How to Call the Reddit User 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-user?username=example&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'TypeScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.parseium.com/v1/reddit-user?username=example&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-user?username=example&api_key={api_key}'
)
data = response.json()
print(data)Query Parameters
Pass parameters in the URL query string:
username=exampleResponse Schema
The API returns structured JSON data with the following schema:
{
"url": {
"type": "string"
},
"username": {
"type": "string"
},
"userIcon": {
"type": "string"
},
"postKarma": {
"type": "number"
},
"commentKarma": {
"type": "number"
},
"totalKarma": {
"type": "number"
},
"redditAge": {
"type": "string"
},
"activeIn": [
{
"type": "string"
}
],
"posts": [
{
"title": {
"type": "string"
},
"subreddit": {
"type": "string"
},
"excerpt": {
"type": "string"
},
"permalink": {
"type": "string"
},
"type": {
"type": "string"
}
}
],
"collectedAt": {
"type": "string"
},
"parserVersion": {
"type": "string"
}
}Need more details? Check out our full API documentation for authentication, error handling, rate limits, and advanced options.
Use Cases for Reddit User
See how developers use this API in production applications.
Influencer Discovery
Identify active Reddit users with high karma and engagement in specific communities for partnerships or outreach.
User Research
Analyze user behavior, interests, and activity patterns to understand your target audience better.
Community Analysis
Track which communities users are active in and understand cross-community participation patterns.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Every API call to Reddit User costs 1 credit
Choose a plan based on your monthly usage. All plans include access to all APIs.
~150,000 API calls/mo
- 150,000 credits/month
- Email support
- 1,000 requests/day
- Priority processing
~700,000 API calls/mo
- 700,000 credits/month
- Priority support
- 10,000 requests/day
- Advanced features
~3,000,000 API calls/mo
- 3M credits/month
- Dedicated support
- Unlimited requests
- Custom integrations
Need more? Check out our full pricing page for enterprise options and custom plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Reddit User API.
What user data is included?
Complete profile info (username, avatar), karma breakdown (post, comment, total), account age, active communities list, and recent posts/comments with links and excerpts.
How are karma stats calculated?
The API returns karma stats as displayed on Reddit: separate post karma, comment karma, and total karma accumulated by the user.
How much recent activity is returned?
The API returns recent posts and comments from the user's profile page, typically including their latest activity across different communities.