# Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots

> **Publication**: aitalky (Independent AI Journalism)
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> **Original Source**: [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/reddit-is-killing-rss-feeds-ending-public-api-access-because-of-ai-bots/)
> **Author**: Sarah Perez (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
> **Category**: INDUSTRY
> **Tags**: News, TechCrunch AI, AI

## Executive Summary
Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content



## Full Coverage
Amid a number of updates for moderators and developers announced Wednesday, comes bad news for supporters of a more open web: Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds

Reddit says RSS has now become a "common surface for large-scale scraping and automated abuse," which is why it's made the decision to wind down RSS feeds on its platform

"We know RSS has been a beloved part of the open web for a long time, and we're grateful to everyone who used it to stay connected to Reddit," the company noted in its announcement, where it also shared a March 2027 shutdown date for its public API

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