GoKawiilReddit to restrict Old Reddit access and end RSS support by Nov 2026
Reddit announced it will limit Old Reddit's interface to users who have accessed it within the past six months, building on an earlier requirement that users log in to use the old UI. The company also said it will discontinue RSS feed support on November 13, 2026, citing large-scale scraping and automated abuse, and is pointing moderators toward Devvit apps like Discord Relay as an alternative.
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Reddit frames both moves as anti-scraping measures, but the company has separately struck paid data-licensing deals with AI firms, a contrast that some commenters in the announcement thread flagged as inconsistent. The RSS shutdown could disrupt moderation tools that subreddits have relied on for years, forcing communities to adopt Reddit-sanctioned alternatives instead.
- Old Reddit access will soon require use within the last six months, not just a login.
- RSS feed support ends November 13, 2026, affecting moderation workflows that depend on it.
- Reddit cites scraping prevention, though it reportedly allows paid AI data access, drawing user criticism.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Ben Lovejoy, 2026-10-01
Published there as: “Reddit is making two changes some long-time users won’t like”
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