# Reddit to discontinue RSS feeds on November 13

> Reddit says RSS feeds will stop on Nov 13, 2026, citing large‑scale scraping and AI‑related abuse.

Oossa · 2026-09-30 · https://oossa.com/en/reddit-to-discontinue-rss-feeds-on-november-13

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Reddit announced on September 30, 2026 that it will turn off RSS feeds on November 13, 2026. The company says the feed format has become a “common surface for large‑scale scraping and automated abuse,” especially by AI bots. Along with the RSS shutdown, Reddit also confirmed its public API will close by March 2027.

## What changes for users and moderators?

Moderators who used RSS to get alerts are being asked to move to the Discord Relay Devvit app. Reddit urges anyone relying on RSS to migrate before the November deadline, but it admits there is no direct replacement for external RSS uses. The company also warned developers to register any third‑party apps by January 12, 2027, or lose API access.

## Why it matters

For everyday readers who followed subreddits through feed readers, the shutdown means those apps will stop pulling new posts from Reddit. Users will need to switch to Reddit’s own website or mobile app, or find a third‑party tool that uses the new approved API. Moderators may face extra work setting up Discord‑based alerts, and some community workflows could be disrupted if they don’t migrate in time.

## The facts

- Reddit announced the RSS shutdown on September 30, 2026.
- RSS feeds will cease on November 13, 2026.
- Reddit’s public API will end by March 2027.
- Developers must register third‑party apps by January 12, 2027 to keep access.
- Reddit reported “other revenue” grew 24% YoY to $43 million in Q2.

## Why it matters

Readers who relied on RSS feed readers will lose automatic updates from Reddit and must switch to the site or a new tool. Moderators will need to re‑configure alerts, likely adding steps to their workflow. The changes also limit how researchers and AI services can access Reddit data unless they strike separate licensing deals.

## Sources & references

1. [Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/reddit-is-killing-rss-feeds-ending-public-api-access-because-of-ai-bots/) – TechCrunch, 2026-09-30

Last updated: 2026-09-30