Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a bind. I'm a writer and unfortunately lost all my files due to a hard drive crash. Over the last four years, I've shared most of my stories on Reddit, but now I'm struggling to retrieve them. While browsing on my phone, it looks like I can only see about two years of history, even though I've been here for four. Is there any way I can see everything I've posted or commented on?
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You can request your entire Reddit history by heading to your settings and looking for the data request option. Just a heads up, it’s not immediate; you’ll have to wait a bit for Reddit to put everything together and send you a download link. When you get it, most of the data will come in a spreadsheet format, so using Excel or similar software to sift through it could help you find your stories.
On a desktop, head to your profile. You can use the search bar next to your username to look up specific keywords related to your posts. I checked for your profile, and it seems like I can access about three years of your history by searching for random terms.
If you’re on a computer, try using desktop mode in your browser. It might help you see more than what’s available on mobile.
Honestly, it might be tough. If you want to learn more about the limitations on viewing your past posts, check out this link for more detailed info.
There's also a tool that can help you view deleted or hidden posts. It’s called Reveddit. Just be careful because it has limitations on how far back you can go depending on how much you've posted. You can filter by keywords to narrow your results. It might be useful if some of your posts were removed.
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