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Reddit rolls out human verification for suspected bots

Reddit will start labeling automated accounts and require suspected bots to prove they are human using third-party verification tools, while keeping verification limited to accounts that show suspicious behavior.

Mar 25th 2026 · United States

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  • Reddit will label automated accounts that provide services and require accounts flagged as suspicious to verify they are human.
  • Verification will be triggered only by account signals such as posting speed and other technical markers and is not a sitewide requirement.
  • Supported verification methods include passkeys from Apple and Google, YubiKey, biometric services, World ID, and in some countries government ID.
  • Accounts that cannot pass verification may be restricted.
  • Reddit says it already removes about 100,000 accounts per day and will continue relying on reports and improved tooling.
  • Using AI to write posts or comments is allowed under Reddit policy, though community moderators may set their own rules.

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