GET /v1/reddit/post-comments

Reddit Post Comments API

Flat Reddit comment threads with depth/parentId, ISO timestamps, score, and the parent post in one call.

2 credits per request

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TL;DR

Flat Reddit comment threads with depth/parentId, ISO timestamps, score, and the parent post in one call. The Reddit Post Comments API (Reddit) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/reddit/post-comments that responds with clean JSON and costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Reddit Post Comments API?

Fetch comments on a Reddit post as a flat list with depth and parentId (easy to store, rebuild the tree when you need it). publishedAt is ISO 8601 UTC. Each comment includes score/downs and authorFullname (t2_…) when Reddit exposes them. The response also includes the parent post (title, score, upvoteRatio, subscriberCount) plus hasMore when more comments exist beyond the limit. Flat 2 credits per call. Max 500 comments per request.

What you get

Comment or review text, author name, and handle
Like counts and timestamps when available
Pagination via the limit parameter
Use the matching Comment Replies endpoint when you need nested replies

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Parameters

url*stringReddit post URL. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.limitoptionalintegerMax items to return (default 50, max 500). Flat 2 credits per call.cacheoptionalbooleanSet true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits.

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/reddit/post-comments?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Ftechnology%2Fcomments%2F1a2b3c4%2Fexample_discussion_thread%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "totalReturned": 3,
    "comments": [
      {
        "id": "p0gnsr6",
        "author": "AutoModerator",
        "authorFullname": "t2_6l4z3",
        "text": "Users often report submissions from this site for sensationalized articles. Readers have a responsibility to be skeptical, check sources, and comment on any flaws.\n\nYou can help improve this thread by linking to media that verifies or questions this article's claims. Your link could help readers better understand this issue.\n\n*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/worldnews) if you have any questions or concerns.*",
        "upvotes": 1,
        "score": 1,
        "downs": 0,
        "publishedAt": "2026-07-29T13:12:05.000Z",
        "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/1v9vtop/japans_population_falls_below_120_million_for/p0gnsr6/",
        "parentId": "t3_1v9vtop",
        "depth": 0,
        "isSubmitter": false,
        "edited": false,
        "stickied": true,
        "distinguished": "moderator",
        "controversiality": 0,
        "subreddit": "worldnews"
      },
      {
        "id": "p0gpy2l",
        "author": "Donnicton",
        "authorFullname": "t2_8iha3",
        "text": "Sorry, best we can do about it is symbolically send you home early one day this month to go make a kid or whatever.",
        "upvotes": 10014,
        "score": 10014,
        "downs": 0,
        "publishedAt": "2026-07-29T13:22:22.000Z",
        "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/1v9vtop/japans_population_falls_below_120_million_for/p0gpy2l/",
        "parentId": "t3_1v9vtop",
        "depth": 0,
        "isSubmitter": false,
        "edited": false,
        "stickied": false,
        "distinguished": null,
        "controversiality": 0,
        "subreddit": "worldnews"
      }
    ],
    "post": {
      "platform": "reddit",
      "id": "1v9vtop",
      "name": "t3_1v9vtop",
      "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/1v9vtop/japans_population_falls_below_120_million_for/",
      "title": "Japan's population falls below 120 million for first time in 42 years as birth crisis deepens",
      "text": null,
      "subreddit": "worldnews",
      "author": "rdh2dmd",
      "authorFullname": "t2_2i0a3navkp",
      "upvotes": 24395,
      "score": 24395,
      "downs": 0,
      "upvoteRatio": 0.95,
      "comments": 2932,
      "subscriberCount": 47503811,
      "totalAwardsReceived": null,
      "isVideo": false,
      "publishedAt": "2026-07-29T13:12:05+00:00",
      "flair": null,
      "nsfw": false,
      "thumbnail": "https://external-preview.redd.it/z1-dgwVNE_wakjIdcx8RRK7U5pnn5xhdXdXqCAQGY6U.jpeg?width=140&height=78&auto=webp&s=51c84bd9c71d792505f54b10d4023457a63d5495"
    }
  }
}

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Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Top-level fields

totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.

Comments

Each item in comments contains:

idStable platform ID for the item.
authorAuthor name or handle.
authorFullnameStable Reddit account fullname (t2_…). Prefer this over author for joins.
textText content.
upvotesUpvote count.
scoreVote score. On Reddit this is the platform's authoritative score field (not ups−downs — public JSON almost always zeros downs). Prefer score over upvotes when both are present.
downsDownvote count when Reddit exposes it (often 0 on public JSON).
publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601) when the platform exposes an absolute timestamp.
urlCanonical URL of the item.
parentIdID of the parent comment for replies.
depthDepth. Example: 0.
isSubmitterIs submitter. Example: false.
editedWhether the comment was edited.
stickiedWhether the comment is stickied.
distinguishedmoderator/admin distinction when present.
controversialityReddit controversiality flag (0 or 1).
subredditSubreddit the post belongs to.

Post

The post object contains:

platformPlatform identifier for this response (matches the endpoint's platform).
idStable platform ID for the item.
nameName of the item or account. On profile endpoints: deprecated alias of displayName (one release).
urlCanonical URL of the item.
titleTitle of the item.
textText content.
subredditSubreddit the post belongs to.
authorAuthor name or handle.
authorFullnameStable Reddit account fullname (t2_…). Prefer this over author for joins.
upvotesUpvote count.
scoreVote score. On Reddit this is the platform's authoritative score field (not ups−downs — public JSON almost always zeros downs). Prefer score over upvotes when both are present.
downsDownvote count when Reddit exposes it (often 0 on public JSON).
upvoteRatioPost upvote ratio (0–1) when Reddit exposes it.
commentsComment count.
subscriberCountSubscriber count (channel, subreddit, or similar).
totalAwardsReceivedTotal awards received.
isVideoWhether the item is a video.
publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601) when the platform exposes an absolute timestamp.
flairPost flair.
nsfwWhether the content is marked NSFW.
thumbnailThumbnail image URL.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Reddit post URL. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 50, max 500). Flat 2 credits per call.
cache	boolean	No	Set true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

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How it works

1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
2. Create a key from your dashboard.
3. Send one request to /v1/reddit/post-comments and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Sentiment Analysis

Understand how audiences react to content.

Community Insights

Surface FAQs, requests, and recurring themes.

Moderation

Detect spam, abuse, or policy violations at scale.

Market Research

Mine genuine opinions and product feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Reddit Post Comments API do?+

The Reddit Post Comments API lets you pull comments with author, text, likes, and replies from a public Reddit post using one GET request to /v1/reddit/post-comments. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Reddit Post Comments API cost?+

Each successful call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Reddit API key or OAuth?+

No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Reddit Post Comments API suitable for production use?+

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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