Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com
By Scharon Harding · Sep 30, 2026, 2:53 PM CDT
Soon, Reddit won’t let people use Old.Reddit.com unless they have used the site while logged in within the previous six months. In July, Reddit started requiring that users be logged in to access Old Reddit. This new requirement is an effort to reduce Reddit’s biggest source of scraping and automated traffic, the company says. Today, the social media platform announced additional upcoming restrict
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AI analysisAppeal to AuthorityThe article relies on an internal employee’s statement to convey the policy, positioning the employee as an authoritative source.
FramingThe policy is framed as a proactive measure against harmful scraping, presenting Reddit’s motive in a positive light without external corroboration.
Limited ContextThe quote emphasizes that most users will be covered, but the article does not provide data on user distribution or potential impact.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The article does not explain how the six‑month usage requirement will be enforced, what proportion of users will be affected, or what alternative access options (if any) Reddit will provide.
Important context
Reddit has previously introduced a login requirement for Old Reddit in July, and the new restriction is framed as a measure to combat scraping and automated traffic on the platform.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe piece reports Reddit’s announced policy changes and includes a direct quote from an employee; it does not contain overt opinion, but it presents the company’s rationale without independent verification.