Reddit, fondly referred to as “the front page of the internet,” is a goldmine for all kinds of information. From niche interests to global news, Reddit hosts millions of discussions across its diverse range of online communities, called subreddits. But did you know it can also be an invaluable tool for investigators and researchers?

If you’re looking to find people or gather specialised information, Reddit offers unique opportunities.

Reddit has a powerful search function that allows you to comb through its vast communities for specific keywords, subreddits, users, and even posts from certain time periods. To initiate a search, click on the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of Reddit’s homepage. This will bring up a search bar where you can enter your desired keywords.

For example, if you’re looking for information about a particular individual, you can type in relevant keywords such as the name of the person. This will pull up all posts and comments related to that term across different subreddits.

To filter your results further, you can use advanced search operators such as “author:” to find posts and comments from specific users, or “subreddit:” to narrow your search to a particular subreddit.