Reddit is an information goldmine. With over 430 million monthly active users, it's one of the most popular websites in the world. There's a subreddit for almost everything, and with its upvoting and downvoting system, the community is self-regulating.

But that's not all there is to this social media platform. Reddit also has a feature that lets you browse the site anonymously.

In this article, we will explain what Reddit's Anonymous Browsing mode is and how it works. We'll also cover its pros and cons.

What Is Reddit's Anonymous Browsing Mode?

Reddit's Anonymous Browsing feature allows you to browse the Reddit app without using your account. It's like having a new, temporary account that doesn't save your preferences or post history. Whatever you do while browsing is not linked to your account, and thus, will not be used to personalize your experience on the platform.

There are limitations to what you can do while browsing anonymously. For example, you cannot upvote or downvote content, and you also cannot comment on posts. However, you can still view content and read comments.

How Does Reddit's Anonymous Browsing Work?

When you enable Anonymous Browsing, Reddit assigns you a new set of IDs so that it does not associate your activity with your account. This means that your search and browsing history is not saved. Instead, it is deleted as soon as you exit Anonymous Browsing mode.

Turning on Anonymous Browsing is a pretty straightforward process that we've covered in our how to browse Reddit anonymously article.

Things You Can and Can't Do in Reddit's Anonymous Browsing Mode

As we mentioned earlier, there are some limitations to what you can do while anonymous browsing. Here's a quick rundown of what you can and cannot do while in Anonymous Browsing mode:

You can think of Anonymous Browsing as a read-only version of Reddit. It's perfect for when you want to browse content without having your activity saved to your account.

Pros and Cons of Reddit's Anonymous Browsing

Anonymous Browsing has its pros and cons. On the plus side, it allows you to browse Reddit without your activity being saved. This can be useful if you want to look at something without it affecting your recommendations or if you're concerned about your privacy.

Another pro is that it can be used to bypass bans. If you've been banned from a subreddit, you can still view the content by browsing anonymously.

On the downside, Anonymous Browsing is limited in what you can do. You cannot upvote or downvote content, and you also cannot comment on posts. This can make it difficult to fully participate in the Reddit community.

A second downside is the feature is only available on the Reddit app. If you want to browse Reddit anonymously on your computer, you'll have to settle for using your browser's incognito mode. (The incognito mode isn't truly anonymous, as we all know.)

Also, while Reddit does not save your activity while browsing anonymously, it's important to remember that the feature doesn't affect how your activity is tracked by your internet service provider (ISP), your device, or the websites you visit while browsing. So, while anonymous browsing can give you some privacy while using Reddit, it's not a perfect solution.

Should You Use Reddit's Anonymous Browsing?

Whether or not you should use Reddit's Anonymous Browsing feature is up to you. It has its pros and cons, and it's important to weigh them before deciding. If you're concerned about your privacy, then Anonymous Browsing may be a good option.

However, if you're looking to get the most out of the Reddit community, you may want to stick to your regular account. Or, at least, use it more than anonymous browsing. That way, you can upvote, downvote, and comment on posts.