Reddit search tool: advanced search for posts
Reddit's own search makes filtering awkward. Type a keyword, add a subreddit if you want one, pick a date range and a sort, and this Reddit search tool returns matching posts with their score, comment count, author and date, so you can see which conversations are worth reading.
This Reddit search tool runs a Reddit advanced search for posts from one form: keyword, optional subreddit, date range and sort order. Each result shows the subreddit, author, date, score and comment count, plus a link to the thread. It searches posts, not comments.
The filters
| Filter | Options | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword | Any word or phrase, 2 to 200 characters | Start with the words your buyers would type |
| Subreddit | Any public subreddit, or leave it blank for all of Reddit | Narrow a busy keyword to one community |
| Date range | Past hour, day, week, month, year or all time | Recent threads for replies, all time for research |
| Sort | Relevance, top score, most comments, newest | Most comments finds the debates, newest finds open questions |
How to read the results
A high score means the community agreed with the post. A high comment count means people argued or helped, and for research that's often the better sign. Those threads hold the objections, comparisons and recommendations you want to read.
To find threads worth replying to, sort by newest over the past day or week. Old threads with hundreds of comments are good reading but bad places to join, since few people scroll that far.
Search tips
- Search the phrases buyers use, such as "alternative to", "recommend a", or "anyone tried", instead of your product category.
- Try singular and plural, and the brand name with and without spaces.
- If a keyword returns noise, add a subreddit. If it returns nothing, widen the date range or drop the subreddit.
- Our guide to finding your target subreddit helps you pick communities to search.
What about Reddit comment search?
This tool only searches posts. For comments, use the Comments tab in Reddit's own search. To hear about new posts that match your keywords without searching every day, set up Reddit keyword alerts or use the Reddit monitoring app.
Limits
- Results come from Reddit's search, so they have the same blind spots: removed posts don't appear, and very new posts can take a while to show up.
- When Reddit limits automated searches, results may be incomplete, and the page tells you.
- You get one page of results. Narrow the filters to see different posts.
What to do next
- Found threads where people ask for a product like yours? The Reddit lead finder runs that search for you from a product description.
- Want to know how people feel about a brand? Run Reddit sentiment analysis.
- Before you reply, read how to promote on Reddit without getting banned.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Reddit search tool free?
Yes. You don't need to log in or sign up.
What is Reddit advanced search?
Searching Reddit with filters: a keyword limited to one subreddit, a date range and a sort order. This tool gives you those filters in one form, so you don't need search operators.
Can I search Reddit comments here?
No. This tool searches posts. For a reddit comment search, use the Comments tab in Reddit's own search.
Why are some posts missing?
Removed posts and very new posts may not show up in Reddit's search, and Reddit sometimes limits automated searches. Try again later or widen the filters.
Can I search a private subreddit?
No. You can only search public subreddits.
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