Reddit ends rss feeds and public API access amid AI integration concerns

Reddit has announced the end of RSS feed support and public API access, citing concerns over scraping and automated abuse. RSS feeds will be discontinued on November 13, 2026, with the public API shutting down by March 2027. The company stated that RSS has become a common target for large-scale scraping, which threatens its data security. Reddit’s decision follows a 24% year-over-year increase in 'other revenue' to $43 million, partly driven by AI licensing deals. Moderators are advised to transition to the Discord Relay Devvit app to maintain their workflows. The move has sparked concerns among users and moderators, who rely on RSS for content access and alerts. Additionally, Reddit plans to restrict Old Reddit access to recent users and logged-in moderators, and requires third-party developers to register by January 12, 2027, to retain API access. The company also highlighted progress on its Rules Hub and auto-mod changes, aiming to enhance community management. These updates are part of broader efforts to combat abusive scraping and automated traffic. Reddit’s actions reflect its strategic shift toward monetization through AI integration, while limiting free access to its data.