Start Tracking Reddit Mentions Automatically With F5Bot

Reddit moves fast. Too fucking fast to be real honest. One comment thread can be the start of conversion boost or access to the top posters club, or the beginning of a mess you didn’t ask for. Either way, if your name, your business name, or niche gets mentioned, you should know about it. If you’ve ever wondered what people are saying about you on Reddit, but didn’t want to waste hours scrolling or searching or even risk shadowbans using shady tools. If that’s you, and definitely me, F5Bot might be your new best friend. I ended up stumbling upon her when another moderator said they regularly search their sub name to see what folks are saying. I figured that sounded like something that had to be able to be automated. And once I found this platform, I immediately set it up for Creators Spicy Tea and for Alley Rope. Let’s break down exactly what it is, how it works, and why it’s a smart tool for creators like us.

What is F5Bot?

F5Bot is a free keyword tracking tool that sends you an email every time your chosen terms pop up on Reddit, Hacker News, or Lobsters. It does not log into your account or interact with Reddit in any way. It just scans public posts and comments using Reddit’s own API and lets you know when someone mentions your name, your niche, or anything else you input as a keyword.

No logins. No bots. No sketchy scraping.

Is It Safe? Yes. Here’s Why:

This tool is 100% passive. It doesn’t connect to your Reddit account, post anything, or interact on your behalf. That means:

• It does not connect to your Reddit account
• It does not post or message on your behalf
• It does not require any login credentials
• It uses Reddit’s public API so it is fully within Reddit’s terms

All it needs is your email and your keywords. That’s it. No account linking, no personal data harvesting, no creepy tracking.

Why Use F5Bot as a Creator?

Because you deserve to know what’s being said about your brand—without spending all day digging through subreddits. F5Bot gives you:

• Brand monitoring
  • Know when someone drops your name or links your work. Get alerts showing what people are saying about you in real time.
• Reputation protection
  • Spot impersonators or drama early, catch negative comments in time to strategize
• Market research
  • Track what fans are saying about your niche in their own words
• Content cues
  • See what types of content or requests are getting attention.

You are not just protecting your name. You are also gathering real time insights about your audience and your market without having to actively search.

Deciding What to Track:

Start with just a few focused keywords and update them over time as your brand evolves. C considering starting with:

• Your creator name (plus common misspellings)
• Your Reddit handle
• Your platforms
• Any subreddits you own
• Your top selling offer types
• Keywords related to your niche

Best Practices:

To keep things clean and useful:

• Start with five keywords or less
• Check alerts weekly not obsessively
• Use what you learn to tweak bios promos or content plans
• Adjust your keyword list monthly as trends shift
• Save relevant threads that spark content ideas FAQs or promo angles
• Be sure to add allow-nsfw. In the flag section if your content is NSFW
• Read their doc for other tag options such as only-reddit to only gather data from Reddit

Bonus tip. Use this to track what people are saying about your competitors too. It helps you spot gaps demand or language you can use in your own offers.

Final Thoughts

F5Bot is creator-safe, Reddit-approved, and incredibly useful for staying in the loop. If you’re serious about growing your brand and protecting your name, this is a tool you’ll want in your back pocket.

Use it to work smarter, and more informed.