Reddit to shut down RSS and public API over AI scraping
What happened
On 1 October 2026, TechCrunch reported that Reddit announced it will end support for RSS feeds on 13 November and terminate public API access by March 2027. Reddit's stated reason is that RSS has become a common entry point for large-scale scraping and automated abuse. Earlier reporting had already noted Reddit tightening access channels over AI scraping, and the new report further clarifies the shutdown timetable for both RSS and the public API. Current progress: Reddit has published specific shutdown dates, but the report does not mention whether the changes involve other access methods or follow-up arrangements.
Written by AI from the reports · updated 27 min ago
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- TechCrunch · AIReddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots
Amid a number of updates for moderators and developers announced Wednesday comes bad news for supporters of a more open web: Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds. Reddit says RSS has now become a “common surface for large-scale scraping and automated abuse,” which is why it’s made the decision to wind down RSS feeds on its platform.
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