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Reddit now lets you choose between For You and Following feeds
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Ben Lovejoy
Source published: 29/10/2026, 12:33:06 UTC
Briefing created: 09/11/2026, 04:25:12 UTC
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Briefings
Reddit launched a new algorithmic 'For You' feed on October 29, 2026, designed to surface diverse communities beyond traditional following. Users can opt out of this feature entirely, though the system's specific matching logic and performance metrics remain unmeasured.
Key points
- Reddit introduced an algorithmic 'For You' feed on October 29, 2026, to discover new communities and threads matching user interests.
- Users can choose to disable this feature, but the system's matching criteria and effectiveness are not yet quantified.
Context
This update marks Reddit's expansion of its feed options, allowing users to select between traditional 'Following' and algorithmic 'For You' feeds. The change aims to increase content discovery but lacks empirical validation regarding its impact on user engagement or community health.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the announcement date of October 29, 2026, with no data on user adoption rates, engagement metrics, or long-term effects of the new feed.
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