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Reddit Scraper API

Reddit API: 14 endpoints for public Reddit data through the SocialQuery response format. One x-api-key header, generated docs, and normalized JSON alongside 67 other platforms.

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TL;DR

The Reddit API by SocialQuery returns public Reddit data as structured JSON through 14 endpoints with one shared response envelope.

Where to find SocialQuery

OpenAPI specification Integration guide API documentation

Live demo

Try the Reddit API in your browser

Type a public Reddit handle, URL, or query, run a real request, and inspect the JSON SocialQuery returns.

Try the Reddit Profile API

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Endpoints

What data does the Reddit API return?

Every Reddit endpoint returns structured JSON with request metadata, credit usage, cache information, and normalized fields.

Subredditstandard

Reddit subreddit. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Subreddit Detailsstandard

Reddit subreddit details. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Searchstandard

Reddit search. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Poststandard

Reddit post. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Post Commentsadvanced

Reddit post comments. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Subreddit Searchstandard

Reddit subreddit search. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Profilestandard

Reddit profile. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Profile Postsstandard

Reddit profile posts. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Profile Commentsadvanced

Reddit profile comments. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Search Commentsstandard

Reddit search comments. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Subreddits Searchstandard

Reddit subreddits search. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Search Mediastandard

Reddit search media. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Post Transcriptpremium

Reddit post transcript. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Omni Searchadvanced

Reddit omni search. Availability depends on the configured provider route.

Developer First

How do you scrape Reddit data in seconds?

Scrape public Reddit data without maintaining source-specific routing, parsing, retries, or response adapters.

One schema, every platform

Query 68 platforms with identical response structures. Write your integration once.

Computed fields, not just scraped

Every response includes engagement, content, cache, and request metadata ready for dashboards.

See your data before you code

Run browser demos, copy request snippets, and inspect JSON before moving into production.

PythonTypeScript{ }cURL

import requests

response = requests.get(
    'https://socialquery.dev/v1/tiktok/profile',
    params={'handle': 'charlidamelio'},
    headers={'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'}
)
data = response.json()

const response = await fetch(
  'https://socialquery.dev/v1/tiktok/profile?handle=charlidamelio',
  {
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'
    }
  }
);

const data = await response.json();

curl 'https://socialquery.dev/v1/tiktok/profile?handle=charlidamelio' \
  -H 'x-api-key: sq_YOUR_API_KEY'

import requests

response = requests.get(
    'https://socialquery.dev/v1/instagram/profile',
    params={'handle': 'mkbhd'},
    headers={'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'}
)
data = response.json()

const response = await fetch(
  'https://socialquery.dev/v1/instagram/profile?handle=mkbhd',
  {
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'
    }
  }
);

const data = await response.json();

curl 'https://socialquery.dev/v1/instagram/profile?handle=mkbhd' \
  -H 'x-api-key: sq_YOUR_API_KEY'

import requests

response = requests.get(
    'https://socialquery.dev/v1/youtube/channel',
    params={'handle': '@mkbhd'},
    headers={'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'}
)
data = response.json()

const response = await fetch(
  'https://socialquery.dev/v1/youtube/channel?handle=@mkbhd',
  {
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'
    }
  }
);

const data = await response.json();

curl 'https://socialquery.dev/v1/youtube/channel?handle=@mkbhd' \
  -H 'x-api-key: sq_YOUR_API_KEY'

import requests

response = requests.get(
    'https://socialquery.dev/v1/reddit/subreddit',
    params={'name': 'saas'},
    headers={'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'}
)
data = response.json()

const response = await fetch(
  'https://socialquery.dev/v1/reddit/subreddit?name=saas',
  {
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': 'sq_YOUR_API_KEY'
    }
  }
);

const data = await response.json();

curl 'https://socialquery.dev/v1/reddit/subreddit?name=saas' \
  -H 'x-api-key: sq_YOUR_API_KEY'

[ .JSON ]

{
  "success": true,
  "platform": "tiktok",
  "data": {
    "author": {
      "username": "charlidamelio",
      "followers": 152400000
    },
    "engagement": {
      "likes": 12400000000,
      "engagement_rate": 0.087
    },
    "metadata": {
      "language": "en",
      "content_category": "lifestyle"
    }
  }
}

{
  "success": true,
  "platform": "instagram",
  "data": {
    "author": {
      "username": "mkbhd",
      "followers": 5240000
    },
    "engagement": {
      "likes": 178000,
      "engagement_rate": 0.034
    },
    "metadata": {
      "language": "en",
      "content_category": "tech"
    }
  }
}

{
  "success": true,
  "platform": "youtube",
  "data": {
    "channel": {
      "handle": "@mkbhd",
      "subscribers": 19400000
    },
    "engagement": {
      "avg_views": 4200000,
      "engagement_rate": 0.062
    },
    "metadata": {
      "language": "en",
      "content_category": "tech"
    }
  }
}

{
  "success": true,
  "platform": "reddit",
  "data": {
    "subreddit": {
      "name": "saas",
      "subscribers": 412000
    },
    "engagement": {
      "posts_24h": 47,
      "top_post_upvotes": 1240
    },
    "metadata": {
      "language": "en",
      "content_category": "business"
    }
  }
}

TikTokInstagramYouTubeReddit+ 68 platforms

One API, 68 platforms

How does SocialQuery handle 68 different platforms?

Reddit has its own URLs, naming, pagination, freshness, and response quirks. SocialQuery turns those details into one API contract.

One schema, every platform

Write once, query them all.

68 platforms return different JSON shapes. SocialQuery normalizes each response into one consistent structure.

success: true
platform: unified
credits_used: 1

Metrics ready before you parse

Fields ready for products.

Every response carries request ids, cache state, credit usage, computed metadata, and source-specific fields in one envelope.

success: true
platform: unified
credits_used: 1

One key, every platform

One auth, every source.

Keep a single server-side key and route public-data workflows across social, reviews, search, commerce, and developer platforms.

success: true
platform: unified
credits_used: 1

Pagination handled

Batch, enrich, and scale.

Endpoint docs expose cost, cache, params, and pagination behavior before a request runs.

success: true
platform: unified
credits_used: 1

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Reddit API14 endpoints supported

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GET/v1/reddit/subreddit?subreddit=technology

subreddit

curl -X GET 'https://socialquery.dev/v1/reddit/subreddit?subreddit=technology' \
  -H "x-api-key: $SOCIALQUERY_API_KEY"

- · idle

// Edit the params above and hit "Try it" to run a live request against the API

Compare

How does SocialQuery compare to official Reddit API for Reddit data?

SocialQuery is built for teams that need Reddit data through one key, one schema, generated docs, and cross-platform workflows.

FeatureSocialQueryOfficial API

AuthenticationOne x-api-key headerOAuth, app scopes, review, and rate tiers

Setup requiredSign up and call an endpointDeveloper app registration and product approval

Data accessPublic Reddit workflows, normalized fieldsPlatform-specific permitted endpoints

Response schemaUnified across platformsNative source-specific JSON

PricingPay per successful API callOften quota, review, or contract dependent

MaintenanceSchema docs update with API changesYour team owns adapters and normalization

How much does Reddit scraping cost?

Most standard endpoints start at 1 credit per successful call. Endpoint pages list the exact credit cost, cache window, and parameters before you run a request.

Is Reddit scraping legal?

Use public data, respect source rules, and design retention and downstream processing around your jurisdiction and customer-approved use case.

FAQ

Have a question? We got answers

Find answers to commonly asked questions about this SocialQuery API, pricing, and production use.

How do I scrape Reddit data with an API?

Create a key, choose one of the Reddit endpoint pages, pass the required parameters, and read the normalized SocialQuery response envelope.

What does the SocialQuery Reddit API cover?

This page exposes 14 generated endpoint pages for public Reddit workflows.

How much does the Reddit API cost?

Each endpoint card and API reference operation lists the live-call credit cost and cache window before you run a request.

Is scraping Reddit data legal?

Legality depends on source rules, jurisdiction, and use case. Build around public data, responsible retention, and documented customer authorization.

Can I use the Reddit API in production?

Provider coverage is rolling out during preview. Test your required endpoint before integrating it into a production workflow.

What is the best Reddit scraper API?

For teams that need normalized public data across many platforms, SocialQuery gives one API contract instead of separate source-specific scrapers.

Live data & statistics

Public Reddit API stats and cost details are generated from the current SocialQuery catalog.

Reddit endpoints

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