Say Goodbye to Annoying Ads on Reddit (For a Little While)
Are you tired of seeing the same annoying ad pop up in your Reddit feed, day in and day out? Well, you’re in luck! Reddit is rolling out a new feature that lets you hide those pesky ads from your feed for at least a year. Yes, you read that right – a whole year!
According to a post spotted by Ars Technica, the new feature will allow you to see a “Hide” option for any ads that appear in your feeds, including your home or subreddit feed. The option is represented by an eye with a line through it, making it easy to identify and use. When an ad becomes visible again after you hide it, you can re-hide it if you’d like, giving you complete control over your ad experience.
But why is Reddit introducing this feature? The company is likely responding to user feedback and the growing demand for more control over online advertising. Last year, Reddit added filters that let users limit ads from “sensitive” categories like alcohol, dating, gambling, and politics and activism. This new feature takes it a step further, giving users the power to hide ads that are simply annoying or irrelevant to them.
So, when can you expect to see this feature roll out? Reddit says it will start rolling out the update this week, with the feature gradually becoming available across iOS, Android, and www.reddit.com over the next several weeks.
Actionable Insights
- Take advantage of this feature to hide ads that are distracting or annoying you.
- Use the “Hide” option to limit your exposure to ads from specific categories or companies.
- Keep an eye out for the feature to roll out to your device or platform.
Summary
Reddit is introducing a new feature that lets you hide ads from your feed for at least a year. The feature is represented by an eye with a line through it and can be used to hide ads from any category or company. This is a welcome addition to Reddit’s ad filtering options, giving users more control over their online experience.