GoKawiilReddit begins testing ads within its search results
Reddit is piloting a new ad format that places sponsored content directly inside search results, matched to the relevance of a user's query. For example, searching for an espresso station or a home office setup could surface ads for related products like coffee machines or desks. The company says it is starting with a limited group of advertisers.
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The move extends Reddit's existing ad formats—which already include feed, thread, and AMA ads—into a new, high-intent surface where users are actively seeking information, potentially making ads more lucrative for advertisers. This could signal Reddit's continued push to diversify revenue streams as it faces pressure to grow ad income following its public listing.
- Reddit is piloting ads embedded in search results tied to query relevance.
- The test starts with a limited set of advertisers before any broader rollout.
- This adds to Reddit's existing ad surfaces across feeds, threads, and AMAs.
Source: theverge.com — Emma Roth, 2026-11-03
Published there as: “Reddit is adding more ads”
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