https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/135tly1/helpdid_reddit_just_destroy_mobile_browser_access/
created by Pyrope2 on 02/05/2023 at 16:57 UTC
723 upvotes, 34 top-level comments (showing 25)
I’m logged in on my phone (iOS) but I use a browser, not the app. As of an hour ago, the mobile view is showing that I’m logged out, with no option to log in and a permanent “this looks better in the app” banner on the page. If I request the desktop website, it shows that I’m still logged in and I can post, though it’s almost entirely non-functional for browsing. Is there some setting that I haven’t yet found to correct this, or did they make a change to essentially disable Reddit for phone users without the app? Thanks
Comment by DinkleDorph at 05/05/2023 at 16:03 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I like using the mobile site because I can open a bunch of things in new tabs while looking through my homepage, among other web browsing advantages. Awful UX change.
Comment by [deleted] at 02/05/2023 at 18:00 UTC
8 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by CorrectScale at 02/05/2023 at 21:08 UTC*
13 upvotes, 146 direct replies
It looks like you’re part of one of our experiments. The logged-in mobile web experience is currently unavailable for a portion of users. To access the site you can log on via desktop, the mobile apps, or wait for the experiment to conclude.
Edit: This experiment has concluded. If you’re still having trouble logging into Reddit through your mobile browser, you're likely experiencing a side effect of an outage[1].
1: https://www.redditstatus.com/
Comment by thepr0digy21 at 05/05/2023 at 22:30 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Thanks for including me in your non-consensual experiment. The absolute last thing I would like to do at this moment is download the app on my mobile device for your data mining crusade.
Comment by lljkStonefish at 12/05/2023 at 05:09 UTC
8 upvotes, 3 direct replies
The internet appears to be in a race to the bottom with user-hostile decisions such as this.
If your app doesn't exceed the functionality of a well written website, then your app does not serve any function and should be discarded. Don't double down on it by eradicating web functionality on the fucking web.
Where's Tim Berners-Lee when you need him?
Comment by [deleted] at 06/05/2023 at 06:05 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by [deleted] at 11/05/2023 at 02:54 UTC
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
i had to google to find this. This is one of the last few websites i still use and you have ruined it. im not going to use mobile anymore, your app barely works, this is the last post im going to make on reddit. You guys went about this the wrong way, and now im just disappointed. Your app is garbage, your company practices are garbage.
Comment by [deleted] at 12/05/2023 at 10:11 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
To everyone coming here looking for a solution, like I just did, If you clear your cookies the browser version will work as normal.
Comment by alwayswashere at 12/05/2023 at 01:02 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
not good. please restore my mobile web access.
Comment by pinkie5839 at 12/05/2023 at 02:26 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Using Reddit has become ridiculously difficult now that this experiment BS has begun. I have used the app 3 different times, each time uninstalling it because it is flat not good. Doing this with ZERO explanation shows how badly they think their poo don't stink.
Comment by I_need_a_new-name at 12/05/2023 at 05:33 UTC
3 upvotes, 2 direct replies
This was posted ten days ago but I just had this happen to me just a few seconds ago. Am I late to the party or did they just totally and completely nuke mobile browser version?? Can't even access the old reddit either. Is there any way for me to get it back to normal? I'd like to keep my casual browsing to browser only, not a whole separate app.
Comment by Ok-Magician-4062 at 13/05/2023 at 02:38 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I almost quit reddit because of this, then for giggles I tried logging in on a different browser and everything is working smoothly now.
Comment by ILoveMetroidPrime2 at 25/05/2023 at 07:14 UTC*
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Just wanted to comment to say I’m a part of this “experiment”. Absolutely terrible experience, tbh. I’m a new user and it’s very frustrating not being able to “view more comments” without being logged in, which you can’t do from the mobile site anymore, apparently. Why would Reddit implement such an anti-user “experiment”?
Comment by World_still_spins at 06/05/2023 at 17:14 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Hey, for the moment all I want to say (and I'll keep saying it until deaf ears can hear it,) is:
r/IdoNOTwantyourAPP
.
Comment by Barnsley_Pal at 12/05/2023 at 01:32 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This just happened to me. I agree with everyone else. This would drive me away from the site.
Comment by Toptomcat at 03/06/2023 at 21:29 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Another of their user-hostile 'experiments' is currently ongoing, and it's all of a piece with this one: Reddit's killing Apollo, Reddit is Fun, BaconReader, and every other way to use it on mobile that isn't the official app. More information on the problem and what you can do to help in /r/Save3rdPartyApps[1].
1: https://old.reddit.com/r/Save3rdPartyApps/
Comment by stuaxo at 12/06/2023 at 13:21 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
If I have to use the app to use reddit, I'm off - I don't install apps for sites like this because of the surveillance built into them.
Comment by [deleted] at 11/06/2023 at 18:12 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It sounds like I'm going to be spending a lot of time in the tildes.net site.
Comment by agile_janitor at 12/06/2023 at 03:33 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Today's Instagram is tomorrow's Reddit.
Comment by UserlandTech at 12/06/2023 at 04:49 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
FoxBox is a true desktop browser for Android devices and gets around this issue: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.ula.foxbox%5C_pro&hl=en%5C_US&gl=US[1][2]
1: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.ula.foxbox%5C_pro&hl=en%5C_US&gl=US
2: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.ula.foxbox_pro&hl=en_US&gl=US
I already used FoxBox for reddit because some of the subreddits I read have content they block on mobile but not on desktop browsers...weird.
Disclaimer: I made FoxBox
Comment by IAmAnRedditor at 12/06/2023 at 06:11 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
please dont force more of this
Comment by YOU_SHUT_UP at 12/06/2023 at 06:59 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Hey Reddit, allow us the option of paying to use reddit in the mobile browser or a third party service.
Comment by jeramyfromthefuture at 12/06/2023 at 08:58 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It’s fine it’s fixed once you delete there shit app
Comment by Remarkable_Egg5706 at 12/06/2023 at 08:59 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
haha this made me insta deinstall the app from my phone. thanks
Comment by [deleted] at 12/06/2023 at 08:59 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Here's a heading; **Is HackerNews still coercing Reddit users to join HackerNews?**