Ship Your Reddit Integration In Minutes, Not Months
Stop wrestling with Reddit's API. Late handles OAuth, rate limits, subreddit rules, and API changes — so you can focus on building your product.
No credit card required • 10 free posts/month
{
"platforms": ["reddit"],
"accountId": "user_abc123",
"content": "Check out this cool project!",
"redditOptions": {
"subreddit": "programming",
"title": "I built a social media API"
},
"scheduledFor": "2025-01-15T14:00:00Z"
}Why Late vs Reddit API?
Skip the Reddit API headaches
Reddit API
- ✕Complex OAuth with Reddit app registration
- ✕Strict rate limits with per-user quotas
- ✕Each subreddit has unique posting rules
- ✕API changes and automoderator updates
- ✕Build separate integrations per platform
Late API
- Simple API key — start in 30 seconds
- Automatic retries & queue management
- Smart fallbacks for subreddit restrictions
- Zero maintenance forever
- One API for 12 platforms
Save 4-6 weeks of development. Ship today, not next month.
Subreddit Rules Apply
Many communities restrict link posts. When disallowed, Late automatically retries as a self post with your URL in the body.
- Link disallowed → fallback to self post with your link
- Schedule posts across time zones
- Respect subreddit-specific settings
How It Works
Three Steps to Reddit Automation
Connect Your Account
Link your Reddit account through our dashboard. One-click OAuth — we handle all the Reddit permissions.
Build Your Integration
Use our simple REST API to schedule posts with subreddit targeting. Same pattern works for all 12 platforms.
We Handle the Rest
Late submits at your scheduled time, handles mod rules, and notifies you via webhooks. You never touch Reddit's API directly.
Features
Why 10,000+ Developers Choose Late
Ship Faster
Go from zero to posting in under 30 seconds. No Reddit app registration — just get your API key and start building.
Official API, Zero Hassle
We use Reddit's official API under the hood. You get full compliance and smart handling of subreddit rules.
We Handle the Hard Parts
Rate limits, token refresh, automoderator detection, error handling — all managed for you. Focus on your product, not infrastructure.
Code Example
Get Started in Minutes
const response = await fetch('https://getlate.dev/api/v1/posts', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
platforms: [{
platform: 'reddit',
accountId: 'your-reddit-account-id',
platformSpecificData: {
subreddit: 'r/automation',
url: 'https://getlate.dev/blog/complete-guide-social-media-api-automation'
}
}],
content: 'We built an API that posts everywhere at once! 🚀',
scheduledFor: '2024-01-15T16:30:00Z'
})
});
const result = await response.json();
console.log('Reddit submission id:', result.id);Reddit API Error Reference
Comprehensive guide to Reddit API error codes. Find solutions and troubleshoot common integration issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect my Reddit account?
Connect via OAuth in the Late dashboard. We request minimal scopes required for posting and handle token refresh automatically.
What about subreddit rules?
Configure subreddit-specific settings including fallback behavior, minimum karma requirements, and posting cadence to stay compliant.
Can I submit media?
Yes. Reddit supports text posts, link posts, and select media formats. Provide the URL and Late uploads or embeds it based on subreddit capabilities.
Can I cross-post?
Late lets you include Reddit alongside 9 other platforms in one API call. Adjust copy per platform or reuse templates.
How do you handle Automoderator?
We detect Automoderator responses via Reddit's API and surface the status in the Late dashboard so you can appeal or adjust quickly.
Ready to Ship Your Reddit Integration?
Join 10,000+ developers who chose Late over building with Reddit's API directly. Same reliability, 10x less code.
No credit card required • 10 free posts per month • 99.97% uptime SLA