Reddit is rolling out a new ad control feature that gives users more power over the sponsored content they encounter on the platform.
The details:
- Users can now select Hide from a dropdown menu on any feed-based advertisement.
- Hiding an ad blocks content from that advertiser account for at least one year.
- The feature works alongside the existing Report function, which also triggers advertiser blocking.
- Implementation will roll out gradually across iOS, Android, and desktop over several weeks.
Hide option in the ad dropdown.
Ad immediately after being hidden.
Why we care. Reddit’s new ad hiding feature creates stronger incentives to deliver relevant, quality advertising experiences. When users can block an advertiser’s entire account for at least a year with just one click, poor targeting or low-quality creative could result in permanent audience loss.
This change will likely increase the importance of audience segmentation and creative quality, as advertisers who consistently deliver irrelevant or disruptive experiences will face diminishing reach over time.
Between the lines. This move follows growing user dissatisfaction with ad experiences across social platforms, with Reddit positioning itself as more responsive to user preferences than competitors.
User comments about the announcement
The big picture. The new control builds on Reddit’s sensitive ad filters, introduced last year, which already allow users to limit exposure to ads in potentially divisive categories (e.g., politics, religion).
What’s next. Reddit said it will “continue working on ways to improve ad controls” and has invited community feedback on the new feature.
Bottom line. While Reddit remains ad-supported, the platform is trying to strike a balance between advertiser reach and user experience by offering more granular controls that could potentially lead to more relevant ad targeting.
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