old-reddit

Reddit signals upcoming changes to old.reddit.com and starts restricting new API requests, pushing third-party apps to its Developer Platform, continuing its contentious relationship with developers and AI companies.

Reddit now requires login to use its old design (old.reddit.com), citing safety concerns about abusive scraping and automated traffic, which frustrates users who prefer the simpler interface.

Reddit will require users to log in to access old.reddit.com, citing the need to combat abusive scraping and automated traffic, which may upset users who prefer the old interface for its simplicity and privacy.