Who Can Manage Reddit Ads for Shopify? DIY vs Hiring an Agency (2026)
You can manage Reddit ads for Shopify yourself if Reddit's Shopify integration is connected, you can make ads that look native to Reddit, and you can test for about 3 months. Hire an agency when you want to scale, when Reddit's numbers don't match Shopify's, or when nobody has time for creative and comments. Here's how to choose.
When can you manage Reddit ads for Shopify yourself?
Reddit's Shopify integration is connected. It became generally available in May 2026 and sets up your catalog and tracking, so you can run Dynamic Product Ads without code.
You check results in Shopify, not only in Reddit Ads Manager.
You can make ads that look like Reddit posts: your product in real use, not studio shots.
Someone can reply to comments within a day.
You can test properly: in our experience, about $6,000 over 3 months ($2,000 a month).
When should you hire an agency for Reddit ads on Shopify?
You want to scale. When we pushed Reddit Max to 2.2x its budget for one ecommerce brand, Reddit's numbers improved but Shopify revenue per day fell 29%. See the Reddit Max scaling case study.
Reddit and Shopify disagree. People often see a Reddit ad and buy later through Google or a direct visit, so Reddit looks weaker than it is. See the Reddit ads attribution gap.
You have a big catalog. Picking product sets, testing Collection Ads and keeping sale prices right takes time.
Nobody has time for creative and comments.
What does a Reddit ads agency do for a Shopify store?
Connects Reddit's Shopify integration and checks that purchases come through with order values.
Finds the communities where your buyers talk, and builds cold and remarketing campaigns.
Sets up Dynamic Product Ads and Collection Ads, plus normal ads to compare against.
Writes Reddit-native creative and tests it in a structured way.
Replies to comments, because questions under ads often turn into sales.
Reports on Shopify revenue and cost per purchase, not clicks.
DIY vs agency: which is cheaper?
DIY costs your ad spend plus your time. An agency costs your ad spend plus a fee. Agencies usually charge a monthly fee, a percentage of ad spend, or a one-time project. DIY is cheaper only if your time is cheap and your tests are set up right. A wrong objective or broken tracking can waste a whole test budget.
How do you get started either way?
Connect Reddit's Shopify integration and check that purchases show up.
List 10 to 20 communities where people talk about your product category.
Launch one cold campaign and one remarketing campaign.
Check results in Shopify every week, and give the account about 3 months before you decide whether Reddit works.
Want a plan first? Our Reddit Ads Game Plan ($599) maps your communities, creative and setup, so you can run it yourself or hand it to us for Done-For-You management. More in Reddit Ads for Shopify and DTC Brands.
Who can manage Reddit ads for Shopify: FAQ
Can I run Reddit ads for my Shopify store myself?
Yes. Connect Reddit's Shopify integration, target the communities where your buyers talk, and judge results in Shopify. Plan for about 3 months of testing.
Does Reddit integrate with Shopify?
Yes. Reddit's Shopify integration became generally available in May 2026. It connects your catalog and tracking, so you can run Dynamic Product Ads.
How much does a Reddit ads agency cost for a Shopify store?
Agencies usually charge a monthly fee, a percentage of ad spend, or a one-time project, plus your ad spend. Our Reddit Ads Game Plan is a one-time $599 project.
About the author
Written by Dāvis Lejnieks, CEO of Undecided Agency and a Redditor for 15+ years. He plans and runs Reddit ad campaigns for DTC, gaming and app brands, and shares what the data shows here.
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