Reddit’s profile-centric approach to user interaction on the platform has been the focus of criticism since its inception. While Reddit has always had user profiles, the link aggregator platform now allows you to create an avatar, add a bio, link other social media platforms, and follow other users. Reddit lists a user’s active communities on top of their profile. ‘Active communities’ include the subreddits that the user posts or comments in. If you don’t don’t want your active communities to show up on your Reddit profile, use these 2 methods to hide them.
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Take these steps for a more private Reddit experience
Unlike other social media platforms, you cannot set your Reddit account to private. Any comment or post you make on Reddit is visible to all users (unless the subreddit is locked). However, there are some steps you can take to make your Reddit experience more private.
- Do not link your primary email to your account
- Avoid posting your picture on your profile
- Hide active communities on your Reddit profile
- Prevent your Reddit account from popping up in Google searches
- Do not allow your posts to show up in r/all
- Do not allow your profile to accept followers
- Disable chat requests
Hide Active Communities from Reddit profile (Phone)
Step 1: Launch the Reddit app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on Profile.
Step 4: Hit Edit.
Step 5: Scroll down and turn off the toggle switch next to Show active communities.
Hide Active Communities from Reddit profile (PC)
Step 1: Launch the web browser on your PC and go to Reddit.
Step 2: Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen and select Settings.
Step 3: Switch to the Profile tab.
Step 4: Turn off the toggle switch next to Show active communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I hide Active Communities on my Reddit profile?
Launch the Reddit app on your phone, go to your profile, tap ‘Edit’, and turn off the toggle switch next to ‘Show active communities’.
How to stop my Reddit profile from showing up in Google search results?
Launch the Reddit app, tap the profile icon, and go to settings. Tap on account settings and turn off the toggle switch next to ‘Show up in search results’.
How do I delete my Reddit account?
Go to Reddit, tap your profile icon, select Settings>Account Settings, scroll down and tap on ‘Delete Account’.
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Conclusion
This is how you can hide Active Communities on your Reddit profile on your phone and PC. If you wish to be anonymous on Reddit, do not link your account to your main email. Further mode, create a throwaway account and use Reddit in incognito mode whenever necessary. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
