Have you ever encountered a Reddit post or comment that you wanted to read again, but when you returned, it was gone? Instead of the content, you only see “[deleted]” or “[removed].” It can be super annoying, especially if it is helpful, funny, or shocking. But here’s the good news: those posts are not always lost forever.
Here, we’ll show you how to find deleted Reddit posts using easy tools and tips. You don’t need to be a tech expert. You’ll be surprised how simple it is to restore missing content.
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Why Are Reddit Posts Deleted?
There are a few reasons why Reddit posts and comments disappear:
- The user deletes them. Maybe they changed their mind or felt awkward.
- Moderators remove them. Each subreddit has rules. If someone breaks them, the post might get taken down.
- Reddit’s system deletes them. This happens when posts break site-wide rules, like posting spam or harmful stuff.
So, when you see “[deleted],” it usually means the user removed their comment. When you see “[removed],” it often means a mod deleted it.
Are Deleted Reddit Posts Gone Forever?
Not always! While Reddit hides them, many websites and tools keep copies. Some take snapshots, and others collect Reddit data and store it. That means you can still find what was deleted if you know where to look.
12 Ways To See Deleted Reddit Posts or Comments
Use the Wayback Machine
Using the Wayback Machine to view a deleted Reddit post or comment can work in some cases, but it’s important to understand its limitations. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
How to Use:
- Go to archive.org.
- Paste the link to the Reddit post into the search bar.
- Click “Browse History.”
- Pick a date and view the snapshot.
Helpful Tip: The Wayback Machine only works if the post was saved before deletion. If the post wasn’t popular, it might not be there.
Try Unddit
Unddit is a free tool designed to show deleted Reddit comments, especially those removed by users or moderators. It works by pulling data from sources like Pushshift (an archive of Reddit activity) to recover content that was once visible.
How to Use:
Get the Reddit Post URL
Copy the full URL of the Reddit thread where the comment was deleted.
Example:
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/abc123/funny_cat_video/
Change reddit to unddit in the URL
Simply replace “reddit” with “unddit” in the URL.
From:
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/abc123/funny_cat_video/
To:https://www.unddit.com/r/funny/comments/abc123/funny_cat_video/
Then press Enter.
3. Browse the Page
- Unddit will show the full comment thread, highlighting:
- 🔴 Deleted comments (in red)
- 🔵 Removed by moderators (in blue)
- You’ll often be able to see the original text of these deleted comments.
Unddit will load the post and show which comments were deleted. It even uses colors:
- Red = deleted by the user
- Blue = removed by the moderator
Note: If the post is very new or was never saved, Unddit might not show results.
Explore Reveddit
Use Reveddit
Reveddit is a free tool that lets you see Reddit posts and comments removed by moderators (but not those deleted by users themselves). It’s particularly useful for uncovering moderation-based censorship.
What Reveddit Can Show
- 🔵 Moderated removals: Posts/comments removed by Reddit mods.
- ❌ Not shown: User-deleted content or content Reddit has hard-deleted (removed from public servers).
How to Use Reveddit
Option 1: Search by Username
- Go to https://www.reveddit.com
- Type a Reddit username into the search bar.
- Click “Go” to see any content that was removed by moderators from that user’s posts.
Option 2: Use Reveddit on a Specific Reddit Thread
- Copy the Reddit thread URL (e.g.
https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/xyz456/some_topic/) - Change the domain from “
reddit.com” to “reveddit.com“
So this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/xyz456/some_topic/
becomes:https://www.reveddit.com/r/politics/comments/xyz456/some_topic/
- Hit Enter. You’ll be taken to the Reveddit version of the thread.
- If a comment or post was removed by a mod, it will show up as “removed” or “deleted”, often with its original content visible.
🧠 Bonus Tip
Use the browser extension “Reveddit Real-Time” to get alerts when your Reddit comments are removed by mods.
Limitations
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| View moderated deletions | ✅ Yes |
| View user-deleted content | ❌ No |
| See deleted posts | ✅ Sometimes (if moderated) |
| View comments without a Reddit account | ✅ Yes |
Check Google’s Cached Pages
Google often stores a “cached” version of webpages, including Reddit threads, which may still contain deleted posts or comments — if the page was indexed before the deletion.
Steps to View a Cached Reddit Page
Option 1: Use Google Search
- Go to Google.com
- In the search bar, type:
cache:https://www.reddit.com/r/<subreddit>/comments/<post_id>/
Example:
cache:https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/abc123/example_thread/
- Press Enter
- If Google has a cached version of the page, it will load it.
- You’ll see a banner at the top saying: “This is Google’s cache of…”
Option 2: Search with Keywords
If you don’t have the exact URL:
- Go to Google and type something like:
site:reddit.com <some keywords from the post title or thread>
- Look at the results.
- Next to the Reddit result, click the three dots (⋮) or the down arrow ▼ (desktop only).
- Click “Cached” to view the stored version of the page.
Why This Works
- Google caches pages automatically when crawling the web.
- If a Reddit post or comment was publicly available during that time, it might be in the cache — even if it’s now deleted.
Limitations
- Google cache updates regularly, so recent deletions might already be overwritten.
- It won’t work if the content was never indexed (e.g., very new or niche threads).
- Only shows visible content at the time of caching — comments that were hidden or collapsed may not appear.
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Use Resavr for Long Comments
Resavr is a free web tool specifically designed to archive and show deleted Reddit comments that are longer than 650 characters. It’s limited in scope but very effective for recovering detailed, substantive comments.
What Resavr Can Do
- 🧠 Shows deleted comments with more than 650 characters.
- 📅 Includes the timestamp of when the comment was posted.
- 🔍 Allows searching by keywords or subreddit.
- ❌ Does not show deleted posts, only long comments.
How to Use Resavr
1. Visit the Website
Go to:
🌐 https://www.resavr.com
2. Browse or Search for Comments
- Use the search bar to enter:
- Keywords from the comment
- A subreddit name (e.g.,
AskReddit) - A specific topic or phrase
3. View the Archived Comment
- Click on any listed result to view the full deleted comment and its original subreddit and timestamp.
Why It Works
- Resavr continuously monitors Reddit and saves long-form comments.
- Because longer comments are more likely to be insightful or controversial, Resavr focuses on those (650+ characters).
Limitations
| Limitation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 🧵 Only comments | Does not archive full posts. |
| 🗑️ User-deleted or mod-removed only | Captures comments after deletion. |
| 📏 650-character minimum | Short comments are not saved. |
| 🔎 No real-time updates | There’s a slight delay between posting and archiving. |
Use Reddit Search with Quotation Marks
Using quotation marks in Reddit’s search bar helps you find exact phrases — which is especially useful when you’re trying to locate a specific deleted post or comment, or verify whether it existed before deletion.
Why Use Quotation Marks?
- Quotation marks force Reddit to search for the exact phrase you typed.
- It helps locate a comment or post that may now be deleted, but was indexed earlier by Reddit or Google.
- You can often find cached, crossposted, or quoted versions of deleted content.
How to Use It
1. Use the Reddit Search Bar (or Google with site:reddit.com)
Reddit Example:
"this is the exact sentence from the deleted comment"
Google Example:
site:reddit.com "this is the exact sentence from the deleted comment"
2. Press Enter and Check Results
- Reddit will return only posts/comments where that exact sentence appears.
- If it’s still live (e.g., in quotes by others), it may show up even if the original is gone.
💡 Pro Tip
- Combine quotes with keywords or subreddits for better targeting:
site:reddit.com/r/AskReddit "what’s something you regret not doing sooner"
Limitations
- Doesn’t work if you don’t know the exact phrasing.
- Will only find content that was indexed before deletion.
- If the comment/post was deleted before any search engine or Reddit user saw it, it won’t show up.
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Try the Pushshift Reddit Archive
Pushshift was a powerful database that archived Reddit posts and comments, including many that were later deleted. While direct access to Pushshift has been restricted since mid-2023, there are still some third-party tools and methods that let you access parts of the archive.
What Was Pushshift?
- A third-party project that collected all public Reddit data, including:
- Posts
- Comments
- Timestamps
- Deletions
- Used by researchers, data scientists, and Reddit tools like Unddit and Reveddit.
How to Try Accessing Pushshift Now
Option 1: Use Third-Party Search Tools Built on Pushshift
- Pushshift Reddit Search (Historical Tools)
Some still-functioning frontends include:- https://redditsearch.io (limited functionality)
- https://camas.github.io (experimental)
- Use Unddit (based on Pushshift)
https://unddit.com — Shows deleted Reddit comments using Pushshift data (if still available). - Reveddit (not Pushshift-based but a good alternative)
https://reveddit.com — Shows moderator-removed content.
How to Search on Pushshift-Based Tools
- Go to a supported site (like
redditsearch.io) - Enter your search terms
- Filter by subreddit, author, or date range
- Example: Searching for posts by
u/spezinr/announcements
Limitations (as of 2024–2025)
| Issue | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 🔒 Reddit restricted Pushshift access | Most tools broke or show partial results only |
| 🕒 Older content works best | 2023 and earlier is more complete |
| 🚫 No real-time data | Pushshift is no longer being updated actively |
Note: Very new posts might not appear immediately because it takes time for Pushshift to update.
Use Browser Extensions
Try browser tools if you’re serious about never losing Reddit content again.
Some browser extensions auto-save pages you visit. Others store screenshots or let you archive posts manually with one click.
Examples:
- Web Cache Viewer
- Save Page WE (for Firefox and Chrome)
- SingleFile
Once installed, you can save a post before it disappears.
Take Screenshots or Use Notes
If you find a really important Reddit post, take a screenshot or copy it into a notes app. This is the safest way to keep a record.
Why it works:
Screenshots don’t rely on websites staying online or data services keeping backups. You control the copy.
Use this for:
- Emotional stories
- Advice you want to keep
- Controversial topics that might get removed later
Use Bots That Archive Content
Some Reddit bots auto-save content. You may have seen them in the comments:
- u/LocationBot – tracks locations in stories
- u/RemindMeBot – sends reminders later
- u/snapshillbot – sometimes saves political posts
While you can’t always count on them, these bots sometimes capture the content before deletion.
Ask Other Users
Reddit is a community. If a post or comment is deleted, but you remember it, try asking others.
How to Ask:
- Go to the same subreddit.
- Make a post like: “Does anyone have a copy of the post about [topic] from yesterday?”
- Be polite and clear.
Sometimes, another user may have saved a screenshot or remembered the key points.
Bookmark Important Posts
Bookmarking posts in your browser is another way to keep track of them before they vanish. It’s simple, but it works.
You can even organize bookmarks into folders by topic. This makes it easy to revisit later and recover content using the above-mentioned tools.
Conclusion
Reddit has excellent conversations, funny jokes, deep stories, and helpful advice. But because users and mods can delete content anytime, it’s easy to lose something you want to read again. That’s why knowing how to find deleted Reddit posts is so helpful.
Whether a post disappears minutes after it goes up or you notice it’s missing a day later, there are still ways to bring it back. Tools like Unddit, Reveddit, and the Wayback Machine make this easy. Google Cache, Pushshift, and even simple screenshots can also help.
Not every post can be recovered—but many can. Now that you know the tricks, you won’t have to miss out again. Next time you see “[deleted]” or “[removed],” try one of these tools. You might uncover something amazing.
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