GoKawiilReddit will limit Old Reddit access to recent users, drop RSS support
Reddit announced it will soon restrict the classic desktop site to logged-in accounts that have used Old Reddit within the past six months, blocking new accounts and long-dormant users from the interface. Moderators are exempt from this recent-usage rule. Separately, Reddit said it will end support for RSS feeds starting November 13, citing their use for large-scale scraping.
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These moves extend Reddit's ongoing effort to curb automated data harvesting by AI companies, following earlier API restrictions that shut down third-party apps. The company says a prior login requirement already cut automated abuse, suggesting it views usage-based gatekeeping as an effective tool even as it risks alienating loyal Old Reddit users. CEO Steve Huffman's comments suggest Reddit may eventually want to preserve Old Reddit's look on new infrastructure rather than kill it outright, though no firm commitment has been made.
- Old Reddit access will soon require use within the last six months, per Reddit's own timeline.
- New accounts and moderators are treated differently—new users are barred, moderators remain exempt.
- RSS feed support ends November 13 as part of the same anti-scraping push.
Source: engadget.com — Karissa Bell, 2026-09-30
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