Dear Reddit community

Earlier this month we shared an update about our collaboration with Reddit to grant access to community-enabled moderation tools developed through the Pushshift API, which would be reinstated for approved Reddit moderators. Today we are updating you that Pushshift is live again and sharing how moderators can request Pushshift access.

Note the process outlined below will be contingent on moderators registering for Pushshift accounts if you don’t already have an account. Each moderator will also need explicit approval from Reddit and the use of Pushshift will be limited to moderation use cases only. This will enable moderators to effectively use these tools to enhance community moderation and enforce guidelines, while protecting the privacy and data security of Reddit's user base. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Reddit will prioritize requests from mods of reasonably sizable communities with consistent, rule-abiding engagement.
• Moderators or communities with a history of Content Policy or Code of Conduct violations can impact eligibility. 

Steps to request Pushshift access

1. Submit modmail to r/pushshiftrequest using this link. Please include the following details in your request:

• Which communities do you intend to use Pushshift for?
• What types of moderation activities do you require Pushshift access for?

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1. You should receive a message in your inbox from r/pushshiftrequest within one week after your request has been submitted. The message will indicate whether your application has been approved or denied. If approved, your moderator username will be shared with Pushshift for verification.

• If your request has been approved, sign into Pushshift at https://api.pushshift.io/signup using your Reddit account to retrieve Pushshift API keys.

Announcing Pushshift Search

Pushshift has added a search page for authorized users to make it easier for mods to use pushshift. To use it:

1. Log into your pushshift account at https://api.pushshift.io/signup
2. If verified, you will be redirected to the search page
3. Search away!

Data has been Backfilled

Data has been fully backfilled and up to date. No data should be missing.

Getting support

If you are experiencing issues with Pushshift or have any questions, please send a private message to u/pushshift-support.

To help direct members of the Pushshift community to gain API access, we have put together a guide for approved moderators.

We are excited about this partnership to support the Reddit community. Thank you again for your passion and continued support!

Sincerely,

Pushshift and the Network Contagion Research Institute