Some subreddits could be paywalled, hints Reddit CEO
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman announced plans for paywalled subreddits and AI-powered search to boost revenue, while assuring users that the free version will remain despite potential community backlash.
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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has indicated that the platform may introduce paywalled subreddits as part of its strategy to generate new revenue streams. During an earnings call, Huffman mentioned that Reddit is exploring various monetization options, including testing AI-powered search results, which could enhance advertising revenue. This follows previous efforts to monetize the platform, such as charging developers for API access, which led to the shutdown of the popular third-party app Apollo amid user protests. Huffman reassured users that the traditional free version of Reddit would remain, but he suggested that new types of subreddits with exclusive content could emerge. This potential shift towards paywalled content may provoke backlash from the Reddit community, which values the platform's user-generated content and sense of community ownership. The company is navigating the delicate balance between commercial interests and user satisfaction as it prepares for its IPO and seeks sustainable income sources.
- Reddit may introduce paywalled subreddits to generate revenue.
- The platform is testing AI-powered search results to enhance advertising income.
- Previous monetization efforts included charging for API access, leading to user protests.
- Huffman assures that the free version of Reddit will continue to exist.
- The potential changes may face resistance from the Reddit community.
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6 commentsIs the ad business so bad these days that they can't effectively monetize this? It seems like they're flailing around in desperation instead of leveraging their core advantages.
The sycophants at the top have cashed out, and the corpse is just still falling towards the ground.
But the actual suggestion seems to be more along the lines of a competitor to patreon-linked discords, where patrons get access to a specific community, which is fine? As long as Reddit doesn't ban other subreddits discussing the same topics as the paid subreddits, they can be safely ignored if it's not your thing.
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