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Reddit API

Reddit (reddit.com) has 2 public methods: search posts and get user. Each costs 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free.

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Methods

2

  • Search posts

    Finds public Reddit posts by topic, optionally in one community, for a time window and sort order. Returns up to 100 posts in Reddit search order with score, comment count, text and link.

    Returns title, community, author, score, comment count, posted time, post text, linked website, post link, post id

    Readreddit.com/search_posts

  • Get user

    Gets a public Reddit user's profile (post and comment karma, account creation date) and their recent posts and comments, newest first. Suspended or nonexistent users are reported as not found.

    Returns username, user id, created date, post/comment/total karma, avatar, profile link, recent posts and comments

    Readreddit.com/get_user