Reddit is starting a limited test of verified profiles, which places a grey checkmark beside the username of a notable person or business.

Reddit is starting a "limited alpha test" of verification for public figures, who will get a familiar gray checkmark added to their username.

Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) has delivered a stunning 2025 performance. Shares have surged year to date, marking one of the strongest debuts in recent tech IPO history. The social media platform turned profitable in spectacular fashion,

CEO Steve Huffman said Reddit would scrap its r/popular default feed because it "gives the false impression of a singular Reddit culture."