CEO Steve Huffman expressed frustration with current search trends, explicitly stating that Google’s AI-driven modes fail to generate meaningful traffic for the platform. This reliance on external search visibility has become a critical vulnerability for the site as discovery patterns change. Compounding the market’s negative reaction, the company confirmed plans to force user logins for site access, a move intended to recapture engagement but one that risks alienating casual visitors. Investors responded by aggressively shedding the stock, reflecting deep-seated anxiety over how the platform intends to sustain growth in an increasingly insulated web environment.
Reddit Shares Plummet Amid Traffic Concerns and Login Restrictions
Reddit shares tumbled 29 percent today, marking the company’s sharpest decline since its 2024 public debut. The sell-off followed a sobering earnings report in which management signaled a significant drop in search traffic, directly blaming the shift toward AI-powered search results that bypass traditional web navigation.
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