Reddit will block Old Reddit for users who don’t use it for six months
Fan of Old Reddit? Be sure to use it at least once every six months or you'll lose it.
Reddit is set to block access to its Old Reddit platform for users who haven't engaged with it within the past six months. Old Reddit, also known colloquially as "The Old Platform," is the older version of Reddit that many users prefer over the newer design. According to Reddit, the company will begin restricting Old Reddit access for inactive users, with the change set to roll out in the coming months.
The move aims to curb the use of unauthenticated access, primarily from AI bots, which are scraping Reddit's content for free. Currently, only logged-in users can access Old Reddit, but this new rule will be applicable to users who have used Old Reddit in the last six months, effectively limiting the platform's reach to active users.
Notably, Reddit mods will be exempt from this requirement. The announcement comes amid broader changes at Reddit, including the discontinuation of RSS feeds and the public API, which the company attributes to the prevalence of AI bots. Reddit has been exploring licensing deals with AI companies, which have proven to be lucrative.
The company has not yet indicated whether Old Reddit will eventually be phased out, but the changes suggest a possible shift away from the older version of the platform.
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