Reddit comment search
Reddit's own search leans on posts, and the useful answers are usually buried in the comments. Type a word or phrase and see the comments that mention it, across Reddit or in one subreddit.
In their own words
Real comments from Reddit, quoted as written. Usernames are left out.
“Build a list of ten phrases buyers use when the problem becomes urgent, then monitor three relevant communities.”
What people search comments for
- Founders look for people asking for a tool like theirs, in the words they actually use.
- Brand teams check what's being said about a launch, a price change or a competitor.
- Researchers and writers collect how people describe a problem before writing about it.
What you get
You get 5 free searches a day, with the first 10 comments of each. Authors aren't shown here; open a comment to read it, and the thread around it, on Reddit.
With an API key you get every page of results, as JSON, from your own code, and you can run the same search every day. A new workspace gets a 7-day free trial.
Questions people ask
Is it really free?
Yes. 5 searches a day, no sign-up, no card. If you need more, the 7-day free trial gives you the full API.
Can I search one user's comments?
Not here. This finds comments by what they say, not by who wrote them.
Can I find deleted comments?
No. Deleted and removed comments are gone from Reddit, and we don't keep copies of them.
Can I search inside one subreddit?
Yes. Put the subreddit's name in the second box, without r/, and only its comments are searched.