Reddit may be the front page of the internet, but that doesn’t insulate it from some of the same allegations that have long plagued other social platforms like Facebook and YouTube. There have been allegations of privacy breaches, data manipulation, and the spread of pervasive extremist propaganda on Reddit as well. So if you have had enough of Reddit, its questionable privacy practices, and the conspiracy theories, you have the option to delete or deactivate your Reddit account permanently. We have explained the steps to delete your Reddit account in this article.

We will show you how to permanently delete your Reddit account using the website or the (Android/ iOS) mobile app in this article. We will also tell you what your account deletion will mean for your Reddit data and how to request to download your data on the platform before calling it quits. However, to help you make an informed decision, we will start by telling you what happens when your delete your Reddit account.

  • What Happens When You Delete Your Reddit Account
  • Delete Your Reddit Account Using the Desktop Website
  • Delete Your Reddit Account on Mobile App (Android and iPhone)
  • How to Download Your Reddit Data Before Deleting Account
  • How to Remove All Your Posts on Reddit Before Deactivation

Note: This article is about deleting your Reddit account for good. If you don’t want to go that far but want more privacy when using the site, check out how you can hide your online status in Reddit. Also, check out how to hide the ‘Open in App’ popup on Reddit when you visit the site on a mobile browser.

When you delete your Reddit account, your profile will be permanently removed from the platform. The process is irreversible, and you will not be able to regain access to your account in the future. Unlike other social media sites, Reddit does not offer an option to disable your account temporarily, so be very sure before going ahead.

Follow the guide below to delete your Reddit account using the desktop website:

  • Confirm your action by clicking the ‘Deactivate‘ button on the next pop-up window. Your Reddit account will now be deleted (and not deactivated) permanently.

Note: Reddit doesn’t let you delete your account directly from its mobile app. However, you can easily delete your Reddit account via its mobile site. The process is pretty much identical on Android and iOS. The screenshots in this tutorial are from Android, but rest assured, the steps look the same on iPhone.

How to Download Your Reddit Data Before Deleting Account

Reddit does not offer a straightforward way to download your account data. Instead, you have to contact Reddit and request a download if you want to get hold of all your data on the platform. That’s in direct contrast to other internet sites and social media platforms, like Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. They all have automated features to let users download their data whenever they want.

You can remove all your posts manually by going into the settings menu on the Reddit website. Here’s how you do it:

  • Confirm the action by hitting ‘Delete‘ on the next pop-up window.

Delete Reddit Account in a Few Simple Steps

If you are deleting Reddit because you are tired of all the negativity, then you probably ought to do that right away. However, if you are a newbie on the platform, do make it a point to check out the website to better understand what it offers. It hosts thousands of subreddits catering to just about any interest imaginable, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. You can check out some cool subreddits that you subscribe to on Reddit via the linked article. However, if none of that sounds enticing enough, this tutorial will hopefully help you delete your Reddit account for good. Meanwhile, if you are looking for a hiatus from social media, check out the steps for how to delete your Facebook account and delete your TikTok account as well.