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Reddit's new update allows users to control spam messages, further increasing the user experience and safety the previous updates brought about.

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Reddit launched update allows users to control spam messages on Jun 4th '26.

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Reddit's new update allows users to control spam messages, further increasing the user experience and safety the previous updates brought about. New chat restrictions put you in the driver's seat. Reddit has rolled out a significant update that puts the power back into your hands when it comes to managing unwanted messages. The platform, known for its community-driven discussions, is now offering granular controls over who can send you chat requests. This isn't just a minor tweak - it's a major leap forward in combating spam and ensuring that your Reddit experience remains focused on the conversations that matter. Whether you're a casual user or a seasoned Redditor, you've likely encountered the frustration of random, unsolicited messages. With this update, Reddit introduces a tiered system that lets you filter chat requests based on account age and activity. You can now choose to receive requests from everyone, only from accounts older than 30 days, from specific people, or from nobody at all. This flexibility means that spam bots and new throwaway accounts are effectively locked out, while genuine interactions can still find their way to you. Behind the scenes: anti-spam features that work. Reddit isn't stopping at just user-facing controls. The company has also implemented robust backend anti-spam features designed to proactively identify and suppress spam before it...

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Product
update allows users to control spam messages
Takes effect
Jun 4, 2026

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Release type
Update
Ticker
NYSE:RDDT

Topics and mentions

Product tags

  • security

Extraction

Confidence
42%
Detected
Jun 4, 2026
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news
signal_subtype
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