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Thousands of Subreddits Go Dark to Protest Reddit API Price Hikes

Over 7,000 Reddit communities with 2.7 billion combined subscribers switch to private mode to protest new API pricing that forces popular third-party apps to shut down.

19 Jun 2026 1 min read

Reddit API Pricing Changes Spark Massive Community Blackout and Protest

Reddit faces intense backlash from users and moderators after announcing new fees for its previously free API, leading to thousands of subreddits going dark.

19 Jun 2026 1 min read

Reddit CEO Schedules AMA Amid Mass Subreddit Blackout Over API Pricing

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman will host an AMA to address controversial API pricing changes. The session occurs just before thousands of subreddits plan a massive 48-hour blackout.

19 Jun 2026 1 min read

Thousands of Major Subreddits Go Dark to Protest Reddit API Pricing

Over 7,000 Reddit communities with a combined 2.7 billion subscribers go private to protest new API access fees that threaten third-party apps. The widespread blackout already causes site outages as users fight back against the steep pricing changes.

19 Jun 2026 1 min read

Major Subreddits Plan Blackout Over New API Fees Targeting Third-Party Apps

Dozens of major subreddits are preparing to temporarily shut down to protest new API fees that make popular third-party apps financially impossible to run. The developer of the widely used Apollo app reports the new pricing would cost him $20 million annually.

19 Jun 2026 1 min read

Reddit Faces Unhappy Community as Strict API Changes Take Effect

Reddit implements new API pricing that forces popular third-party apps to shut down, sparking massive protests from users and moderators. The platform now moves forward with fewer external apps and an ongoing feud with its core community.

04 Jul 2023 1 min read

Thousands of Reddit Communities Go Dark to Protest New API Fees

Nearly 9,000 Reddit subreddits are participating in a blackout to protest new charges for third-party app developers. Volunteer moderators warn the policy severely limits their ability to manage spam and maintain accessibility.

16 Jun 2023 1 min read

Reddit CEO Defends Controversial API Fees Amid Massive Community Blackout

Reddit's CEO is holding his ground on new API pricing that forces popular third-party apps to shut down, comparing protesting moderators to unelected "landed gentry." Thousands of subreddits remain dark in an extended blackout over these sweeping changes.

16 Jun 2023 1 min read

Thousands of Subreddits Go Dark to Protest Reddit API Pricing

Over 6,500 Reddit communities participate in a two-day blackout to protest new fees for third-party app developers. Major subreddits remain inaccessible as users push back against the company's updated API access policies.

15 Jun 2023 1 min read

Hundreds of Subreddits Extend Indefinite Blackout Over Reddit API Changes

More than 300 subreddits plan to remain dark indefinitely after Reddit's CEO dismisses the initial protest's impact on revenue. This escalating backlash forces popular third-party apps to shut down due to new, unaffordable API pricing.

14 Jun 2023 1 min read

Massive Reddit Blackout Sees Thousands of Subreddits Go Dark Over API Fees

Over 8,000 subreddits participate in a 48-hour blackout to protest Reddit's expensive new API pricing, which forces popular third-party apps to shut down. The coordinated protest involves millions of users and threatens further action if the company does not address their concerns.

12 Jun 2023 1 min read

Thousands of Reddit Communities Go Dark to Protest Developer Fees

A massive wave of Reddit communities turn private to protest expensive new API pricing that threatens third-party apps. The blackout demonstrates widespread user and moderator frustration with the platform's recent policy changes.

12 Jun 2023 1 min read

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PG&E Plans Third Round of Power Shutoffs Affecting Nearly One Million Customers

PG&E initiates massive weekend blackouts across 38 counties and immediately warns of a third planned shutoff starting Tuesday. The utility takes these extreme measures to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires during historically strong winds.

26 Oct 2019 1 min read

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Fortnite Experiences Massive Blackout Ahead of Season Launch

Fortnite goes completely dark, leaving millions of players unable to access the game. The outage sparks widespread speculation as Epic Games prepares for a major new season.

13 Oct 2019 1 min read

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Transmission Line Failures Trigger Massive Blackout Across Argentina

Problems with several high-voltage transmission lines disrupt electricity flow from two major hydroelectric dams, leaving all of Argentina without power.

25 Jun 2019 1 min read

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