About
Reddit is a social platform where millions of people gather in over 100,000 subreddit communities to discuss news, ask questions, and share ideas on topics ranging from pop culture and sports to tech and gaming. Users can create posts, upvote or downvote content, and build karma based on community appreciation. The app features trending discussions, breaking news coverage, dedicated communities organized by interests and expertise like r/AskReddit, r/News, r/Gaming, r/Movies, and r/Music, plus an optional Reddit Premium subscription for an ad-free experience and exclusive features.
Highlights
- Over 100,000 subreddit communities organized by interests, expertise, and topics
- Upvote and downvote system with karma scoring based on community appreciation
- Dedicated communities for news, gaming, movies, music, and advice like r/AskReddit and r/News
- Reddit Premium subscription for ad-free browsing, premium avatar gear, and exclusive access to r/lounge
Best for
People seeking real conversations and advice on specific interests, from breaking news and current events to gaming tips, movie discussions, and personal questions answered by experienced community members.
At a glance
Reddit is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,479,283 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by reddit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Reddit free?
- Yes — Reddit is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Reddit available on?
- Reddit is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Reddit?
- Reddit is a social platform where millions of people gather in over 100,000 subreddit communities to discuss news, ask questions, share tips, and have conversations about topics they care about.
- How does the upvote and karma system work?
- Every post and comment can be upvoted or downvoted by community members. The more upvotes you get, the more visible your post becomes. Your karma score reflects how much the community appreciates your contributions.
- What is Reddit Premium?
- Reddit Premium is a subscription service that provides an ad-free browsing experience, premium avatar gear, access to r/lounge, custom app icons, and more. It renews monthly or annually and can be canceled anytime in your device's Account Settings.
- What are the alternatives to Reddit?
- Reddit is similar to Reeder., News Explorer, Apollo for Reddit, and X. Browse related apps by tag: news and social networking.
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