Reddit API alternatives for public data after the 2026 shutdown
What to use when the Reddit public Data API and RSS close: Developer Platform apps, commercial agreements, archives and hosted public-data tools.
Short answer
Subreddit post monitoring needs a replacement for Reddit's retiring RSS and public Data API routes. Moderators can assess Devvit apps such as Discord Relay, while non-moderator feeds have no Reddit RSS replacement.
Verified against the sources below on 2026-11-12.Routes that work for Reddit data
The official route first, then the catalogue Actors that fit this problem (new posts from a subreddit), by their published fields. Store figures are the publisher's public numbers.
| Route | Core fields | Price / 1K | Success, 30 days | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited accessReddit Data API | not compared | below | Official docs | |
| Reddit Subreddit Post & Comment Harvester | 5/7 | $0.99 | 18 runs, too few to rate | Open in Apify Store |
| Reddit Multi-Mode Scraper for Posts, Comments & Profiles | 5/7 | $0.99 | 5 runs, too few to rate | Open in Apify Store |
| Reddit Multi-Mode Scraper with Advanced Pro Filters | 5/7 | $0.99 | 5 runs, too few to rate | Open in Apify Store |
Official price: Commercial use requires a data agreement. Pricing is not published as a public rate card. Compare all 17 Reddit routes.
What is verified
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| RSS support ends | November 13, 2026 |
| Remaining public API ends | March 2027 |
| Moderator replacement | Devvit apps such as Discord Relay; no RSS replacement for non-moderator feeds |
| Commercial route | Reddit data agreement; pricing is not public |
Separate moderation from public feeds
Reddit points moderators toward Developer Platform apps, including Discord Relay. Check whether the app supports the destination and moderation task you need before replacing an existing integration.
For non-moderator feeds, Reddit has announced no RSS replacement. A public subreddit feed therefore needs a different collection route rather than a new RSS address. See the Reddit moderator announcement.
Evaluate access for the collection job
For commercial access, Reddit directs users toward a data agreement, with pricing unavailable publicly. Establish the scope and cost directly with Reddit before planning around that route.
When comparing hosted tools for new posts from a subreddit, check collection frequency, post coverage and the access method. Confirm how the service plans to handle the public API retirement rather than assuming an existing integration will continue.
Options that fit the new reality
Choose a Devvit app when the job is a supported moderation function, and discuss a data agreement with Reddit when you need commercial access. For new public posts from a subreddit, compare hosted tools by their access method, coverage and plan for the retirement.
Questions people ask
What replaces Reddit RSS for non-moderators?
Reddit has announced no RSS replacement for non-moderator feeds. For new subreddit posts, assess another collection route against your required coverage and update frequency.
Can Discord Relay replace a moderation feed?
Reddit names Discord Relay as a Devvit option for moderators. Check its supported behavior against the alerts and destination your community uses.
Is commercial Reddit data access available?
Reddit identifies a data agreement as the commercial route. Pricing is not public, so request terms for your intended use.
What should I check in a hosted Reddit tool?
Ask how it collects new subreddit posts and how it will handle the API retirement. Then compare coverage, update frequency and delivery format with your existing feed.
Sources
Every dated claim on this page comes from the public sources below. Check the source before you make a business decision on it.
- Reddit moderator announcement — checked 2026-11-09
- Reddit data API migration — checked 2026-11-09
- Reddit Help Center migration guide — checked 2026-11-09
Get Reddit data with a catalogue Actor
Reddit Comment Thread Scraper with Score & Keyword Filters returns 6 of 7 core Reddit fields at $0.99 per 1,000 results. Compare all 17 Reddit routes.