This tutorial covers how to search within a specific subreddit using both desktop and mobile platforms.
🖥️ On Desktop (Browser)
- Go to the Subreddit
Navigate to the subreddit you want to search.
Example:https://www.reddit.com/r/GLiNet/
- Use the Search Bar at the Top
At the top of the page, you’ll see a search bar. - Type Your Keywords
Enter what you’re looking for (e.g.,wireguard setup
,Flint 2 VPN
). - Important: Restrict to This Subreddit Only
- After typing your search, press
Enter
. - On the results page, look for a filter bar just below the search input.
- Click “Posts” if needed, and check that the filter says
in r/YourSubredditName
. - If it doesn’t, use the format:
search term site:reddit.com/r/YourSubredditName
- Or include
subreddit:GLiNet
in your search query.
📱 On the Reddit Mobile App
- Open the Reddit App and go to the desired subreddit.
- Tap the magnifying glass (🔍) icon at the top.
- Enter your search keywords.
- Tap the filter at the top labeled “All” and select “Posts in r/YourSubreddit”.
✅ Pro Tips
- Use quotes
" "
for exact matches
Example:"Slate AX repeater mode"
- Use
+
for required terms
Example:Flint +VPN
- Use
-
to exclude words
Example:Flint -Slate
- You can also search from Google:
site:reddit.com/r/GLiNet flint firmware issue