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# 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.
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#### How Single Search works

Single Search uses the same method as **Ranked** thread discovery — it scrapes**Google 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.
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#### 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
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#### How to use it

1. Go to **Social Listening** → [Mentions](https://crowdreply.io/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.

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#### 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) and**New** threads (from Reddit) will appear in your [Mentions](https://crowdreply.io/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.
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#### 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