Reddit News & Updates for May 2025

Reddit Pro Launches New Profile Tools to Enhance Business Engagement

21 days ago

Reddit has introduced Pro Profile Tools for businesses to improve engagement. The profile setup is now easier, allowing businesses to create a clear identity with suggested bios during sign-up, needing just their website and a description. They can also crosspost relevant community conversations to their profiles, boosting credibility. These tools help establish professional identities and foster trust, enabling better connections and success on Reddit.

Reddit Introduces New Tools for Easier Posting and Community Engagement

2 months ago

Reddit is introducing new tools to improve user engagement. A post check feature helps users verify if their content complies with community rules before posting. If a post is removed, users will get a prompt to repost it in a different subreddit. Community posting requirements will be displayed to reduce confusion. Relevant communities will be suggested when creating a post. Users can also view metrics on post performance to enhance future contributions.

OpenAI expected to pay Reddit $70M for exclusive content licensing deal

3 months ago

SEO Reddit

Reddit's content licensing deals with Google and OpenAI contribute 10% to its revenue, according to COO Jen Wong. Advertising is still the main revenue source, with Q4 ad revenue growing 60% year-over-year. Total revenue for the year was $1.3 billion, up 62%, but the company reported a net loss of $484.3 million. Reddit is focusing on enhancing ad capabilities through machine learning and automation while maintaining user privacy in its licensing agreements.

Reddit Partners with Intercontinental Exchange to Develop Data Analytics Tools

3 months ago

Reddit is partnering with Intercontinental Exchange to create data and analytics products for the financial sector. This collaboration will link Reddit's discussions to Intercontinental Exchange's data science tools, generating datasets for portfolio optimization and algorithmic trading. It will help financial professionals use Reddit's content for investment decisions. Reddit's Data API Terms remain unchanged, requiring approval for commercial use.

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Reddit Launches AI-Powered 'Reddit Answers' for Enhanced Q&A Experience

5 months ago

Reddit has launched Reddit Answers, an AI-powered feature aimed at improving how users find information. Initially available to select users in the U.S., it will expand internationally. Users can ask questions and receive curated responses from existing discussions, highlighting real user interactions. The feature supports English for now, with plans for multi-language support and broader access in the future.

Reddit Restricts Moderators' Ability to Switch Subreddits from Public to Private

8 months ago

Reddit is restricting moderators' ability to switch subreddits from public to private without admin approval, following last year's protests over API pricing changes. This new policy also applies to changing community types, including NSFW settings. The move aims to prevent disruptions and protect the platform's long-term health. Smaller communities will have automatic approvals.

Reddit Expands AI-Powered Post Translation to 35+ New Countries

8 months ago

Reddit is expanding its AI-powered post translation feature to over 35 new countries, including Brazil, Spain, Germany, Italy, the Philippines, and Latin America. Users can translate posts and comments into their preferred languages and participate in conversations in their own language. The feature is available across mobile, web, and desktop, with a banner indicating translated posts. Search engines will show translated Reddit content.

Publishers Boost Reddit Presence After Google's Helpful Content Update Increases Traffic

9 months ago

SEO Reddit

Google's Helpful Content Update in September 2023 boosted Reddit's search visibility, leading to a surge in traffic. Publishers like Yahoo, Puck, and The New York Times are creating or revamping Reddit accounts to tap into this traffic. Reddit's new tools, such as a simplified AMA feature and improved embed product, facilitate these efforts. Social referrals from Facebook have declined, making Reddit an attractive alternative for audience engagement.

Reddit to Test AI-Powered Search Result Pages with Summaries and Recommendations

9 months ago

AI Reddit

Reddit will test AI-generated summaries at the top of search results to help users explore content and discover new communities. CEO Steve Huffman announced the feature, using both first-party and third-party technology, will be tested later this year. This follows Reddit's partnerships with OpenAI and Google. The company reported 342.3 million weekly active users and $281.2 million in revenue for Q2, surpassing estimates.

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