How to get Reddit subreddit posts
GET request to /v1/reddit/subreddit-posts with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for ~10 credits (0.4/result) per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. List Reddit subreddit posts with full metadata per item and cursor pagination (nextCursor + hasMore).How to get Reddit subreddit posts (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
- 2
Call the Reddit Subreddit Posts API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/reddit/subreddit-posts with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
Code example
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/reddit/subreddit-posts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Ftechnology%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"subreddit": "space",
"totalReturned": 5,
"nextCursor": "t3_1uz5c61",
"hasMore": true,
"posts": [
{
"platform": "reddit",
"id": "1uzov27",
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1uzov27/indias_first_privately_developed_orbital_rocket/",
"title": "India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, reaches orbit on its debut flight",
"text": null,
"subreddit": "space",
"author": "PlusCardiologist1799",
"upvotes": 1151,
"comments": 82,
"publishedAt": "2026-07-18T07:04:51+00:00",
"flair": null,
"nsfw": false,
"thumbnail": "https://external-preview.redd.it/ZsMGBF3jLW0ruZn7BHgqQMATfU14coAWySn-Hw3MvuE.jpeg?width=140&height=78&auto=webp&s=da0ca3471cff272906a18e07294f367aff1be5f9"
},
{
"platform": "reddit",
"id": "1uzogx7",
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1uzogx7/vikram1_indias_first_private_space_rocket_by/",
"title": "Vikram-1: India's first private space rocket by Skyroot to carry diamond flower",
"text": null,
"subreddit": "space",
"author": "Yeahanu",
"upvotes": 142,
"comments": 10,
"publishedAt": "2026-07-18T06:43:02+00:00",
"flair": null,
"nsfw": false,
"thumbnail": "https://external-preview.redd.it/dqvtu4TvrJHqfPxEkexGWypEtpy_Nlk1_x2g1if3PWU.jpeg?width=140&height=78&auto=webp&s=9db79b3bbf5b02f51ef64917baf97eb90cf946b7"
},
{
"platform": "reddit",
"id": "1uzhhr4",
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1uzhhr4/the_rise_and_fall_of_nasa/",
"title": "The rise and fall of NASA",
"text": null,
"subreddit": "space",
"author": "jeffsmith202",
"upvotes": 0,
"comments": 9,
"publishedAt": "2026-07-18T00:50:18+00:00",
"flair": null,
"nsfw": false,
"thumbnail": "https://external-preview.redd.it/vT5tVhZUWFii4x_na7hOshAJfkkhl7qVJElEdAoGfjE.jpeg?width=140&height=105&auto=webp&s=7e4fb403a796cea5c94a97cd8de5eb7c5a4a19ee"
},
{
"platform": "reddit",
"id": "1uzaoq3",
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1uzaoq3/googlebacked_satellites_for_wildfire_detection/",
"title": "Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada | The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.",
"text": null,
"subreddit": "space",
"author": "FreeHugs23",
"upvotes": 288,
"comments": 24,
"publishedAt": "2026-07-17T20:08:03+00:00",
"flair": null,
"nsfw": false,
"thumbnail": "https://external-preview.redd.it/PD6_uR0U5hBIs4hbUOmD1O33Wx0FtSyYsexiswL8chE.png?width=140&height=78&auto=webp&s=56558e593f00d42b5cb7988c5bbe13c47e00682f"
},
{
"platform": "reddit",
"id": "1uz5c61",
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/1uz5c61/regarding_august_12_solar_eclipse_a_quick_safety/",
"title": "Regarding August 12 Solar Eclipse: A Quick Safety Check for Your Eclipse Glasses",
"text": "As the August 12 total solar eclipse approaches, I wanted to share a story. In 2024 I bought a set of solar eclipse glasses and found that the Sun looked way too bright for comfort. By chance I tried them on inside, and I could see light bulbs, ceiling fans, etc. I was pretty sure that wasn't supposed to happen.\n\nThat sent me down a rabbit hole researching how to tell whether the eclipse glasses were safe or not. I found three simple checks that anyone can do:\n\n**1) Check the markings:** Legit eclipse glasses should have printed information indicating compliance with the ISO 12312-2 standard. This is not a guarantee, but it shows they did their homework.\n\n**2) Try them indoors first:** You should not be able to see ordinary objects or details in the room through properly rated eclipse glasses. It's normal to see the filament from a bright incandescent bulb or a really bright LED light.\n\n**3) Check the manufacturer:** The American Astronomical Society keeps a list of vetted solar eclipse glasses makers.\n\nIf you'd like to see these checks demonstrated, I put together a short video (please forgive my jumpiness, too much caffeine):\n\n[https://youtu.be/Q8aYrD32aAM](https://youtu.be/Q8aYrD32aAM)\n\nI hope all of you lucky enough to see the upcoming total solar eclipse has a wonderful time. The 2024 experience was amazing.",
"subreddit": "space",
"author": "SillyEngineer",
"upvotes": 116,
"comments": 22,
"publishedAt": "2026-07-17T16:54:59+00:00",
"flair": "Discussion",
"nsfw": false,
"thumbnail": null
}
]
}
}Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.
Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Subreddit URL, r/name, or bare name, e.g. r/technology. 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 25, max 200). Billed per result. |
| cursor | string | No | Pagination cursor. Leave empty for the first page; then pass the nextCursor value returned in the previous response. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Reddit Subreddit Posts API do?
The Reddit Subreddit Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Reddit post using one GET request to /v1/reddit/subreddit-posts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the Reddit Subreddit Posts API cost?
At the default limit this endpoint costs 10 credits (0.4 per result). Billing scales with how many results you request. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. 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 Subreddit Posts 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 shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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