How to Call the Reddit Post API
Simple REST API endpoint. Just make a GET request with your API key and get structured data back.
GETCode Examples
cURL
curl -X GET 'https://api.parseium.com/v1/reddit-post?url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/abc123/title/&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'TypeScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.parseium.com/v1/reddit-post?url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/abc123/title/&api_key=${process.env.PARSEIUM_API_KEY}`, {
method: 'GET',
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Python
import requests
import os
api_key = os.environ['PARSEIUM_API_KEY']
response = requests.get(
f'https://api.parseium.com/v1/reddit-post?url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/abc123/title/&api_key={api_key}'
)
data = response.json()
print(data)Query Parameters
Pass parameters in the URL query string:
url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/abc123/title/Response Schema
The API returns structured JSON data with the following schema:
{
"url": {
"type": "string"
},
"username": {
"type": "string"
},
"title": {
"type": "string"
},
"communityName": {
"type": "string"
},
"parsedCommunityName": {
"type": "string"
},
"body": {
"type": "string"
},
"html": {
"type": "string"
},
"numberOfComments": {
"type": "number"
},
"upVotes": {
"type": "number"
},
"isVideo": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"isAd": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"over18": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"createdAt": {
"type": "string"
},
"scrapedAt": {
"type": "string"
},
"flair": {
"type": "string"
},
"author_profile": {
"type": "string"
},
"subreddit_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"images": [
{
"type": "string"
}
]
}Need more details? Check out our full API documentation for authentication, error handling, rate limits, and advanced options.
Use Cases for Reddit Post
See how developers use this API in production applications.
Content Analysis
Analyze post performance, track viral content, and understand what resonates with specific communities.
Social Listening
Monitor brand mentions, track product discussions, and gather customer feedback from Reddit communities.
Research & Insights
Gather discussion data, identify trends, and analyze community sentiment on specific topics.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Every API call to Reddit Post costs 1 credit
Choose a plan based on your monthly usage. All plans include access to all APIs.
150,000 API calls/mo
$0.33 per 1K requests
- 150,000 credits/month
- 3 Concurrent Requests
- Email support
- Priority processing
700,000 API calls/mo
$0.14 per 1K requests
- 700,000 credits/month
- 10 Concurrent Requests
- Priority support
- Advanced features
3,000,000 API calls/mo
$0.10 per 1K requests
- 3M credits/month
- 30 Concurrent Requests
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
Need more? Check out our for enterprise options and custom plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Reddit Post API.
What post data is included?
Full post metadata (title, author, community), content (text body, HTML), engagement metrics (votes, comments), media (images, video status), timestamps, and additional metadata like flair and NSFW status.
Does it support images and videos?
Yes, the API extracts image URLs and indicates if the post contains video content. Image arrays include all media from the post.
Are comments included?
The API provides the comment count. Individual comment extraction may be available separately depending on your use case.
Can I test the API risk-free?
Yes! When you sign up you get 1,000 free credits — no credit card required. Try the API with real requests before committing.
What if I need help integrating?
We offer documentation, code examples in multiple languages, and email support. Most questions are answered within 24 hours.
How long does integration take?
Minutes. It's a simple REST API — make an HTTP request, get JSON back. No SDKs to install, no complex auth flows.