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Reddit Karma Checker

Get a clearer picture of post karma, comment karma and account age.

Reddit account
Enter a username, not a post URL. Post karma and comment karma are separate signals.
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The examples below explain the workflow and how to read a result. They are illustrative, not a report generated from the input above.

What Reddit karma actually is

Karma is Reddit's running count of the upvotes on your posts and comments. It comes in two parts: post karma and comment karma. On its own it isn't a measure of trust or good behavior. It's one quick filter mods and AutoMod use. Many subreddits set a minimum before a new account can post.

Sample output

Your karma, broken down.

Total karma, the post and comment split, and account age. These are the numbers mods and AutoMod check.

12,480 total karmau/example_user
9,120 post karma · 3,360 comment karma
Post vs comment73% from posts
9,120 karma from posts · 3,360 karma from comments
3 yrs, 2 mo old✅ Ready to post here
Karma and age clear most subreddits' minimums
How it works

Three steps, one input.

1

Enter a username

One Reddit handle. That's the account we read. Nothing to install.

2

We read the numbers

Total karma, the post and comment split, and account age. All of it comes from the public profile.

3

You get a readout

Four numbers in one place. The readout won't show removals or a shadowban.

What you get

Four numbers, one readout.

Total karma

Post karma plus comment karma. Most subreddit minimums gate on this one.

Post karma

Karma earned from submissions. Link posts and text posts both count.

Comment karma

Karma earned from replies. This is usually the faster way to build it.

Account age

How long the account has existed. Some subreddits set a minimum age too.

Building karma

How do you get karma on Reddit fast?

There's no honest shortcut. Bavior doesn't farm karma, buy it, or trade it. Comments are what actually work. One popular post can earn a lot at once, but most accounts rarely post. You can reply to five threads in an evening. Those small amounts add up. That's why steady commenters pass casual posters in total karma. So answer real questions in the subs you want to post in, several times a week, before you post anything promotional. One more thing to know: Reddit doesn't show your exact total. It rounds and lightly randomizes the number on a profile. Two accounts with equal karma can display different figures. And a karma readout won't show removals or a shadowban. Those are separate checks.

01

Karma isn't exact

Reddit fuzzes the displayed number on purpose. It makes vote manipulation harder to game.

02

Minimums vary a lot

Some subreddits set no minimum. Others require anywhere from a few dozen to a few thousand.

03

Age often matters too

A subreddit can reject a high-karma account for being too new. Check both numbers.

One thing karma won't tell you

Karma counts votes. It says nothing about who cast them. An account can hold 50,000 karma earned in meme subs and still be a stranger in the one community you sell into. Those readers are the people who decide whether your post lands. This number tells you nothing about them. Treat a good score as permission to try, not proof the post will do well.

Once you know your score

Which karma details should I record?

Read the post and comment karma shown on your profile and record the date. Keep account age as a separate field; it describes time, not reputation. Check the target community’s current requirements. Different communities can use different eligibility rules; one account total does not explain every removal.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is there a karma number that guarantees posting access?

No universal threshold guarantees acceptance. This page does not retrieve your karma or predict moderation outcomes; use the account and community information available to you.

How do I check my Reddit karma?

Open the karma checker in Bavior and give it a username — it returns total, post, and comment karma plus account age. It's part of the free trial, and you can cancel anytime.

How much karma do I need to post in a subreddit?

It varies by subreddit — some set no minimum, others require anywhere from a few dozen to a few thousand karma. Check the community's rules before you post.

What's the difference between post karma and comment karma?

Post karma comes from upvotes on your submissions; comment karma comes from upvotes on your replies. Most subreddit minimums count the combined total.

Does enough karma guarantee permission to post?

No. Communities may also apply account-age, flair and content requirements. Check the current rules of the specific subreddit instead of treating a karma total as permission.

Know your karma. Check the community requirements.

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