How to use Single Search?

Single Search lets you do a quick, one-off search for any keyword without adding it to your tracked keywords list.

It's the fastest way to find relevant Reddit threads ranked on Google for a specific topic.

How Single Search works

Single Search uses the same method as Ranked thread discovery — it scrapesGoogle search results to find the top Reddit threads currently ranking for your keyword. This means the results you see are established, high-authority threads that are already receiving search traffic.

This is different from the New tab in your tracked keywords (which scrapes Reddit directly for fresh discussions). Single Search gives you a snapshot of what's already ranking on Google right now.

When to use Single Search

• Exploring a new keyword before committing it to your tracked list
• Quick research on a trending topic or competitor
• One-time lookups for specific phrases you don't need to monitor ongoing
• Checking if a topic is worth tracking — see what's already ranking before using a keyword slot
• Finding high-value engagement targets — quickly locate the top Reddit threads for any keyword

How to use it

1. Go to Social Listening → Mentions
2. In the keyword filter at the top, select Single Search
3. Type any keyword or phrase into the search field
4. Press search

CrowdReply will scrape Google for top-ranking Reddit threads matching your search term and display the results in the same mention card format as your tracked keywords.

Converting a Single Search to a tracked keyword

If your Single Search returns valuable results and you want to monitor this keyword ongoing:

1. Look for the Track option after running a Single Search on the right side.
2. Click it to add this keyword to your tracked keywords list
3. The keyword will now be monitored continuously both Ranked threads (from Google) andNew threads (from Reddit) will appear in your Mentions feed automatically

This is a great workflow for keyword discovery: search first, evaluate the results, then decide if it's worth a keyword slot.

Tips for effective Single Searches

• Be specific — "best CRM for real estate agents" will return more relevant results than just "CRM"
• Try competitor names — Search for a competitor's brand name to find threads where people discuss them
• Test prompt variations — If you're thinking about adding a new AI Search prompt, run it as a Single Search first to see what Reddit threads are already ranking for that topic
• Use it for quick wins — Find high-traffic threads, engage on them immediately, and move on. No need to set up tracking for a one-off opportunity.
• Check before adding keywords — Run a Single Search before committing a keyword slot to make sure the keyword generates enough relevant, high-quality results

Updated on: 22/03/2026