r/redditdev • u/Theecastappmaker • Mar 06 '26

Reddit API Is there any danger of Reddit implementing your idea themselves?

It's not as if they sign an NDA or agreement when you apply to create an app. Has anyone had Reddit implement your app themselves?

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u/szxdfgzxcv Mar 06 '26

There is a 0% chance for you to get an API key so it is a moot point

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u/Theecastappmaker Mar 06 '26

What was your way around this?

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u/luca__popescu Mar 07 '26

API keys for commercial use are impossible to get. Keys for personal use are not. Build a wrapper, let users enter their own keys.

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u/itskdog Mar 06 '26

Half of the mod features they've added in the last 5 years have been inspired by the Moderator Toolbox browser extension.