Reddit might destroy third-party Reddit apps (Update: Reddit stands firm)

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  • Third-party Reddit apps are in big trouble due to an upcoming API access change.
  • According to one developer, continuing to allow access to an app could cost upwards of $20 million each year.
  • Even if apps transitioned to only supporting paid users, it still would likely be untenable.

Update, May 31, 2023 (06:13 PM ET): In the original article below, we said we had reached out to Reddit for some clarity on this issue regarding third-party Reddit apps. We now have a response from the company.

A Reddit spokesperson had this to say:

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