How to Get More Views on Reddit? 20+ Hacks

The $60M deal between Reddit and Google, allowing its AI models to train on Reddit posts, made this platform more popular and visible than ever! It’s attracting more users, and Reddit posts are dominating the top spots in Google search results. If you’re ready to make the most of this and get more views on Reddit, you’re in the right place.

The more views your Reddit post gets, the more likely it is to gain upvotes and comments. High engagement makes your post visible in popular sections like Hot, Best, and Rising, where it can reach even bigger audience!

Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, student, or just a normal Redditer – this article provides 21 tips & hacks to help you boost your views!

What counts as a view on Reddit?

Reddit doesn’t specify what exactly is counted as a view.

However, from my experience, one view seems to be when someone clicks on your post and fully loads it.

Also, when someone scrolls through their feed and stops for a moment on your post, it counts as a post view.

Quickly scrolling through past the post in the feed does not count as a view.

You can check your post views in Reddit’s analytics:

1. Open your profile menu and click on your Reddit account

2. Click on “Posts” under your Reddit username

3. Scroll to the post you want to check – you’ll see its analytics right below

Hourly views are collected for the first 48 hours and available for 45 days. After that, the hourly graph is no longer available.

You can only see the view count for your own post – views on others’ posts are not visible to you.

21 tips and tricks to get more views on Reddit

01 Post on the right Subreddits

Choose Subreddits that fit your content well. It’s logical!

Each Subreddit attracts a unique community of Reddit users with specific interests.

If you’re posting about beauty products, you’ll want to share it in communities like r/SkincareAddiction.

Similarly, if you’re looking for relationship advice, post on r/relationship_advice.

It’s important to find a Subreddit that not only has a lot of members but is also highly active.

Out of the 3.4 million Subreddits, only around 138,000 are regularly used (!).

In a nutshell, to choose the right Subreddit, you should:

1. Look for Reddit communities that attract your target audience
2. Make sure the Subreddit has a big user base
3. Check recent posts to see if members are engaged

Content posted in relevant Subreddits (those focused on your topic with an active, engaged community) receives more views, upvotes, and comments.

02 Follow the rules and community guidelines

Every Subreddit has its own rules and community guidelines, and just like in real life, you must respect them.

For example, some communities don’t allow Reddit advertising, meaning you can’t:

• Self-promote
• Mention products or brand names
• Place a link
• Write reviews

Did you break the community rules?

Your post will be removed, and you will be permanently banned from this Subreddit – you won’t be able to post or comment, but you can still see other users’ posts.

If you have one account you invested a lot of time building up, it’s a big problem.

To check if you’ve been banned:

1. Go to your Reddit inbox

2. Click “Messages”

If you’re blocked on a Subreddit that is important to you, you lose the opportunity to reach your target audience.

You can always try to contact moderators, but honestly? There is zero chance you will be unblocked.

That’s why you carefully read the rules before posting or writing a comment.

I know it can be a lot since every Subreddit has its unique guidelines. But if you’re an active user on a specific Subreddit, you’ll soon remember what to avoid.

It’s better to devote some time in the beginning to understand the rules rather than risk being blocked.

03 Share unique insights

Create valuable content; unique posts always stand out in the Reddit community.

How to do it?

• Share your personal experiences or case studies: Reddit is a uniquely authentic platform. Users freely share their real-life experiences and seek out similar content they can relate to. Your case study can be an aha moment for many people.
• Provide actionable tips: People love practical advice and look for it on Reddit. It’s a great idea to include step-by-step guides in your posts. Just share precisely how you did or achieved something.
• Do in-depth research: Obviously, it’s impossible to always have your own data or insights to share, so do research on a specific topic. Use different available data and analyze it in a way that adds value.

Don’t forget that Reddit is a forum social network, so you’ll often want to ask about something in your post rather than provide information to the audience.

But when sharing knowledge or insights, remember to include questions for your audience. This encourages discussion.

04 Don’t ask things that are often asked

In some Subreddits, one particular topic may have over a thousand threads.

Generic questions in posts that have been asked repeatedly do not encourage users to engage – they may ignore them or be less willing to provide quality responses.

Before posting, check if your question has already been covered.

If it has, try to present it from a unique angle.

Not sure how to do this? Go back to the previous point.

05 Post about trending topics

All your posts get a small number of views? Maybe it is not tailored to the preferences of your audience?

Start writing about relevant topics that are trending right now – your posts will have a higher chance of getting high engagement.

High-engagement posts are more likely to appear in sections like Hot, Best, and Rising, giving them exposure to an even larger audience.

There are AI tools like Brand24 that track online conversations and show you the most discussed topics within your industry or area of interest:

06 Arouse emotions

Also, post about topics that evoke emotions. They spark lively discussions and generate upvotes and views, especially controversial topics.

How to identify which topics have negative sentiment and may spark wide-ranging discussions?

Again, use tools like Brand24. It shows you the topics discussed within your industry and provides sentiment analysis!

Example?

Let’s say you are an Apple fan, and you focus your whole Reddit activity on it. Unfortunately, you’re not satisfied with the number of views on your posts.

You set up Brand24 to monitor the “Apple” keyword – Topic Analysis shows you the most discussed topics around Apple and their sentiments.

You just need to choose the one that has the most negative sentiment:

So you should post about Apple Pay (Apple payments) or Apple product updates – you’ll start a heated discussion and get more views.

You can even easily jump to negative mentions related to these topics:

Additionally, Brand24 works like emotion detection software, showing you precise emotions that a given topic evokes among users:

07 Use proper flair and tags

Flair helps categorize your post, allowing people to quickly see what it is about without reading.

Many Subreddits require flairs. If you don’t choose one, your post will be removed.

Tags, on the other hand, are typically used to indicate spoilers, NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content, or affiliate links.

Especially flairs can increase your views – they instantly signal what your post is about.

So, when people scroll through their feeds and spot a flair that aligns with their interests, they can recognize the content as relevant to them and worth checking.

08 Post at the best time

If you want more views, the time you add your posts should be an integral part of your content strategy.

So, when is the best time to post on Reddit?

Simple: when you can reach the largest audience!

Depending on your post’s focus, there are different ways to check it with Brand24. You can set up a project with:

• Brand or product name
• Your niche
• Any other relevant keyword that is directly related to your content

Then you just go to the Hot Hours tab and type Reddit.com as a domain – the heat map will display the exact times when your post can reach the biggest audience!

As an example, I checked the best hours to post about CeraVe products – here they are (expressed in GTM+0):

• 4 AM, 11 AM, and 2 PM – Monday
• 6 PM and 8 PM – Tuesday
• 2 AM and 5 PM – Thursday
• 5 PM – Friday
• 12 PM – Saturday

09 Crosspost your content

The post you created on one Subreddit can shared across multiple relevant Subreddits.

To crosspost:

1. Go to the post you already added, click the “Share” button, and select “Crosspost”

2. Choose the relevant Subreddit

3. Add flairs (if required) and post it

Crossposting is very powerful because it allows the same post to reach new people who may not have seen it otherwise.

Plus, it helps you build a strong online presence on Reddit!

Just remember to stick to Subreddits that align closely with your post’s topic.

10 Include relevant keywords

Reddit is a reliable platform where users can find honest opinions and detailed discussions from real people.

It probably won’t surprise you that Gen Z increasingly uses Reddit as a trusted alternative to Google, especially for product searches.

Reddit ranks as the third most trusted source for Gen Z when looking up products – just behind review websites and recommendations from friends and family (source: GWI & Reddit Custom Survey “Search Behaviors”).

That’s why using relevant keywords will help users discover you! Be sure to use them in:

• The post title
• The body of the post
• Your Reddit name and profile description (if focused on a specific topic)

Strategically using keywords enhances the likelihood that someone will discover your post or profile when searching Reddit for a specific topic.

Also, using keywords boosts the chances of ranking your post higher on Google.

As you can see, Reddit appears at the top of Google search results for productivity apps.

11 Respond to comments

Responding to comments under your post shows you appreciate your audience’s input.

It builds connection and keeps the conversation alive.

Reddit’s algorithm highly values an active comments section; it boosts the post’s visibility.

12 Respond to mentions

What’s the point of responding to mentions – whether of any brand, product, or another important keyword?

Commenting in threads, especially to important mentions increases the chances that more people will visit your profile and discover the content you create.

Use Brand24 to track different Reddit mentions and respond before the comments section is flooded with others’ comments.

13 Use polls and AMA sessions

Polls and AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions tend to receive more attention than regular posts.

I’m not surprised!

Polls allow users to share their opinions with just one click. It doesn’t require much time, so it’s appealing for people to participate.

Note: Not all Subreddits allow users to create polls.

AMAs are a great opportunity for users to ask questions directly to someone with unique experience or expertise.

If you’re a specialist in a particular field, don’t hesitate to organize an AMA!

Note: Not all Subreddits host AMAs.

14 Build your Reddit account

Well-developed Reddit accounts build trust and credibility.

In fact, many users will check your profile first to confirm you’re genuine and not a bot.

They’re more likely to engage with your content when they see a history of meaningful posts and interactions.

With an active, authentic profile, you might even gain a new follower!

Plus, if your account looks too suspicious, there’s a higher chance you’ll get banned.

15 Track Reddit reach

Perform an in-depth reach analysis to gain powerful insights, such as which topics resonate best with your target audience and the optimal times to post.

All the insights will help you increase your chances of getting more views on Reddit.

Conducting an effective reach analysis on your own is impossible.

Thankfully, Brand24’s Brand Assistant (which works even better than ChatGPT) performs it based on your keyword mentions:

16 Use catchy titles

The title is like a first impression – it hooks people in! People focus on the title before moving on to the body of the post.

Write an attention-grabbing title, but don’t go too crazy!

It should be catchy but, at the same time, consistent with what your post is about.

17 Format the text

After you’ve written your post, take a moment to format it. This makes a big difference in how it’s perceived.

A well-formatted text is:

• Easier to read
• Catches the eye of users scrolling through their feed

Don’t be scared of paragraphs, bullet points, and bold text.

These small details make your post more likely to draw the user’s attention.

18 Optimize your post length

There’s no rule on Reddit – long and short posts can perform well. Different communities have different preferences.

Some Reddit users appreciate detailed content, while others prefer straight-to-the-point posts.

Experiment to see what resonates best in each Subreddit.

19 Maintain the right tone of voice

The way you write about things can make all the difference on Reddit!

Reddit users look for content that’s easy to digest. So, write as if you’re chatting with your friends.

Even if you’re an expert in your field, avoid overly formal language.

Posts written in simple, clear language are more likely to be read than those that sound like an academic book.

20 Add some humor

Posts with memes and funny captions are a great idea – especially on Reddit! “Fun” content tends to get a lot of attention.

If you think this approach aligns with your activity on this platform, why not give it a try?

21 Stay consistent

Last but not least, steady efforts on Reddit pay off in the long run.

When you post regularly and engage with others, you increase your visibility.

So stay consistent, even if your posts don’t perform as expected right now.

Conclusion

Reddit is a great platform. Best thing?

You can use your Reddit account for different purposes. You can join the random discussions and share your opinion, but also:

• Organically promote your brand or product
• Share your knowledge and build a reputation as an expert
• Post valuable content on topics you’re passionate about

Is there a simple recipe for getting more views on your content? Not exactly – it’s a mix of several factors.

In this article, you have solid tips to maximize your views and, as a result, upvotes and comments.

Key Takeaways:

• Post in the right subreddits to engage Reddit users genuinely interested in your content.
• Use proper keywords for better discoverability; well-chosen keywords make your posts easier to find.
• Start commenting in various threads; it can draw attention to your profile and posts.
• Post when your target audience is active so your content can reach as many people as possible.
• Respect the community rules and avoid being permanently blocked by network security from your target Subreddits.

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