Reddit API fee plan causes user revolt

[Jan]

Reddit users revolt over plan to charge API fees

Reddit's plan to charge third-party apps that make heavy use of its API for their mobile apps has drawn massive backlash from the platform's users.

Ars Technica reports that hundreds of subreddits protesting the move plan to go dark for 48 hours from 12 June 2023.

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

If their app wasn't so shite and full of ads, maybe it would've been ok.

 

[Bliksis]

If their app wasn't so shite and full of ads, maybe it would've been ok.

I am not a reddit subscriber, but I do read the odd post. I have removed that damned app, and just use the browser for this.

 

[WalkWithMe]

Well it is Reddit's platform and they have costs to cover. If apps are costing them, then sure.
Maybe the cost is not aligned

If their app wasn't so shite and full of ads, maybe it would've been ok.

Well then pay for an app that you want.

 

[Bliksis]

Well it is Reddit's platform and they have costs to cover. If apps are costing them, then sure.
Maybe the cost is not aligned

Well then pay for an app that you want.

Which alternative app can be used for reddit?

Edit: I see there are in app purchases. Does this include no ads?

 

[Solitude]

 

[Vorastra]

Well then pay for an app that you want.

Did you read the article at all.

 

[Priapus]

If their app wasn't so shite and full of ads, maybe it would've been ok.

Agreed. I tried their app again - and was reminded how **** it is.

Apollo is fantastic - Craig even mentioned it on WWDC last night. For an Indy App, that I super impressive.

 

[Priapus]

Well it is Reddit's platform and they have costs to cover. If apps are costing them, then sure.
Maybe the cost is not aligned

Well then pay for an app that you want.

Clearly someone did not even read the article.

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Well it is Reddit's platform and they have costs to cover. If apps are costing them, then sure.
Maybe the cost is not aligned

Well then pay for an app that you want.

I did, I paid for Relay.
Now Reddit is gonna kill it and I won't even get my money back.

I get the sense that you don't quite know whats happening in this case though.

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Agreed. I tried their app again - and was reminded how **** it is.

Apollo is fantastic - Craig even mentioned it on WWDC last night. For an Indy App, that I super impressive.

Not just the app, look at your data usage - the official app uses so much more data it's daft. I'll be supporting the blackout on the 12th though - I suspect it's gonna be a very productive day globally.

 

[Cray]

I did, I paid for Relay.
Now Reddit is gonna kill it and I won't even get my money back.

I get the sense that you don't quite know whats happening in this case though.

Relay is one of the only Apps I have ever paid for on my phone. Very sad that it's going away.

 

[Priapus]

Not just the app, look at your data usage - the official app uses so much more data it's daft. I'll be supporting the blackout on the 12th though - I suspect it's gonna be a very productive day globally.

That's because the official app is bloated with ads.

I would happily support Christian with his Apollo app - but what's the point if Reddit is effectively going to kill the API.

I hope they come to their senses.

 

[DarkSt0rm]

I didn't even know there were 3rd party apps until this drama lol

 

[Cray]

That's because the official app is bloated with ads.

I would happily support Christian with his Apollo app - but what's the point if Reddit is effectively going to kill the API.

I hope they come to their senses.

Have heard that it's in some way related to the Reddit IPO that is in the works, maybe they are trying to show potential investors that they can monetize the user base. Think it might be a major own goal if they carry on for this..

 

[Priapus]

Have heard that it's in some way related to the Reddit IPO that is in the works, maybe they are trying to show potential investors that they can monetize the user base. Think it might be a major own goal if they carry on for this..

This reminds me of a video I saw, where a guy blew off his toes with a shotgun - by his own stupidity. Reddit board members effectively doing the same thing here.

This whole going dark thing is a very good idea actually. If users do a stay away and major subreddits go dark - that hits Reddit directly in their pockets.

 

[charlieharper]

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Best version of Reddit innit.

 

[B-1]

They got a CFO 2 years ago so this makes sense.

 

[Dylan_G]

reddit: the front page of the internet

Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for you. Passionate about something niche? Reddit has thousands of vibrant communities with people that share your interests. Alternatively, find out...

old.reddit.com

Best version of Reddit innit.

Damn straight. So much so that I have this installed: Old Reddit Redirect

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

At least I get to share this video again.