How do I cite a Reddit post in Bluebook?

To cite a Reddit post in Bluebook (21st edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What is the Bluebook format for a Reddit post citation?

The Bluebook format requires specific elements like author, title, date, and source location arranged in a particular order.

How to Cite a Reddit or Forum Post in Bluebook (21st edition)

Learn how to cite Reddit threads, AMAs, and online forum or discussion-board posts in Bluebook format (21st edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Bluebook Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Bluebook format for citing a Reddit post in your bibliography:

Bluebook Example for a Reddit or Forum Post

Bluebook does not give a Reddit post an entry in the bibliography — it is cited in a note only. Here is that note, formatted by the official Bluebook CSL style definition:

u/quiet_scholar, How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?, r/AskAcademia, Reddit (2024), https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123.

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your Reddit post.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Bluebook (21st edition) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Bluebook requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: bluebook.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a Reddit post in Bluebook?: To cite a Reddit post in Bluebook (21st edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the Bluebook format for a Reddit post citation?: The Bluebook format requires specific elements like author, title, date, and source location arranged in a particular order.
What does the in-text citation look like for a Reddit post in Bluebook?: In Bluebook, the in-text citation for the example above is u/quiet_scholar, How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?, r/AskAcademia, Reddit (2024), https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123.