Reddit has pulled the plug on r/all, redirecting every link to the algorithm-driven Home feed. The change, confirmed in a recent site update changelog, is part of Reddit’s push to simplify navigation and boost Home feed personalization. “All links to r/all will now redirect to the Home feed, following the prior removal of r/all entry points. Trending content remains available via r/popular,” the changelog reads.
For years, r/all was the go-to for users wanting a less filtered, more chaotic stream of Reddit’s top posts. Unlike r/popular, which censors more aggressively, r/all allowed NSFW content (minus explicit material) and let users filter out communities they didn’t want to see. Now, that window into the site’s rawest content is gone for most users, replaced by a Home feed tailored by algorithms and user history.
Why this matters for Redditors
This shift hits power users and lurkers who relied on r/all for a pulse on what’s trending across the entire platform. The Home feed, while more personalized, is less about Reddit’s collective mood and more about what the algorithm thinks you want. r/popular still exists, but it’s a watered-down version, filtering out more communities and content types.
For anyone using the official Reddit mobile app or the new site, r/all is now inaccessible. Only users sticking with Old Reddit-the legacy version of the site-can still browse r/all as before. There’s no word on how long that loophole will last, but for now, desktop diehards get a reprieve. Mobile users, though, are out of luck.
What’s behind the change?
Reddit has been telegraphing this move since December, aiming to streamline the platform and nudge users toward curated, engagement-boosting feeds. The company previously hinted at removing r/popular as well, but that feed remains-for now. The decision appears to be a mix of moderation concerns and a desire to push users into more controlled, ad-friendly spaces.
For those who preferred the chaos of r/all, this is a clear signal: Reddit wants to shape your experience, not leave it entirely up to you. The platform’s homepage is now less wild west, more walled garden.
The bottom line
- r/all is gone for most users-expect a more sanitized, personalized Reddit experience.
- Old Reddit users can still access r/all, but that door could close at any time.
- Mobile and new-site users are stuck with Home and r/popular.
If you relied on r/all for a real-time snapshot of Reddit’s weirdest and wildest, it’s time to adapt-or dig up your Old Reddit login.