Reddit 2026.35.0 for Android

Reddit 2026.35.0 for Android is the official app of the discussion platform, published by reddit Inc., and it is a free download from Google Play. It puts your communities, home feed, comment threads and chats on the phone, which is where most people read Reddit today.

Overview

Reddit has been around since 23 June 2005 and describes itself best through its structure: thousands of communities, each run by volunteer moderators, where members share posts and vote on them. The Android app is built for scrolling through that on the go. The home feed collects posts from the communities you joined, while the popular tab shows what is trending across the site. Opening a post leads to the comments, where the discussion often matters more than the original link. From the same app you can create posts with photos or video, reply, save threads for later and chat with other users. Many people use Reddit as a search tool too: adding a product name or a question to a search often turns up honest experiences from real users, and the app makes it easy to return to those threads later.

App details

Installing the app

1. Open Google Play and search for Reddit.
2. Check that the developer is reddit Inc. and tap Install.
3. Open the app and log in, sign up, or continue browsing as a guest.
4. Pick a few topics you like to get a relevant feed.

The website reddit.com also points Android users to the store listing.

Settings worth changing

Start with notifications: by default the app suggests trending posts, and turning those off leaves only replies and messages. If you browse at work or on public transport, the option to blur sensitive media is useful. Data saving settings reduce video autoplay on mobile data.

Finding good communities

Search for your interest and sort the results by communities rather than posts. Before joining, read the rules in the community's sidebar and look at the top posts of the past month; that tells you quickly whether the tone suits you. Leaving communities you no longer read keeps the home feed useful.

Security and privacy

Install Reddit only from Google Play. Unofficial Reddit APKs and third-party apps that ask for your password are a risk to your account. Enable two-factor authentication and keep your username separate from your real identity.

Price

The app is free, and so is taking part in communities. Optional paid extras exist but are not needed.

Pros and cons

• Pro: fast access to discussions on almost any topic.
• Pro: works without an account for reading.
• Con: frequent prompts to turn on notifications.
• Con: ads and promoted posts appear in the feed.

Alternatives

Threads, Twitter and Facebook are other social apps for Android in the same category, while Snapchat focuses on messaging with friends.