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Reddit

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A social media platform known for its user-generated content and community forums, which is planning to go public with a target valuation of $5 billion.


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Reddit is an American social news aggregation and forum platform where registered users, known as "redditors," submit content that is then voted up or down by other members. These submissions are organized into user-created boards called "subreddits," with the most popular posts appearing at the top of a subreddit and potentially on the site's front page. The platform is operated by Reddit, Inc., based in San Francisco, and is moderated by both Reddit administrators and unpaid volunteer moderators. As of December 2025, Reddit ranks among the top ten most-visited websites globally, with the United States accounting for the largest portion of its website traffic. Founded in June 2005 by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian, with Aaron Swartz joining later that year, Reddit was acquired by Condé Nast Publications in October 2006. It later became an independent subsidiary of Condé Nast's parent company, Advance Publications, in 2011. Reddit made its debut on the stock market on March 21, 2024, under the ticker symbol RDDT, and its market capitalization was approximately US$10 billion as of July 2024. The platform has been recognized for its role in political activism and its ability to foster niche communities through subreddits. However, it has also faced criticism for the spread of misinformation and for a voting system that can contribute to online echo chambers. The successful Reddit IPO is noted as an indicator of a speculative market reopening the IPO window.

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    Reddit

    Reddit ( RED-it, formerly stylized in lowercase) is an American proprietary social news aggregation and forum social media platform. Registered users (commonly referred to as "redditors") submit content to the site such as links, text posts, images, and videos, which are then voted up or down ("upvoted" or "downvoted") by other members. Posts are organized by subject into user-created boards called "subreddits". Submissions with more upvotes appear towards the top of their subreddit and, if they receive enough upvotes, ultimately on the site's front page. Reddit administrators moderate the communities. Moderation is also conducted by subreddit-specific moderators, who are unpaid volunteers. It is operated by Reddit, Inc., based in San Francisco. As of December 2025, Reddit is the sixth or seventh most-visited website in the world. According to data provided by Similarweb, 51.75% of the website traffic comes from the United States, followed by Canada at 7.01%, the United Kingdom at 6.97%, Australia at 3.97%, Germany at 3%, and the remaining 28.37% split among other countries. Reddit was founded by University of Virginia roommates Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian in June 2005, who were joined by Aaron Swartz that November. Condé Nast Publications acquired the site in October 2006. In 2011, Reddit became an independent subsidiary of Condé Nast's parent company, Advance Publications. Reddit debuted on the stock market on the morning of March 21, 2024, with the ticker symbol RDDT. The current market cap as of July 2024 is US$10 billion. Reddit has been noted for its role in political activism, particularly in the United States, with notable left-wing and anti-theist subcultures on the website. It has received praise for many of its features, such as the ability to create several subreddits for niche communities. It has been criticized for the spread of misinformation and its voting system which can encourage online echo chambers.

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    • Reddit

      Reddit (/ˈrɛdɪt/ ⓘ-Flame,_not_lame-Reddit.wav "File:LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Reddit.wav") RED-it, formerly stylized in lowercase) is an American proprietary social news aggregation and forum social media platform. Registered users (commonly referred to as "redditors") submit content to the site such as links, text posts, images, and videos, which are then voted up or down ("upvoted" or "downvoted") by other members. Posts are organized by subject into user-created boards called [...] Reddit is a website comprising user-generated content—including photos, videos, links, and text-based posts—and discussions of this content in what is essentially a bulletin board system. The name "Reddit" is a play-on-words with the phrase "read it", i.e., "I read it on Reddit." According to Reddit, in 2019, there were approximately 430 million monthly users, who are known as "redditors". The site's content is divided into categories or communities known on-site as "subreddits", of which there [...] Registering an account with Reddit is free and requires an email address. In addition to commenting and voting, registered users can also create their own subreddit on a topic of their choosing. In Reddit style, usernames begin with "u/". Noteworthy redditors include u/Poem\_for\_your\_sprog, who responds to messages across Reddit in verse, u/Shitty\_Watercolour who posts paintings in response to posts, and u/spez, the CEO of Reddit (Steve Huffman).

    • Reddit - App Store - Apple

      Welcome to Reddit, the heart of the internet. Reddit is a social network with something for everyone: trending topics, diverse discussions, and engaging communities and comment threads. Redditors have authentic and interesting conversations around all sorts of curated content. You’ll find gaming communities, bloggers, meme-makers, fandoms, travel enthusiasts, support groups, AI forums, news junkies, artists, and creators of all types. Reddit has over 100,000 online communities (forums where [...] members post and comment) dedicated to specific topics. Some of the most popular communities are: • r/AskReddit, where users can ask and answer questions • r/funny, which is full of humorous content • r/science, for scientific discussions and news • r/gifs, with funny animated gifs for your viewing pleasure On Reddit you’ll find: • Thousands of community groups Breaking news, social media trends, sports highlights, TV fan theories, open AI discussions and personalized content, there's a [...] anything you want. Ask questions on relationships, mental health, parenting, career help, fitness plans, and more. • Anonymous profiles so you can do YOU Connect with people about any topic, join interactive community groups or threads, and chat with other redditors, all anonymously. Voting and Karma: Instead of likes and hearts, Reddit’s social network runs on upvotes or downvotes. Voting on posts and comments increase or decrease the creator’s karma, and helps popular and relevant posts rise

    • Reddit - Apps on Google Play

      Do you want to ask questions, share opinions, ask for advice, participate in a debate or simply relax with memes, and funny videos? Reddit is powered by people who share your interests. Jump into discussions, explore new ideas. Be part of a community that actually feels like one. Reddit has over 100,000 online communities (forums where members post and comment anonymously) dedicated to specific topics. Some of the most popular communities are: [...] Welcome to Reddit, the heart of the internet. Reddit is the most diverse place on the web, where people from all over the world come together to share passions, ideas and experiences, creating the most authentic and interesting conversations on the Internet. [...] ■ r/AskReddit, where users can ask and answer questions on the largest Q&A forum ■ r/funny, which is full of humorous content, jokes, puns, and hilarious memes ■ r/gaming, a hub for gaming enthusiasts to discuss games, share memes, and stay updated on the latest in the gaming world. ■ r/worldnews, for global news stories, providing discussions and updates on current events from around the world. ■ r/todayilearned, a place to share interesting facts. On Reddit you’ll find:

    • Reddit Inc Homepage

      Every day, millions of people around the world post, vote, and comment in communities organized around their interests. Visit Reddit ### How Does Reddit Work? Every day, millions of people around the world post, vote, and comment in communities organized around their interests. Visit Reddit Image 4: RedditInc_HomePage_HowDoesRedditWork Image 5: HOMEPAGE GRAPHICS _ Post@2x ### Post The community can share content by posting stories, links, images, and videos. [...] Image 8: Stephen Riad Named Reddit’s New EVP, Advertising Sales Stephen Riad Named Reddit’s New EVP, Advertising Sales December 22, 2025Image 9: Testing Verified Profiles on Reddit Testing Verified Profiles on Reddit December 10, 2025Image 10: Reddit Welcomes Maria Angelidou-Smith as Chief Product Officer ​​Reddit Welcomes Maria Angelidou-Smith as Chief Product Officer November 13, 2025Image 11: Bringing News and Conversations Together with Reddit Pro Tools for Publishers Bringing News and [...] The heart of the internet Reddit is home to thousands of communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection. Whether you're into breaking news, sports, TV fan theories, or a never-ending stream of the internet's cutest animals, there's a community on Reddit for you. Image 2: RedditInc_Header_Homepage Image 3: RedditInc_HomePage_HowDoesRedditWork ### How does Reddit work?

    • Reach your customers on Reddit | Reddit for Business

      With 443M+ weekly visitors on Reddit,1 and 90% of them trust the platform to learn about new products and brands,2 Reddit Ads can help turn their interest into sales for your business. Speak with an ExpertGet Started ## The #1 platform for product conversations3 ### 51% of total online mentions of purchasing discussions are on Reddit.⁴ ### +46% Ad viewers are more likely to trust brands that advertise on Reddit.⁵ ### +27% [...] It’s simple: People trust Reddit. 90% of users trust Reddit to learn about new products and brands. For context, that’s higher than Google, Amazon, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. The communities’ trust turns into action. Redditors tend to be more informed consumers, more valuable buyers, and they go hard for their favorite brands. They’re also more likely to recommend the products they love—which never hurts. ## Success Stories [...] People come to Reddit with purposeful intention: to find out more about a topic from those who know it best, whether it's peers or brands. They trust the information they find here, discuss it with others in the community, and use it to form perspectives of their own. It’s these trusted community perspectives that drive real-world decisions. 90% of users trust Reddit to learn about new products and brands³ ## Reddit conversations drive decisions