How to Delete Old Reddit Posts and Comments From 2017
Reddit's API and deletion tools have changed significantly since 2017. Posts from this era may have been indexed by third-party archival sites like Pushshift, making them harder to fully erase — but removing them from Reddit itself is still the essential first step. This guide walks you through the fastest way to find and delete your 2017 Reddit history using Karmdit's bulk deletion tool.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Connect Your Reddit Account
Sign in to Karmdit with your Reddit account using OAuth. Karmdit never stores your password — only a temporary access token is used.
Filter Your History to 2017
Use Karmdit's date filter to narrow your post and comment history to 2017. You can set a date range from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 to capture all posts from that year.
Preview and Select Posts to Delete
Review your 2017 posts and comments. You can exclude specific posts you want to keep. Sort by karma, subreddit, or date to prioritize what to remove.
Delete in Bulk
Click "Delete Selected" and Karmdit will process your 2017 posts automatically, respecting Reddit's API rate limits to protect your account from being flagged.
Tips & Important Notes
Posts from 2017 may appear in Google search results even after Reddit deletion — check Google's cache and use the URL Removal Tool if needed.
If you posted with a different username in 2017, you'll need to audit that account separately.
Third-party Reddit archival sites like Reveddit may still show cached versions of deleted posts — check there after deleting.
Use Karmdit's filter by subreddit to target specific communities from that year without deleting everything.
Ready to Clean Your Reddit History?
Karmdit is the fastest way to bulk delete Reddit posts and comments. Filter by date, subreddit, or karma — then delete everything in minutes. Used by 500,000+ Reddit users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still delete Reddit posts from 2017?
Yes. Reddit retains your posts and comments indefinitely unless you delete them. You can delete 2017 posts at any time through Reddit's interface or, much faster, using Karmdit's bulk deletion tool which handles hundreds of posts in minutes.
Will Google still show my deleted 2017 Reddit posts?
Google may cache Reddit pages for days to weeks. After deleting on Reddit, the posts will eventually disappear from Google results as the cache expires. You can speed this up by submitting the Reddit URL to Google's URL Removal Tool in Search Console.
What if my 2017 Reddit posts were archived by third-party sites?
Sites like Wayback Machine, Reveddit, or Pushshift may have cached your old posts. Reddit deletion removes the source but not these caches. For Pushshift-indexed posts (primarily before 2023), you may need to contact those services directly. Karmdit handles the Reddit deletion — the critical first step.
How long does it take to delete all my 2017 Reddit posts?
It depends on how many posts you had in 2017. Most users complete their 2017 cleanup in under 10 minutes using Karmdit. The tool processes posts automatically while respecting Reddit's API rate limits.
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