Reddit Unveils Expanded Profile Customization to Protect User Visibility

Reddit is widely recognized as a hub for discussion across an array of interests—from home improvement tips to philosophical debates and film reviews. While its open format encourages active participation, many users seek greater control over the visibility of their contributions. Responding to this need, Reddit has rolled out a suite of profile‑curation options that let users hide or selectively show posts, comments, and other activity on their public profiles. ## Getting Started: Accessing the New Settings On the desktop web interface, click your avatar in the top‑right corner and select **View Profile**. Here you’ll see sections labeled *Posts, Comments, Upvoted, and Downvoted*, each listing your activity in reverse chronological order. To adjust what appears on the profile you’ll click an **Update** button adjacent to one of these sections. For the broader visibility controls, navigate to the **Privacy** tab within the settings screen. This area offers switches to hide your profile from search engines, restrict who can follow your activity, and manage incoming chat requests—including the option to disable them entirely. The new curation features are accessed under **Curate your profile**. On the desktop, this can also be found from the profile page’s **Update** button or directly through the **Profile** tab by scrolling to the end of the list. The mobile experience mirrors the desktop: tap the avatar in any Reddit app, select **Curate your profile** for the new options, or open **Settings** for a full account configuration, including display name and profile picture. ## Key Curation Controls 1. **NSFW Toggle** – When enabled, all activity involving subreddits marked as adult‑content is automatically hidden from your profile. The toggle does not affect subreddits you have simply visited; it only filters your posted or commented content. 2. **Followers Toggle** – Controls whether visitors can view the count of your followers, as well as the names and profiles of those followers. Though less sensitive, this setting gives you control over the public display of your popularity. 3. **Content Visibility Selector** – From the *Show all* drop‑down menu you can choose: - **Show all** (default): All posts and comments appear on your profile. - **Hide all**: No activity is displayed. - **Customize**: Opens a dialog listing every subreddit where you’ve posted or commented. Use the checkboxes to selectively reveal or hide activity from each community. Customization is binary at the subreddit level; you cannot hide individual posts. However, you can exclude entire communities—useful if you wish to highlight select achievements while keeping other participation discreet. ## Practical Application Consider a user who actively engages in *r/MusicRecommendations* but prefers to keep a quieter presence in *r/HealthAnxiety*. With the *Customize* option, they can preserve the visibility of their musical expertise while anonymizing their health‑related contributions. The flexibility extends to every subreddit they've interacted with, and adjustments can be made on demand. ## Privacy by Design These enhancements underscore Reddit’s commitment to user privacy and control. By distinguishing what is shared publicly from what is confined to your personal account, the platform empowers users to curate a professional online persona that aligns with personal comfort levels. Explore the new curatorial features today to ensure that your Reddit profile reflects precisely what you wish the community to see.