Reddit will keep old Reddit online ‘as long as people are using it,’ says CEO

theverge.comPublished: 5/7/2025

Summary

Reddit's beloved older interface, built in the mid-2000s, won't be sunsetting anytime soon. CEO Steve Huffman clarified that the closure was just a joke but acknowledged it was an inevitable move due to scaling issues. The platform will continue operating while addressing improvements, including making subreddits easier and enhancing community tools like Reddit Chat with features such as an allowlist for users.