Quick answer: Reddit says it will stop supporting RSS feeds on November 13, 2026 and will phase out its remaining public Data API access by March 2027. Developers have several earlier migration dates to watch: Reddit stops accepting new public API access requests on October 31, 2026, migration-funding applications are due November 30, and API access begins being removed for unregistered or unengaged apps on January 12, 2027.
Reddit RSS and API shutdown timeline
| Date | What changes |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2026 | Reddit stops accepting new requests for public Data API access |
| November 13, 2026 | Reddit RSS feed support ends |
| November 30, 2026 | Deadline to apply for Reddit migration funding for eligible apps |
| January 12, 2027 | Reddit begins removing API access for apps/users that have not registered or engaged with the migration process |
| March 2027 | Remaining public Data API access ends |
Why is Reddit ending RSS support?
Reddit says RSS has become a common surface for large-scale scraping and automated abuse. The company is moving developers and bots toward its Developer Platform, also known as Devvit, where access can be more tightly managed and apps can run within Reddit’s approved infrastructure.
For everyday users, RSS has been a simple way to follow new posts from subreddits without keeping Reddit open. That means the November 13 deadline affects not only developers but also people who use feed readers, alerting systems and personal automations.
What happens to Reddit’s public Data API?
Reddit’s developer announcement says the remaining public Data API is being phased out rather than switched off on a single date. More than 14,000 apps and bots had registered for migration when Reddit published the timeline.
Starting January 12, 2027, Reddit says it will begin removing API access for apps and users that have not registered or engaged with the company. Remaining public API access is scheduled to end in March 2027.
What should app and bot developers do?
- Register the app or bot: Reddit directs existing developers to register before the shutdown milestones.
- Audit every Reddit dependency: identify whether a tool relies on RSS, the legacy public Data API or the Developer Platform.
- Plan a Devvit migration: Reddit is positioning its Developer Platform as the supported destination for many apps and bots.
- Apply for migration funding if eligible: Reddit’s developer announcement lists November 30 as the funding deadline.
- Test before January: do not wait for January 12, when access removal begins for apps that have not engaged with the migration process.
What should RSS users do before November 13?
If you rely on Reddit feeds in Feedly, RSS Guard, FreshRSS, self-hosted dashboards or personal scripts, make a list of the feeds you actually need before the shutdown date. Exporting your subscriptions now can help preserve the subreddit list even though the Reddit feed URLs themselves may stop updating.
Reddit has recommended platform-native alternatives for some moderator alert workflows, including tools built on Devvit. There is no single official one-click replacement for every personal RSS use case, so the best replacement depends on whether you need simple reading, notifications, moderation automation or programmatic data access.
Will old Reddit also stop working?
The RSS and Data API announcements do not, by themselves, say that the old Reddit web interface will shut down on November 13. Reddit has made separate access and infrastructure changes around legacy interfaces, but users should not treat the RSS deadline as an automatic old.reddit.com shutdown date.
Will third-party Reddit apps stop working?
Not necessarily all of them. The impact depends on how each app gets Reddit data and whether its developer migrates to the supported platform. Apps already using Devvit or another approved integration may have a different path from tools that depend entirely on the legacy public API.
If you rely on a specific third-party client, bot or social-listening tool, check the developer’s migration announcement rather than assuming the March 2027 date affects every product in the same way.
What changes for moderators?
Moderators who use RSS for alerts or external monitoring should identify those feeds before November 13. Bots built on the public API should be registered for migration. Reddit’s developer update says it is providing technical guidance, direct outreach and funding to help qualifying apps move.
Frequently asked questions
When will Reddit RSS stop working?
Reddit says RSS support ends on November 13, 2026.
When does Reddit stop accepting new public API access requests?
The deadline is October 31, 2026.
When will Reddit’s public Data API shut down?
Reddit says remaining public Data API access will end in March 2027, with access removals beginning January 12 for apps and users that have not registered or engaged with migration.
Is Devvit replacing the Reddit API?
Reddit is directing many app and bot developers toward its Developer Platform, Devvit. The exact migration path depends on the app’s features and data needs.
Does the November 13 deadline mean Reddit itself is shutting down?
No. The November 13 date applies to RSS feed support, not the Reddit service as a whole.
Sources
For more platform and web-service updates, browse AVARIXO Internet.
Other Articles
Cash App Settlement Payments October 2026: Who Gets Paid
2026 Nobel Chemistry Explained: Kagan, Soai & Mirror Molecules
