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Reddit tests ads in search results

First reported Oct 29, 4:08 PM ET · Latest Nov 3, 2:24 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 3, 2:37 PM ET

Where things stand

Reddit is experimenting with advertising placements within its search results, TechCrunch reports. The move comes as the platform grapples with falling search traffic and broader growth concerns.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The latest step is the rollout of ad slots directly in Reddit’s search interface.

Every report, newest first

  1. Reddit tests ads in search results as traffic declines and growth concerns mount — TechCrunch

    The new ad placements could help Reddit squeeze more revenue from existing users as Google's AI search changes how people discover its content.

  2. As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it’s shifting to a logged-in experience — TechCrunch

    As AI transforms how people find information online, Reddit is rethinking its open-web roots to protect its audience and business.

Questions

  • It remains unclear how much revenue the new search ads will generate and how users will react to ads appearing in search results. Open

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More: background

Declining search traffic, driven by changes in how AI-powered search engines surface content, has pressured Reddit’s growth. To counter this, the company previously shifted to a mandatory logged‑in experience to better control its audience and monetize more effectively.

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