Reddit Inc.
Reddit connects advertisers with highly engaged, interest-based communities at scale, offering unique access to niche audiences with strong purchase intent that are difficult to reach on other platforms.
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
At a glance
- Employees
- 1001-5000
- Funding
- $1.3B+
- Revenue
- $800M–$1B
- Stock
- RDDT
About
One of the top social media advertising platforms in the US, uniquely positioned around community-based and interest-driven targeting
Reddit Inc. operates one of the world's largest social media and online community platforms, hosting hundreds of thousands of topic-specific communities (subreddits) where users engage in discussions, share content, and vote on submissions. With over 100,000 active communities and hundreds of millions of monthly active users, Reddit offers advertisers access to deeply engaged, passion-driven audiences that are difficult to reach through traditional social media channels. The platform's unique community structure allows for highly contextual and interest-based ad targeting. In the AdTech ecosystem, Reddit has matured significantly as an advertising platform, launching Reddit Ads as a self-serve and managed advertising solution. Advertisers can leverage Promoted Posts, display ads, video ads, and conversation ads to reach users within specific subreddits or across the broader platform. Reddit's first-party data and community-based targeting capabilities give brands the ability to reach niche audiences with high purchase intent and strong brand affinity, particularly in categories like gaming, technology, finance, health, and entertainment. Reddit went public on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2024 under the ticker RDDT, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from a community-driven platform to a publicly accountable advertising business. The company has invested heavily in its advertising infrastructure, brand safety tools, and measurement capabilities, positioning itself as a compelling complement to larger platforms like Meta and Google for advertisers seeking authentic community engagement and incremental reach.
Business model
Advertising Platform
Target market
Enterprise, Mid-Market, SMB
What they offer
Reddit Ads
Self-serve and managed advertising platform enabling brands to run Promoted Posts, video, display, and conversation ads across Reddit communities
Promoted Posts
Native ad format that appears in users' feeds and within subreddits, blending with organic content
Conversation Ads
Ad format that appears within comment threads, reaching users at peak engagement moments
Video Ads
In-feed video advertising format for brand awareness and performance campaigns
Reddit Pixel
First-party tracking pixel for conversion measurement, retargeting, and audience building
Reddit Brand Lift
Measurement solution to assess the impact of Reddit advertising on brand awareness and perception
Reddit Data API
API providing access to Reddit's vast content and community data for research and integration purposes
Reddit Takeovers
High-impact homepage and category takeover placements for maximum brand visibility
Key features
Use cases
Customer segments
Tech & specs
Technology stack
Security & compliance
Deployment
API
Yes
- 2005 · Founded