Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Reddit Tests Verified Profiles for Transparency
Reddit is trying out a new feature called verified profiles.
This means some users and businesses will have a grey checkmark next to their names.
This checkmark helps people know who is real and official, especially when important announcements are made.
The verification is optional and only for a small group of people and businesses right now.
It doesn't give any special powers or access to private information.
Other social media sites like X and Facebook also have verification, but Reddit's is free and doesn't offer extra features.
The goal is to make Reddit a more trustworthy place by making it easier to spot real people and businesses.
Reddit is testing verified profiles with a grey checkmark to increase transparency.
The feature is currently being rolled out to a small, curated group of individuals and businesses.
Verification is voluntary and does not grant special privileges or additional data access.
The existing 'official' watermark for businesses will be replaced with the new grey verified checkmark.
Reddit aims to combat misinformation and enhance accountability with this feature.
- Who
- What
- Testing verified profiles with a grey checkmark
- When
- Started on Wednesday
- Where
- On the Reddit platform
- Why
- To increase transparency and combat misinformation
- Platform
- Feature
- Verified profiles
- Verification Type
- Grey checkmark
- Verification Process
- Voluntary and opt-in
- Initial Group
- Curated group of individuals and businesses
- Replacement
- Existing 'official' watermark for businesses
- Special Privileges
- None
- Data Access
- No additional access to private data
