REDDIT_USER
Status: PRODUCTION A
REDDIT_USER
link type corresponds to a Reddit user profile. Alongside the standard preview attributes (title
, description
, image
), REDDIT_USER
links provide rich metadata about a user’s karma, profile images, and creation date. This helps you integrate Reddit users into your application with detailed, authentic previews.
What It Includes
Whentype
is REDDIT_USER
, the response includes a redditUser
object with fields like:
- username & name: The Reddit handle and optional display name.
- Avatar fields: Multiple avatar or banner images (including flattened and background variants) that let you choose from different representations or layouts.
- bio: A short biography or user description.
- karma, postKarma, commentKarma: Metrics reflecting the user’s engagement and contribution style.
- joinedAt: The date and time when the user’s account was created.
Example Request
Example Response
Special Notes
- Fallback Strategies: If certain fields are missing, Peekalink uses inference to ensure a consistent, useful preview.
- Multiple Avatar & Banner Options: Different image fields offer flexible design choices when displaying user profiles.
- Karma Metrics: Highlight the user’s activity and reputation by showing total karma or breaking it down into post and comment karma.