Distribution research
Find Reddit threads AI search cites
AI assistants lean on Reddit for honest, dated consensus. Search live threads by keyword, subreddit, and timeframe — then plan participation or content that matches the questions buyers actually ask.
Frequently asked questions
- Why Reddit for AI search?
- ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews routinely pull from Reddit because threads contain honest, dated, human-written discussion. Finding the threads that already rank for your buyer's questions is the fastest way to earn AI citations without paid placements.
- Is this calling the real Reddit API?
- Yes. We authenticate with Reddit's OAuth client-credentials flow and query the public search endpoint. Results are live and filtered to exclude NSFW content.
- What should I do with these threads?
- Read them carefully. Look for the questions that show up repeatedly, the brands Redditors already cite, and the gaps no one has answered cleanly. Then participate in-thread with real expertise — AI citations follow consensus, not marketing copy.
- Will posting on Reddit hurt our brand?
- Only if you spam. Most subreddits tolerate first-person expertise and discourage links to marketing pages. Err on the side of being helpful; when in doubt, read the sidebar rules before posting.