Our Reddit Comment Picker is a free tool that helps you randomly select winners from comments on any public Reddit post. Whether you're a subreddit moderator running a community giveaway, a brand doing a promotion, or just someone giving away game keys, our picker makes winner selection fast, fair, and transparent.

Simply paste your Reddit post URL, and we fetch all comments using Reddit's public JSON API. No account connection required - we access the same public data anyone can see by adding .json to a Reddit URL. Apply filters to match your requirements (keywords, karma thresholds, duplicate removal), then click Pick Winner. Our cryptographically secure algorithm gives every eligible comment exactly equal odds.

Reddit's community is notoriously skeptical of giveaways (and rightfully so - there are a lot of scams). Our transparent, verifiable random selection helps you prove your giveaway is legitimate. Thousands of Redditors trust our tool for their contests.

Reddit isn't like Instagram or YouTube. The community has different expectations, and giveaways that work elsewhere often fail here. Understanding Reddit's culture is key to running successful contests.

Subreddit rules matter. Each subreddit has its own moderators and rules. Some explicitly ban giveaways. Others require mod approval. Some have specific formats you must follow. Always check the subreddit's rules before posting - getting your giveaway removed wastes everyone's time.

Redditors hate self-promotion. If your giveaway looks like marketing, expect downvotes and hostile comments. The best Reddit giveaways feel like genuine community participation, not corporate promotion. Frame it as giving back, not advertising.

Transparency is expected. Redditors want to know how winners are selected. "I'll pick whoever I like best" invites accusations of favoritism. Random selection with a verifiable tool like ours builds credibility. Many successful giveaway hosts share the wheel spin or selection process publicly.

Reddit giveaways require more care than other platforms. Get it wrong and you'll face downvotes, hostile comments, and removal. Here's how to do it right:

1. Check the subreddit rules first. Read the sidebar. Search for previous giveaways. Message the mods if unclear. Some subreddits have specific giveaway flairs or formats. Getting removed after hundreds of comments is painful.
2. Be transparent about everything. State exactly what you're giving away, how many winners, how winners are chosen (our random picker), when the deadline is, how winners will be contacted, and any restrictions (US only, must have X karma, etc.).
3. Keep entry requirements minimal. "Comment to enter" is ideal for Reddit. Don't ask for upvotes (against Reddit rules), follows to external accounts (feels scammy), or elaborate tasks (Redditors won't bother).
4. Engage with comments. Reply to questions. Thank participants. Be present in your own thread. This shows you're a real person, not a bot or scammer. Engagement also boosts visibility.
5. Pick winners with our tool. Paste your post URL, filter by your requirements, and pick. Share the wheel spin or selection process in your winner announcement for maximum credibility.
6. Announce winners publicly. Edit your original post with the winner's username. Make a follow-up comment tagging them. If they don't respond within 48-72 hours, re-pick and update again. Transparency throughout builds trust for future giveaways.

Every subreddit is its own fiefdom with its own rules. What works in r/pcmasterrace might get you banned from r/gaming. Understanding subreddit-specific expectations is critical.

Common subreddit rules to watch for: Some require minimum account age or karma to participate (we can't filter for this - you'll need to verify winners manually). Some ban giveaways entirely. Some require mod approval before posting. Some have specific flair requirements. Some only allow giveaways on certain days.

Working with moderators: When in doubt, message the mods before posting. Ask if giveaways are allowed and if there's a preferred format. Mods appreciate the heads-up and may even help promote legitimate giveaways. Getting mod approval beforehand also protects you from removal.

Reddit-wide rules: Never ask for upvotes as an entry requirement - this violates Reddit's content policy. Don't require actions outside Reddit (following on Instagram, subscribing on YouTube) unless the subreddit explicitly allows it. Avoid anything that looks like vote manipulation.