Reddit Post Date Extractor
Get the exact creation date and time of any Reddit post
How Does It Work?
Reddit embeds each post's exact creation date in its publicly accessible API. This tool fetches the post data and extracts the creation timestamp, then provides it to you in both UTC and your local timezone, giving a universal and localized perspective on the exact moment the post was made.
Why Use This Tool?
Research & Investigations
Journalists and researchers can confirm when a post first appeared, ensuring accurate timelines.
Verification
Fact-checkers and moderators can validate claims by confirming the post's original publish date.
Record-Keeping
Archivists and digital historians can keep precise records of internet discussions.
Accurate Citations
Writers and students can reference Reddit posts with correct date and time stamps.
Instructions
- 1Copy the URL from your browser's address bar (or use the 'Share' menu if on mobile).
- 2Paste the URL into the input field above.
- 3Click "Get Post Date" to extract the exact creation time.
Privacy Note: We do not store or share your URLs. They're used solely to retrieve the creation date for you. All processing happens in your browser.