Need to find a specific Reddit user? Whether you're tracking down a comment author or researching user activity, here's how to search Reddit users effectively in 2026.
The simplest way to find a user:
u/username(replace with actual username)If you know the exact username:
https://www.reddit.com/user/USERNAMEReplace USERNAME with the actual Reddit username.
| Search Type | Best Tool | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| By username | Reddit search | You know the exact name |
| By post history | Reddit search filters | Find users who posted in specific subreddits |
| By karma range | Reddit user analyzers | Research high-karma accounts |
| By comment style | Search tools | Find users with specific interests |
Many subreddits list active contributors or moderators in their sidebar.
RES adds user tagging and search features to browser-based Reddit.
Old.reddit.com has better search filters for finding users by activity.
Not directly. You can search by subreddit (e.g., r/LosAngeles for LA users) or check user post history.
Use Reddit search with quotes: "Display Name". If they use it in posts/comments, it may appear.
No. Once deleted, posts are removed from Reddit. You can try the Wayback Machine for archived pages.
Use our Reddit downloader to save videos from any user's posts.
Reddit Downloader