According to sources, Reddit Inc. is once again in discussions with potential investors regarding an initial public offering (IPO) for the social media company. This comes as the market eagerly anticipates the reopening for new listings. The San Francisco-based firm, known for its role in the meme-stock frenzy that boosted equity markets in 2021, is considering an IPO as early as the first quarter of this year. Reddit had previously partnered with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. for the listing, with a potential valuation of up to $15…

Reddit, a popular social media platform functioning as a forum, is divided into numerous communities called subreddits. Within these subreddits, members engage in posting, commenting, and discussing various subjects. While Reddit is known for its abundance of images, including memes, amusing pictures, stunning artwork, and wallpapers for desktops and smartphones, it previously lacked image-focused search tools. However, this is no longer the case as the platform has introduced a new feature on its iOS and Android apps, enabling users to exclusively search for images. The feature is only available on…

Creating a robust and efficient keyword database can be a time-consuming and costly endeavor. However, for bloggers, online content creators, and website owners, it is essential for organic growth. If you are unable to invest significant time or money into building a database, there are alternative methods available. While Google Trends is a popular choice, it lacks a comprehensive understanding of grassroots-level topics and their context. Similarly, the X trending section (formerly Twitter) provides limited insight into niche keywords. So, what is the solution? We have discovered that the Reddit…

Reddit is currently conducting early tests on its platform for verification badges, introducing a fresh “Official” label. As per a Reddit admin’s post, this new label is exclusively accessible to a limited number of organizations (numbering in the double digits) that already have established connections with Reddit. The label will be displayed alongside their usernames, much like the current implementation of flairs. Reddit clarifies that this should not be taken as an endorsement or promotion by it, and is simply to identify genuine brand accounts. “The badge is a visual…

For over a month, protests on Reddit have been ongoing due to the company’s changes in API pricing. During this time, numerous third-party applications ceased their operations, citing the excessively high costs for API requests. In a show of support for these app developers, many subreddit moderators made their subreddits private for 48 hours, preventing any viewing, posting, or commenting. Unfortunately, this pressure tactic did not yield the desired results, and certain subreddits decided to remain inaccessible for an indefinite period. One such subreddit participating in the protest was r/malefashionadvice,…

It has been nearly a month since Reddit faced widespread protests and anger regarding the introduction of new API prices, which took effect on July 1, 2023. Consequently, numerous well-liked third-party Reddit applications, including Apollo, BaconReader, and Sync for Reddit, have been compelled to cease their operations. Now when you try to open Apollo on Reddit, it says “Thank you” followed by a note from its founder, Christian Selig. “Apollo shut down on June 30 due to Reddit’s drastic and sudden API price hikes for developers.” Christian Selig said in…

In June, an unprecedented conflict unfolded between a social media platform and its users over policy decisions. Reddit made headlines when it unveiled a new pricing change for its API, aimed at preventing AI platforms from utilizing the website’s data for training purposes. Unfortunately, this move had an unintended consequence for third-party apps, which were suddenly burdened with exorbitant fees to access Reddit’s data. This sparked a major disagreement between the platform’s administrators and the community, leading to protests and a significant decline in website traffic and active users for…

Although many subreddits that went offline to protest the website’s API modifications are now back up and running, some moderators are still demonstrating against the changes on the platform. According to The Verge, a few well-known subreddits that previously banned porn are now permitting users to post NSFW or Not Safe For Work content. These communities include r/interestingasfuck, r/TIHI (Thanks, I Hate It), r/mildlyinteresting, and r/videos. In the case of r/TIHI, for example, a pinned post says the subreddit is removing a rule banning extreme NSFW content and now welcomes…