How to Hide Online Status on Reddit

 In this article, we have discussed how to hide online status on Reddit. Previously, Reddit has introduced several features; however, the most recent one, "Online Presence Indicators," seems to have gone a little overboard. Reddit introduced this new feature a couple of days ago. If this feature doesn't interest you, you may follow the instructions listed below to hide your online status on Reddit.



Hiding Your Online Presence on Reddit

So, how to hide your online status on Reddit? Well, it's easy. Simply go through the instructions listed below. We have added methods for each  Reddit platform. You may follow the steps for Reddit mobile, new website, and old Reddit.


Disable Online Status on Reddit Desktop for The New Website

Well, disabling online status on Reddit desktop is easy. You just need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. Launch the desktop website of Reddit.

2. Tap on your avatar appearing on the top-right.

3. The recently added "Status" section will appear under the dropdown.

4. Tap on the toggle button stating "Online." Doing this will change your status from "Online" to "Hiding."

5. You can flip the toggle later whenever required.


Disable Online Status on Old Reddit Desktop

Who uses the old Reddit layouts. Well, there are many holding this to be true even after several redesigns. So, if you are among them, this is how you can turn off your online presence indicators on an old Reddit desktop.

1. Launch old Reddit using the link old.reddit.com.

2. Further, tap on "Preferences" appearing on the top right.

3. Now, scroll below to the section "Privacy options."

4. A checkbox stating "Let other users see my online status" will appear on your screen.

5. Tap on it to un-tick it and then click on the button "Save options." This will save the changes if any are made.


Disable Online Status on Reddit Mobile

You need to follow these steps to disable online status on Reddit mobile:

1. Launch Reddit app on your handset.

2. Click on your avatar appearing on the top-left.

3. On the side menu, a status indicator will appear, reading "Online."

4. Now, click on the Online indicator.

5. Tapping on it will turn it to "Hiding."

6. Now, you can head back to lurking Reddit and pretend to be offline.


So, these were the steps using which you can disable your online presence on Reddit. Do let us know in the comment section below if you face any issues.

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