Reddit Inc.
Reddit gives advertisers access to highly engaged, interest-based communities at scale, enabling contextually relevant brand messaging to audiences who are actively researching, discussing, and influencing purchase decisions.
Last updated Sep 1, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Sep 7, 2026
At a glance
- Employees
- 1001-5000
- Funding
- $1.3B+
- Revenue
- $800M–$1B
- Stock
- RDDT
About
Top-tier social media advertising platform with unique community-based targeting, positioned as a high-engagement alternative to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X for reaching passionate, interest-driven audiences.
Reddit Inc. is one of the world's largest social media and online community platforms, hosting hundreds of thousands of topic-based communities known as 'subreddits' where users engage in discussions, share content, and vote on submissions. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Reddit has grown to serve hundreds of millions of monthly active users globally, making it a top-10 most visited website in the United States. The platform's unique community-driven structure creates deep, authentic engagement around virtually every interest category imaginable, from finance and technology to gaming, health, and pop culture. In the AdTech ecosystem, Reddit has positioned itself as a compelling advertising platform through Reddit Ads, offering brands the ability to reach highly engaged, intent-driven audiences within specific communities. Ad formats include Promoted Posts, Video Ads, Carousel Ads, Conversation Ads, and Takeovers, all designed to integrate naturally into the Reddit feed experience. The platform's first-party interest and community data provides advertisers with powerful contextual and behavioral targeting capabilities that are increasingly valuable in a privacy-first advertising landscape. Reddit went public on the New York Stock Exchange in March 2024 under the ticker symbol 'RDDT,' marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a business. The company has been investing heavily in its advertising technology infrastructure, including improved measurement tools, brand safety controls, and self-serve ad buying capabilities. Reddit's data licensing business, including a high-profile deal with Google for AI training data, has also emerged as a meaningful revenue stream alongside advertising, diversifying its monetization beyond traditional ad sales.
Business model
Advertising Platform / Data Licensing
Target market
Enterprise, Mid-Market, SMB
What they offer
Reddit Ads
Self-serve and managed advertising platform enabling brands to run targeted campaigns across Reddit's communities using various ad formats.
Promoted Posts
Native in-feed ad units that appear alongside organic Reddit content, blending seamlessly into user feeds.
Video Ads
Auto-play video ad units served within the Reddit feed to drive awareness and engagement.
Carousel Ads
Multi-image or multi-video ad format allowing brands to showcase multiple products or messages in a single unit.
Conversation Ads
Ad format that appears within comment threads, reaching users at peak engagement moments during discussions.
Takeover Ads
High-impact, premium placements including Category Takeovers and Reddit Takeovers for maximum brand visibility.
Reddit Pixel
Conversion tracking and retargeting tool that allows advertisers to measure on-site actions and build custom audiences.
Reddit Data API
API access enabling developers and partners to access Reddit data, including licensing deals for AI and machine learning training data.
Reddit Audiences
Targeting solution leveraging Reddit's first-party community and interest data for precise audience segmentation.
Brand Safety Controls
Tools including keyword blocking, community exclusions, and third-party brand safety integrations to protect advertiser reputation.
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- 2005 · Founded