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About Reddit
Instead of jumping between clunky mobile web pages and disconnected message boards on your phone, the official Android app brings millions of daily discussions under one roof. You open it up and immediately reach thousands of independent forums dedicated to niche hobbies, breaking news, gaming tips, and random internet humor.
The platform relies on a voting system rather than standard likes. Community members drop upvotes or downvotes on posts and comments, which pushes high-quality answers to the top while hiding clutter. You can participate under an anonymous profile, ask sensitive advice, or follow unfiltered Ask Me Anything sessions hosted by public figures and experts. Built-in tools also let you share videos, chat directly with other members, and customize avatar gear.
This app is not built for people seeking a traditional real-name social feed for personal friends and family. It also does not remove ads unless you subscribe to Reddit Premium, and new accounts cannot post in certain communities until they earn enough karma points through upvotes.
If you want to read global news in r/worldnews, learn trivia in r/todayilearned, or get community advice, everything stays organized inside distinct channels. You can also save posts, control sync settings, and manage media uploads directly from your Android device.
- Karma votingUpvotes and downvotes determine post visibility across discussion threads.
- Anonymous profilesUsers can comment, post questions, and chat without revealing real identities.
- Topic communitiesOver 100,000 active forums cover news, gaming, memes, and specialized Q&A.
- Live AMAsPublic figures, experts, and celebrities host interactive question sessions.
Permissions
- Locationapproximate location (network-based)
- Photos/Media/Filesread the contents of your USB storage
- Photos/Media/Filesmodify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Storageread the contents of your USB storage
- Storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- Cameratake pictures and videos
- Microphonerecord audio
- Wi-Fi connection informationview Wi-Fi connections
- Otherview network connections
- Othercontrol flashlight
- Otherfull network access
- Otherchange your audio settings
- Otherread sync settings
- Otherrun at startup
- Othercontrol vibration
- Otherprevent device from sleeping
- Othertoggle sync on and off
- Otherinstall shortcuts
- Otherread Google service configuration
What's new
Thanks for updating the Reddit app! We've updated our Android app with bug fixes and changes to improve your overall experience.
Common questions
Is the Reddit app free to use?
Yes, the app is freeware that you can download and use for free. Optional ad removal, custom app icons, and exclusive avatar items are available through a paid Reddit Premium subscription.
Why can't I post in certain Reddit communities?
Some communities set karma minimums to maintain content standards and reduce spam. You earn karma when other users upvote your posts and comments across the platform.
Do I need to use my real name on Reddit?
No, profiles are anonymous by default. You can create a username that does not display your actual identity while participating in discussions or sending private chats.