CNBC · Ars Technica
Reddit shares sink on weak sales guidance and plans login requirement test as Google search traffic shrinks
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Reddit reported third-quarter earnings and announced plans to require all users to create official accounts. According to CNBC, Google search traffic to the platform declined. CEO statements confirmed the shift toward "a logged-in-only experience," with Ars Technica reporting search traffic "was down meaningfully" in the last quarter. The company issued weak sales guidance alongside the announcement.
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