Reddit Saved Post Exporter

WHAT IT DOES

Reddit Saved Post Exporter is a browser extension that automatically scans the current Reddit page for saved posts, saved post containers, and user saved items. It detects saved post elements by examining class names, IDs, and data attributes for patterns like ".saved-item", ".saved-post", ".saved", and related selectors. The extension adds a floating export button (💾) next to the saved posts section, providing quick access to export controls. Clicking the button opens a panel where you can export saved posts, filter by subreddit, select export format (CSV, JSON, or Plain Text), and store export history locally. The panel displays the number of saved posts found and provides subreddit filtering. Exported data includes post title, subreddit, URL, author, and timestamp. You can copy exports to clipboard or download as files. The extension maintains a saved post export database with export history, notes, and tags. The main panel shows export history with timestamps, post counts, formats, and filters. All data is stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue, ensuring your export history persists across page reloads and browser sessions. This helps Reddit users who want to backup their saved posts, organize them by subreddit, or analyze their saved content.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs on any Reddit page that displays saved posts, saved post containers, or user saved items – primarily the Reddit saved posts page (reddit.com/user/.../saved). The extension intelligently adapts to different page structures and supports a wide range of common Reddit display patterns. No manual configuration is required per site; the extension automatically detects saved post elements using a flexible pattern matching system. This makes it ideal for Reddit users who want to export and organize their saved posts.

HOW TO USE

Simply install the extension and navigate to your Reddit saved posts page. The extension automatically detects saved posts and shows an export button (💾) next to the saved posts section with a post count indicator. Click the button to open the saved post export panel. The panel shows the number of saved posts found. Use the subreddit filter to export posts from specific subreddits only. Select your preferred export format (CSV, JSON, or Plain Text). Click "Export All" to copy the export to your clipboard, or "Download as File" to save it as a file. A floating button (📦) appears in the bottom-right corner of the page – click this to open the panel from anywhere. The panel also shows a preview of the first few saved posts and your export history. Use the "Clear All Data" button to remove all tracking data when needed.

ONE TECHNICAL SECTION – WHY IT WORKS

The extension uses DOM traversal to identify and extract saved post information. The detection system uses a comprehensive set of CSS selectors targeting saved post containers including ".saved-item", ".saved-post", and ".saved .thing". For each saved post, the extension extracts the title from the ".title a" element, subreddit from ".subreddit a" or subreddit links, URL from the post link, author from ".author" elements, and timestamp from "time" elements. The extension filters out duplicate posts and handles Reddit's pagination structure. The export formats are generated from the extracted data: CSV with headers for spreadsheet compatibility, JSON for structured data, and plain text for readability. The subreddit filter is applied client-side by matching the extracted subreddit names. Export history is stored with timestamps, post counts, formats, and filter settings. A MutationObserver detects dynamic content updates and re-scans only when new saved posts appear, balancing real-time accuracy with system performance.

THE PANEL – DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The saved post export panel includes a draggable title bar, allowing you to position it anywhere on screen for convenient access during browsing. The extension remembers your preferred position per website, so the panel opens in the same location each time you return to that domain. The panel supports snap-to-edge behavior – when dragged near screen edges, it gently snaps into place for a tidy workspace layout. You can collapse the panel down to just its title bar by clicking the collapse button, keeping it accessible without taking up screen space. The export controls and history are contained within a scrollable body, ensuring all content remains accessible even on smaller screens. Pressing the Escape key closes the panel instantly, returning you to your Reddit browsing workflow.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to be installed and enabled, as it relies on BotGentz's userscript injection and GM_* API shims for cross-browser compatibility. Websites frequently update their HTML structures and class names, which may cause saved post detection to break temporarily – we actively maintain the matching patterns and release updates regularly. The extension stores all export data, notes, and history exclusively in your local browser storage (GM_setValue); no data is ever transmitted to any external server or third party. The extension does not read, modify, or interfere with any Reddit content or functionality beyond the saved post display – it operates on the page content and stores only metadata (post titles, subreddits, URLs, authors, timestamps, and notes) that you explicitly create. You are responsible for backing up your export history data if you switch browsers or clear your storage. Use this tool responsibly and in accordance with Reddit's Terms of Service.