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People are reacting to Reddit limiting access via its mobile website, including reports that the site blocked daily visits. The discussion also includes users exploring alternatives to Reddit and even making their own Reddit-like platform.

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Key Takeaway Reddit appears to be testing restrictions on mobile web access to drive app usage, sparking user backlash and alternative experiments.
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Reddit appears to be testing restrictions on mobile web access to drive app usage, sparking user backlash and alternative experiments.

People are reacting to Reddit limiting access via its mobile website, including reports that the site blocked daily visits. The discussion also includes users exploring alternatives to Reddit and even making their own Reddit-like platform.

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Ars Technica · 17d ago
Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website

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psephos.cc · 17h ago
I made my own Reddit alternative

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Action being tested Blocking mobile web to force app downloads
Reported impact Blocked a user’s daily visit to the mobile website
Community context r/privacy thread discusses the mobile web blocking test

What to Watch

  • Follow r/privacy for continued reports on Reddit mobile web blocking behavior. Ars Technica
  • Look for new Reddit alternatives and community-run experiments as more users build replacements. Tildes

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