How do I change Subreddit name

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/1j7nrbe/how_do_i_change_subreddit_name/

created by Pristine_Cheek4796 on 10/03/2025 at 01:53 UTC

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Comment by dottedoctet at 10/03/2025 at 01:56 UTC

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You don’t. They can’t be changed.

Comment by JScaranoMusic at 10/03/2025 at 02:07 UTC

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Make it private, remove all members, remove yourself as a mod, make a new subreddit and start again.

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Comment by hodgkinthepirate at 10/03/2025 at 02:59 UTC

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You cannot rename your subreddit.

Once a community has been given a name, it has been given a name.

Comment by snaphunter at 10/03/2025 at 06:29 UTC

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First step, use the search bar. Second step, create a new subreddit with the right name.

Comment by dmayfuller20791 at 10/03/2025 at 02:09 UTC

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They can’t be changed