Reddit Unveils Redesigned User Profiles with Enhanced Privacy Controls
Reddit has launched updated user profiles, offering a fresh look and greater control over visible activity. The redesign provides more context for profile visitors with an updated activity summary, including post counts and subreddit engagement.
New Profile Features
- Easier access to user activity.
- Links to other social platforms.
- Visible karma points.
- Updated "Active in" subreddit display.
The updated "Active in" section provides more insight into a user's community participation. However, Reddit understands users may not want all their community activity visible. New privacy controls allow users to curate which subreddits appear on their profile.
Enhanced Privacy Settings
Users can now manage their profile visibility through the "Curate Your Profile" menu. This allows them to hide specific information and activity within chosen subreddits.
Moderator Access
While users gain more privacy control, moderators retain access to full profile activity for 28 days following any user interaction (posts, comments, modmail, etc.). This transparency aims to assist moderators in assessing user contributions and maintaining community guidelines.
“If you post, comment, send modmail, request to be an approved poster, or request to join a private subreddit, that mod team will have access to your full profile content history for 28 days after the interaction – regardless of your settings.” - Reddit
This access reverts after 28 days. This policy empowers moderators to make informed decisions about user suitability within their communities.
These updates provide a balance between enhanced community connection and individual privacy on Reddit.
