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Reddit is starting a limited test of verified profiles, which places a grey checkmark beside the username of a notable person or business.
Reddit is starting a "limited alpha test" of verification for public figures, who will get a familiar gray checkmark added to their username.
Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits.
Online discussions are often dominated by a small group of active users, while the majority remain silent. This imbalance can distort perceptions of public opinion and fuel polarization.
Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) has delivered a stunning 2025 performance. Shares have surged year to date, marking one of the strongest debuts in recent tech IPO history. The social media platform turned profitable in spectacular fashion,
Reddit is taking steps to comply with the new Australian social media ban -- and is even expanding it globally. The social media and community chat forum said in a statement on Tuesday that it will verify that new members and current account holders in Australia are at least 16,
CEO Steve Huffman said Reddit would scrap its r/popular default feed because it "gives the false impression of a singular Reddit culture."
Reddit Inc. is launching new safety features globally for all under-18s on its popular online forums ahead of Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban.