Reddit to require user login for browsing
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Reddit, Steve Huffman
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October 29, 2026
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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman announced a shift toward a 'logged-in-only experience'. The change aims to protect data and improve ad relevance, following a decline in search traffic. Testing will begin in select markets outside the US in the coming months.
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