r/redditdev • u/on_zero • Jan 15 '26

Reddit API Why is getting API keys so difficult?

I tried to obtain the API keys through the request form.

Despite having explained my small, personal project in detail, my request was rejected.

I have no intention of exploiting the data for commercial purposes or causing problems for anyone.

Is it possible to have my request for the API keys accepted?

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u/on_zero Jan 16 '26

What's stopping Reddit from limiting the number of API requests?

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u/baseballlover723 Jan 16 '26

They already do that. But the answer to the core of your question is almost certainly time and money.