The Reddit community is unhappy with the platform’s management after they announced changes to their application programming interface (API) that will have a significant effect on third-party applications. The update, which will make it more expensive for developers to use Reddit’s data and architecture, has brought about outrage among Reddit users and app developers alike. One developer of a popular iOS Reddit app, Apollo, stated that the changes will cost the service over $20m per year to operate. To protest against the move, moderators of multiple popular subreddits have organised a two-day blackout of their subreddits. The situation has been compared to Twitter’s recent decision to charge an excess amount for API access. There have been several discussions and debates over social media on the topic, including a Reddit AMA with CEO, Steve Huffman, which quickly turned into a bloodbath. The battle has also led to a finger-pointing blame game.
The Messy Battle for Dominance in the World of Reddit Apps
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