Zapier + Reddit
Post to Reddit from Zapier
Send Reddit posts from Zapier to BrokenPost. Your workflow builds the post, BrokenPost posts it to Reddit at the time you set.
How to connect Zapier to Reddit
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Connect Reddit in BrokenPost. Sign in with Reddit.
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In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your API key.
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In your Zap, add a Webhooks by Zapier step that calls the BrokenPost public API.
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Put your API key in the Authorization header.
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Map fields from your trigger into the post content and date.
Reddit workflows to build in Zapier
Each one ends with a step that sends the post to BrokenPost.
- “When a new row is added to a spreadsheet, schedule a Reddit post with its text at the time in the row.”
- “When a new blog post shows up in your RSS feed, schedule a Reddit post that links to it.”
- “When someone submits a form, save a Reddit post as a draft for your team to approve.”
- “When a product is added to your store, post it to Reddit the next morning.”
What happens next
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Your Zapier workflow starts from its trigger, like a new row, a form or an RSS item.
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It sends the text, the date and the channel to the BrokenPost public API.
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BrokenPost pulls in any media and saves the post on your calendar, as scheduled or as a draft.
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At the set time BrokenPost publishes it to Reddit. If Reddit rejects it, the post shows as failed with the reason.
Reddit limits to build for
Keep each post inside these limits. If Reddit rejects one, it shows as failed on your calendar with the reason.
| Characters | 10,000 characters |
|---|---|
| Media | Media posts take exactly 1 file, videos need a thumbnail |
| Post types | Text, link or media |
| Media post | Exactly 1 picture or video |
| Video | Needs a thumbnail |
| Subreddits | One or more per post |
Reddit settings you can send
Send them with the post in the Reddit settings.
- Subreddits
- Title for each subreddit
- Text, link or media
- URL for link posts
- Flair, when the subreddit needs it
If Reddit rejects a post
The post shows as failed on your calendar with one of these messages.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| When posting a media post, you must attached exactly one media file. | Attach one picture or video, or change the post type to text or link. |
| You must attach a thumbnail to your video post. | Add a thumbnail picture to the video. |
Good to know
- Each subreddit has its own rules. Some need a flair, and BrokenPost asks for it.
- A media post takes exactly one file. A video also needs a thumbnail.
- Reddit allows few posts per minute, so posts to many subreddits go out one by one.
- Send the post as a draft when you want someone to check it in BrokenPost first.
Questions people ask
Can Zapier post to Reddit?
Yes, through BrokenPost. Connect Reddit in BrokenPost, then send posts to the BrokenPost public API from Zapier.
What are the Reddit limits?
10,000 characters. Media posts take exactly 1 file, videos need a thumbnail. If Reddit rejects a post, it shows as failed on your BrokenPost calendar with the reason.
Can Zapier schedule Reddit posts for later?
Yes. Send a date and time with the post and it goes out then, or send it as a draft to check it first.
Is it free?
The public API works on every plan. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
Can I post to several subreddits at once?
Yes. Add each subreddit with its own title. BrokenPost posts to them one after another.
Does it handle subreddit flair?
Yes. When a subreddit needs flair, BrokenPost loads the list and you pick one.
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