Reddit is testing verification | Edge

Reddit has started testing verified profiles, The company announced today. Users verified as part of “limited alpha testing” will have a gray check mark next to their username “across profiles, communities, feeds, post detail pages, and search results.”

For this “initial test,” Reddit says a “group of public figures and trusted partners have been selected,” and they will need to sign up, have accounts in good standing, and “actively contribute” to the platform. Reddit He notices it Verification “Does not grant special privileges.”

Currently, users cannot request verification. Companies that already carry the “official” tag and that Reddit has begun testing In 2023 This will be replaced by the new gray check mark.

“Pseudonyms have always been a core tenet of Reddit, and that remains true with verified profiles,” Reddit says. “Our approach to verification is voluntary, optional, and not explicitly case-specific. It is designed to add clarity for editors and ease the burden on moderators who often manually verify users. We hope this test will create a consistent way for individuals and businesses who want to clearly identify themselves on Reddit.”