Reddit Data Tool

Export Reddit post metadata and comment threads for research, analysis, and archival workflows.

DOI 10.5281/zenodo.15024196

Use the sample thread to test the export flow.

Limits of this JSON access

This tool loads the public Reddit comments URL as JSON in your browser. It adds .json?raw_json=1 and does not use OAuth, a registered API client, or a backend server.

  • Only public content that your browser can reach is available. Deleted, private, quarantined, age-gated, or otherwise restricted content may be missing.
  • Large threads can be incomplete. Reddit may return kind: "more" placeholders; this tool reports and skips them instead of calling the OAuth /api/morechildren endpoint.
  • Direct browser access is not guaranteed. Reddit may throttle, block, or change unidentified JSON access, especially for scraping or high-volume collection.
  • For systematic data collection, use approved Reddit API or data access and account for Reddit's deletion and retention requirements.

See Reddit's API docs, Data API notes, and Public Content Policy.

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Output

Ready for a Reddit thread

Paste a comments URL or load the sample thread. Exported data stays in this browser session and can be downloaded as CSV or copied as HTML.

  • CSV exportComment text, authors, timestamps, scores, and hierarchy numbers.
  • Filter and sortFind authors, comments, scores, or dates before downloading.
  • Thread mapRender a collapsible overview of the comment structure.