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Reddit shifts to logged-in experience as search traffic falls
Original: As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it’s shifting to a logged-in experience
Reddit has announced it is moving toward a logged-in user experience, citing a decline in traffic coming from search engines. The change means visitors may increasingly need accounts to browse content. The move is being read as a response to shrinking referrals from Google, as AI tools and algorithm changes reshape how people find information online, raising questions about access and openness.
Why now: Declining search referrals driven by AI-powered answers are forcing Reddit to rethink how it reaches and monetises users.
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