Reddit is simply amazing, and the API is even better! In this post, we are going to learn how to use the Reddit API.
We will look how to get your credentials and to use the API. We will cover everything, from making a simple request, to using the two most popular wrappers: PRAW and Pushshift. From extracting data to posting to a Subreddit.
At the end of this tutorial, you’ll know everything that you need to know about the Reddit API.
If you know nothing about Python, make sure that you start by reading the complete guide on Python for SEO.
Let’s get started!
Chapter 1: Reddit API Basics
Get Top Posts From Subreddit With Reddit API and Python
What is awesome about the Reddit API is that you can extract data from Reddit without any credentials! In this beginner tutorial, I will show you how to scrape Reddit with Python, without using an API key or a wrapper. Scrape Reddit Data
Reddit API JSON’s Documentation
Translating the Reddit API JSON documentation for humans with code example simple data structure. This post will help you understand and work with the Reddit API’s JSON. Reddit JSON’s structure
Chapter 2: Pushshift.io
How to use Reddit API With Python (Pushshift)
In this post, I will show you how to make an API call with Reddit API and Python using Pushshift.io. We will extract data from Reddit API to find out which subreddit has the most activity for your search term. Show which subreddits have the most activity
Chapter 3: PRAW
Get Reddit API Credentials with PRAW
In this post, we will look at the Reddit API authentication. We are going to generate the credentials necessary to run the Reddit API using Python and the PRAW wrapper. Those credentials will be useful to post on Reddit using the API. Get Reddit API Credentials
Post on Reddit API With Python (PRAW)
In this post, we will see how to post to a subreddit using the PRAW wrapper for the Reddit API. Learn how to post on Reddit using the API
Fun Side Project With Reddit API
Show Random Reddit Post in Terminal With Python
I thought my Terminal was boring. I decided to show a random post from “r/todayilearned ” whenever I open the Terminal. Here is how you can do the same. Show Random Post from Reddit In Terminal
Other Interesting Guides and Projects
Analysing Subreddit’s Keyword Concentration with Python and PRAW
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Reddit API FAQs
📙Where is the JSON API documentation
🐍How to get top posts from a subreddit?
https://www.reddit.com/r/{subreddit}/top.json
⭐What is the Reddit API?
❤️Is the Reddit API Free?
🔥How do I get my Reddit API Key?
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