TechReddit will require users to log in to browse

Reddit plans to require users to log in, initially testing the change in selected markets outside the US in the coming months. CEO Steve Huffman says the move could improve user experience and advertising while protecting Reddit’s data; he says most unauthorized access occurs when users are logged out. The announcement came with Q3 2026 results, as search traffic fell meaningfully.

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