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Reddit Inc.

Reddit Inc.

Reddit provides advertisers with access to highly engaged, interest-based communities at scale, enabling contextually relevant targeting through authentic first-party community data that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.

reddit.comSan Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2005

Last updated Jun 6, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Industry
Social Media Advertising
Business Model
Advertising Platform / Data Licensing
Target Market
Enterprise, Mid-Market, SMB
Employee Count
1001-5000
Funding
~$1.3B
Revenue Range
$800M–$1B
Stock Symbol
RDDT
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading social media advertising platform with unique community-based targeting capabilities, positioned as a high-engagement alternative to mainstream social networks

Overview

Reddit Inc. is one of the world's largest social media and online community platforms, hosting hundreds of thousands of topic-specific communities (subreddits) where users share content, discuss ideas, and engage in conversations. Founded in 2005, Reddit has grown into a cultural internet institution with hundreds of millions of monthly active users globally, making it a compelling destination for advertisers seeking to reach passionate, niche audiences. In the AdTech ecosystem, Reddit operates a self-serve and managed advertising platform that allows brands to target users based on community membership, interests, location, and behavioral signals. Reddit Ads offers a range of ad formats including Promoted Posts, Video Ads, Carousel Ads, and Conversation Ads, all designed to blend into the native feed experience. The platform's unique community structure enables highly contextual targeting that is difficult to replicate on other social platforms, giving advertisers access to deeply engaged audiences organized around specific interests. Reddit went public on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2024 under the ticker symbol RDDT, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a business. The company has been investing heavily in its advertising technology infrastructure, data licensing, and AI-driven ad products to grow revenue and compete with larger social advertising platforms like Meta and Snap. Reddit's first-party data, derived from authentic user conversations and community engagement, is increasingly valued by advertisers and data partners alike.

Products & Features

Reddit Ads

Self-serve and managed advertising platform enabling brands to run targeted campaigns across Reddit's communities

Promoted Posts

Native in-feed ad units that appear alongside organic content in user feeds and subreddits

Video Ads

Auto-play video ad format designed for brand awareness and engagement within the Reddit feed

Carousel Ads

Multi-image or multi-video ad format allowing advertisers to showcase multiple products or messages

Conversation Ads

Ad format that appears within comment threads to reach users at peak engagement moments

Reddit Pixel

Conversion tracking and retargeting tool that measures on-site actions driven by Reddit ad campaigns

Reddit Data API

API providing access to Reddit's vast content and conversation data, used for research, AI training, and analytics

Reddit Pro

Organic community management and analytics tools for brands to build a presence on Reddit without paid media

Brand Safety Controls

Tools allowing advertisers to control where their ads appear, including community-level and keyword-level exclusions

Key Features
Community-based interest targeting via subreddit membershipKeyword targeting within conversations and postsCustom audience and lookalike audience targetingConversion tracking via Reddit PixelBrand safety and content exclusion controlsNative ad formats that blend with organic contentManaged service and self-serve campaign optionsFirst-party data derived from authentic user discussionsAMA (Ask Me Anything) brand engagement opportunities
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns targeting niche interest communitiesPerformance marketing and direct response advertisingProduct launch campaigns reaching early adoptersRetargeting website visitors via Reddit PixelReaching hard-to-target demographics like tech-savvy millennialsGaming and entertainment audience engagementFinancial services advertising to investment-minded communitiesAutomotive brand campaigns targeting enthusiast communities
Customer Segments
Consumer brands seeking niche audience targetingGaming companies and publishersFinancial services advertisersTechnology companiesAutomotive brandsEntertainment and media companiesDirect-to-consumer (DTC) brandsPolitical and advocacy advertisers
Corporate history
  • 2005Founded
Connections
See alternatives to Reddit Inc. See integrations with Reddit Inc. (22)

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