r/NewToReddit for brand marketing: what AI answers cite and where we have posted
r/NewToReddit threads were cited 274 times in 62 AI answers we tracked (Aug 1, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026), which ranks it #13 of the 138 subreddits cited 50 or more times. We have placed under 50 verified comments there, so none of our own placement numbers for it are published.
274
AI citations of its threads
86
different threads cited
under 50
verified comments we placed
#13
of 138 by AI citations
How AI answers use r/NewToReddit
| Engine | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini (2.0 and 2.5 Flash) | 157 | 57% |
| Perplexity (Sonar) | 117 | 43% |
| OpenAI models (GPT-4o, GPT-5.1) | 0 | 0% |
| Question type | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Describing a problem | 181 | 66% |
| Looking for a product to buy | 93 | 34% |
| Comparing products or competitors | 0 | 0% |
The r/NewToReddit threads AI answers cite most
| Thread (from its link) | Times cited |
|---|---|
| Help howto engage on reddit 101 | 15 |
| Why do so many innocent posts on reddit get | 12 |
| Can someone explain to me why i keep getting | 12 |
| How do you prevent downvotes | 10 |
| What is reddit etiquette | 9 |
These 5 threads account for 58 of the 274 citations.
Our verified comments in r/NewToReddit
We have placed under 50 verified comments in r/NewToReddit, so we publish no placement numbers for it.
Reading the r/NewToReddit numbers
Gemini supplies the largest share of the citations (57%, 157 of 274), ahead of Perplexity at 43%.
By question type, describing a problem accounts for 66% of the answers that cited r/NewToReddit, then looking for a product to buy (34%) and comparing products or competitors (0%).
Citations are spread out: the most-cited thread accounts for 5% of them and the top three for 14%, out of 86 different threads.
Before you post anything yourself, read the rules of r/NewToReddit; moderators change them. For how these threads reach answers, see the AI search guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do AI answers cite r/NewToReddit?
Yes. In 66,986 AI answers we tracked between Jan 9, 2026 and Oct 2, 2026, r/NewToReddit threads were cited 274 times across 62 answers and 86 different threads.
How many comments has CommunityMentions placed in r/NewToReddit?
Fewer than 50 verified comments, so we do not publish a count for it.
Similar general-interest subreddits
| Subreddit | AI citations | Our verified comments | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| r/AskReddit | under 50 | 215 | 58,645,639 |
| r/NoStupidQuestions | 68 | under 50 | |
| r/explainlikeimfive | 53 | under 50 |
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Method
Counts come from CommunityMentions' AI-answer tracking and delivery database; anything under 50 shows as "under 50". The page text is generated from those counts. Full method.
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