๐ Why Use This Reddit Subreddit Scraper?
- โฑ Save time collecting subreddit posts at scale
- ๐งต Monitor discussions within specific communities
- ๐ Analyze posting trends, popularity, and engagement
- ๐ง Discover recurring topics and community interests
- ๐ Export clean datasets for research or reporting
Ideal for users who need subreddit-level insights, not full comment threads.
Data Preview
Subreddit | Subreddit_URL | Post_URL | Article_URL | Post_title | Author | Post_time | Upvote | Comment_count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o4sh11/discussion_thread_ask_share_and_discuss_anything/ | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o4sh11/discussion_thread_ask_share_and_discuss_anything/ | Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats. | AutoModerator | 2025/10/12 03:46:54 PM | 2 | 22 |
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1mm57uq/regarding_mourning_posts_20/ | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1mm57uq/regarding_mourning_posts_20/ | Regarding Mourning Posts 2.0 | SuperBeavers1 | 2025/08/10 00:55:07 AM | 88 | 58 |
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o6yft5/the_backflip_a_gymnast_is_born/ | https://v.redd.it/2nglkbc2m6vf1 | The backflip, a gymnast is born. | KieranFuss | 2025/10/15 01:53:21 AM | 31624 | 354 |
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o6v2rp/i_was_stung_by_a_wasp_my_cat_really_wants_to_lick/ | https://i.redd.it/jzxosm1iu5vf1.jpeg | I was stung by a wasp. My cat really wants to lick the sting | Motorgirl38 | 2025/10/14 11:19:14 PM | 7164 | 112 |
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o6pm9h/i_think_i_really_fucked_up/ | https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1o6pm9h | I think I really fucked up :( | RoeeR6S | 2025/10/14 07:45:20 PM | 12083 | 242 |
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o6tn22/went_to_grab_a_bagel_in_manhattan_store_cat/ | https://i.redd.it/4mvx4bitj5vf1.jpeg | Went to grab a bagel in Manhattan, store cat wouldn't let me leave ย without paying pet tax. | smellyseamus | 2025/10/14 10:18:34 PM | 5162 | 43 |
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o73avk/saw_this_video_of_a_cat_meeting_his_lost_dog/ | https://v.redd.it/1yob8g2zv7vf1 | Saw this video of a cat meeting his lost dog friend | Decent-Power6406 | 2025/10/15 06:10:13 AM | 1026 | 45 |
cats | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ | https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1o71pds/he_monch/ | https://v.redd.it/yxi2675cf7vf1 | He MONCH. | WesternIcy8612 | 2025/10/15 04:37:03 AM | 914 | 20 |
๐ Data You Can Extract
Depending on what Reddit publicly displays, this template can extract:
- ๐งต Subreddit name
- ๐ท Post title
- ๐ค Post author
- ๐ Upvotes / score
- ๐ฌ Number of comments
- ๐ Post publish time
- ๐ Post URL
- ๐ท Post flair (if available)
All data is exported in a structured, analysis-ready format.
Ready to Start Scraping?
No coding. No setup. Works immediately.
๐ฅ Who Should Use This Template?
๐ฃ Marketers & Social Media Teams โ Track topics and trends in communities
๐ Research & Analytics Teams โ Study subreddit activity and engagement
๐งฉ Agencies & Strategists โ Monitor niche audiences
๐ง Product & CX Teams โ Discover user feedback and discussion themes
๐ Related Templates
Best For | Template |
|---|---|
Extracting full comment threads | |
Finding posts by search keywords | |
General Reddit data extraction |
๐ Why Octoparse?
๐งฉ No-Code Required โ You don't need programming knowledge; just input keywords and locations, and run the scraper.
๐ Automatic Workflow & Pagination Handling โ Octoparse handles navigation through search results, page loading, and data extraction for you.
๐ Easy Export Formats โ Export scraped results directly to Excel, CSV or JSON for easy analysis or integration into CRMs and databases.
๐ป Beginner-Friendly UI โ Ready to use out of the box. Just enter your keywords and run.
Start collecting data now โ no setup, no hassle, just raw data in minutes.
โ ๏ธ Important Notes & Best Practices
Please make sure the input uses subreddit URLs in the old Reddit format, for example: https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/. Replace www with old in the URL, as other formats are not supported by this template.
โ FAQs
Q: Why do I need to use the old Reddit URL format?
This template is optimized for old.reddit.com which has a simpler page structure. The new Reddit interface uses dynamic loading that's harder to scrape. Simply replace www with old in any subreddit URL.
Q: Can I scrape comments from Reddit posts?
This template extracts post-level data only (titles, scores, comment counts). To scrape full comment threads, use the Reddit Post Comments Scraper.
Q: How do I find posts by keyword instead of by subreddit?
This template scrapes from specific subreddits. To search Reddit by keywords, use the Reddit Post Scraper by Keywords. For a complete overview, see our guide on how to scrape data from Reddit.
Q: Can I scrape multiple subreddits at once?
Yes, enter multiple subreddit URLs (one per line) in the input field. Each URL must use the old Reddit format.
Q: How can I use Reddit data for market research?
Scraped subreddit data helps identify trending topics, audience interests, and community sentiment. Learn more about web scraping for social media analytics.
Q: Is there a general Reddit scraper available?
Yes, the Reddit Scraper offers broader Reddit data extraction capabilities.
๐ How to Use: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start the template
Click "Try it!" or "Start" to load the Superpages Scraper.
2. Enter your scraping parameters
On the input screen, fill in your keyword and filter options.
โ๐ป Input Fields Explained
Parameter | Required? | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
Subreddit URLs (Old Reddit format) | Yes | Enter subreddit URLs using the old Reddit format. Replace www with old in the URL. Other formats are not supported. Supports up to 10,000 URLs per run, one per line. | https://old.reddit.com/r/cats/ |
3. Run the scraper
- Click "Start" and select a run mode. (Greyed-out modes are not supported for this template.)
- Octoparse will automatically browse Reddit, load search results, scroll pages, and extract all matching products.
4. Monitor & Handle Interruptions
- Scraping duration may vary based on the number of products returned for your search.
- If a CAPTCHA appears, pause the task, solve it manually, then resume the run.
5. Export your data
- Once scraping completes, go to the "Data Preview" or output section to review.
- Export the results - e.g. as CSV or Excel - for further analysis, filtering, or storage.