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Why does Reddit want me to use the iOS app on my desktop?

7•corroclaro•3h ago
So, this clearly can't be the intended use case: I can no longer browse reddit, even logged in, from my Linux PC (x64,chromium browser) without getting a pop-up that fades out half the page, disables my scrollbar and links me to the Apple app store (I have not owned an Apple device since the last iPod touch).

"Reddit app icon Editors’ Choice Get the best of Reddit in the app Personalize your feed, discover more of what you like, and join your favorite communities."

Does anyone know what the reddit team was thinking? Is it the final push to make this a mobile-only social media platform with complete lock-in? Heck, even Meta lets me use a real browser to visit their walled garden.

bizarre.

Are there any real alternatives to Reddit?

Comments

ferroman•3h ago
They are pushing ppl towards app for a long time, and it was only logical they will try to limit desktop eventually. Time to look for alternative, but this is question of community. All social networks has the same issue - it is hard to change one since it is requires most of the users to migrate together which is rarely happens (see twitter vs mastadon vs bluesky)
willcate•2h ago
Substack does the same thing on the web -- tries to push desktop users toward a non-existent app.
corroclaro•15m ago
It's such a shame - I exited substack for that very reason. Reddit has some really useful communities and reviews that I still trust more than your generic copy review on some techy site.

Ach, another web gem dead.

padjo•2h ago
They started trying to force me to use their mobile app today. Thanks for breaking a bad habit guys.
pluc•1h ago
Nuke it all using AdBlock or NoScript, and then ask yourself if you really want to fight against a site just to give it your viewership.