked/errored
all_blocked	Every subreddit was blocked — no posts collected (exit code 1)

Related Actors

Reddit Intelligence Pack (recommended path):

• 🚨 Reddit Keyword Monitor Alerts — Hero recurring monitor for net-new alerts.
• 📡 Reddit All-in-One Scraper — Research/backfill companion.
• 📰 Article Extractor — Linked URL cleanup add-on.

Cost

Pay Per Event:

• actor-start: $0.01 (flat fee per run)
• dataset-item: $0.003 per output item

Example: 1,000 items = $0.01 + (1,000 × $0.003) = $3.01

No subscription required — you only pay for what you use.

⭐ Was this helpful?

If this actor saved you time, please leave a ★ rating on Apify Store. It takes 10 seconds, helps other developers discover it, and keeps updates free.

Bug report or feature request? Open an issue on the Issues tab of this actor.