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Reddit Introduces For You and Following Feeds
Confirmed
In Short: Reddit has introduced a new feature that allows users to choose between two homepage feeds: the For You feed, which is algorithm-driven and aims to match users' interests, and the Following feed, which shows posts only from communities they've joined.
The For You feed, similar to those used on TikTok, is designed to help users discover new communities and threads based on their interests.
In contrast, the Following feed ensures that users see content only from the subreddits they have subscribed to.
According to Reddit, the new feeds are part of ongoing efforts to simplify the platform and improve home feed personalization.
The company stated, 'Every day, millions of people come to Reddit to connect around what matters to them—sharing experiences, learning from one another, and finding a sense of belonging in communities of all kinds.'
Chief Product Officer Maria Angelidou-Smith said, 'We are continually evolving Reddit to deliver a more immersive and authentic human experience.'
The new feeds are rolling out worldwide, with the default option being the For You feed that will show content from a wide selection of the platform’s 138,000 active subreddits.
Users can switch between the For You and Following feeds to suit their browsing preferences.
The update also includes experiments with more ways for users to shape their feeds, such as hiding posts and indicating what they want to see less of.
The introduction of these feeds marks a noticeable shift in Reddit's approach to content discovery, moving away from older features like r/all and towards targeted suggestions.
This change aligns with trends seen in other social media platforms, where algorithm-driven For You feeds are becoming increasingly common.
Users can now explore new discussions and encounter different viewpoints more easily, while still having the option to focus on communities they already follow.
What's confirmed
- Fortunately, you can stick to the Following feed, which shows posts only from communities you’ve joined.
What's still developing
- Get the latest Android News in your inbox every day arrow_right Sign up to receive the latest Android News every weekday: Android Headlines / Android Apps / Reddit Takes Cues from TikTok with New 'For You' Custom Feed Reddit is splitting its homepage into two separate tabs, introducing a personalized For You feed for discovery alongside a clean Following feed for subscribed subreddits.
- It is a noticeable shift that lets you jump between algorithm recommendations and quiet posts from communities you actually joined.
- Reddit is giving your scrolling habits a new twist with two homepage feeds designed for different moods.
- Reddit says this will help you discover something different, whether that’s a fresh perspective, a new interest, or just a conversation worth joining.
- The steps to create custom feeds via the Reddit mobile app are similar to the desktop directions, but there are differences in some menu options.
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- The Reddit development team is constantly working on bettering the website, which is why they post updates as to what they've been working on every two weeks.
- Starting June 11, Reddit video comments let users record or upload short video replies, adding what the company calls a more expressive and authentic way to join conversations.
- Reddit told Android Authority that this dual-feed rollout is hitting mobile apps and desktop web browsers globally over the next few weeks.