Reddit Plans to Restrict Old Reddit Access to Curb AI Bots

What changed

Reddit plans to limit access to Old Reddit in the next few months. Users will need to be logged in and have used the classic interface within the previous six months; that goes beyond the company’s recent login requirement, as Reddit targets scraping and automated traffic linked to AI bots.

Why it matters

Old Reddit is no longer simply a legacy design choice. It is becoming a gated route into Reddit, where occasional users may lose access even if they still want the classic browsing experience.

That trade-off is straightforward: Reddit gets another barrier against automated traffic, while infrequent human users get less dependable access. The exact rollout date and enforcement details remain unclear, so the practical effect will depend on how strictly Reddit applies the six-month rule.