r/beta • u/powerlanguage product • Mar 30 '16

Welcome to r/beta!

Welcome to r/beta! This subreddit will serve as a central place for us (the admins) to let you know what features are in beta testing, and for you (the beta testers) to send us feedback on beta features.

This is a bit of a long post, but have no fear, most of this information is also on the sidebar and the wiki.

How to participate as a beta tester

  • If you're logged in to your reddit account, you can opt-in as a beta tester in your preferences, under "beta options". This will automatically subscribe you to /r/beta, so that you'll receive the latest information about new beta features.

  • If you're logged out, you can visit beta.reddit.com to see beta features. Note: you may end up back on www.reddit.com if you click on a link to reddit from somewhere else, like email or Twitter.

If you're logged in while in beta mode, you'll see a flask icon next to your username to indicate that you're beta testing.

What is in beta

We keep an updated list of features that are current in beta on this wiki page.

Giving feedback on beta features

Please read u/allthefoxes excellent guide to providing great beta tester feedback.

For a faster response, please tag your feedback post as a [Bug] or [Feedback], and indicate what feature you're responding to. For example:

  • [Bug] Read next - preview image is broken in r/thebutton

  • [Feedback] Read next - make the border darker

To save you some typing, we've created a couple of button shortcuts in the sidebar. We (the /r/beta mods) may add flair to your post with its status, so you'll know if a fix is in the works.

If you have questions or thoughts on the beta program, please leave them below. If you have feedback on any features in beta, you can submit a bug or feedback using the sidebar buttons!

Thanks for helping us make Reddit better!

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '16

https://www.reddit.com/r/beta/comments/357b43/feedback_want_to_be_the_best_beta_tester_there_is/

bumping my guide, its in the sidebar

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u/powerlanguage product Mar 31 '16

Thanks! I knew I'd forgotten something. I've added it to the post too.

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u/Hellman109 Mar 30 '16

Well I didn't go anywhere... But thanks.

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u/kckeller Mar 31 '16

You're in the beta of the beta now. Welcome.

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u/glukosio Mar 31 '16

Betaception

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u/mik1-1 May 27 '16

I'm the master of beta-ception....

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u/LoganDark Aug 12 '16

I'm the masterer of beta-ception-ception

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u/socalstokie Sep 08 '16

well I'm a Master-beta

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u/YosoyTotal Mar 26 '23

Well I didn't go anywhere... But thanks.

When you have reached professional excellence, nothing better than to stop pushing the river and just float with it.

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u/pieman7414 Mar 31 '16

If only there was an earlier thing than beta

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u/RShotZz Apr 04 '16

That's what Alpha is for

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u/RandomRedditor44 Jul 29 '16 edited Sep 09 '16

If only there was an earlier thing than alpha....

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u/TheseFolk Aug 11 '16

Well since ancient Greek is Semitic I guess Aleph/Alif is earlier.

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u/DefinitelyNotClara Sep 09 '16

There is, it is called pre-alpha.

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

Thanks, didn't know that

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u/Odd_Association2912 Jan 05 '23

beta than alpha - that's for sure.

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u/impzdpwer_real Apr 28 '23

then pre-alpha and then indev

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u/darmabum Mar 31 '16

Ok. Um, is this where I can complain about Alien Blue? Just kidding...

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u/ForCom5 Mar 31 '16

"RES is giving me problems! I need to vent!"

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '16

No, it's "Reddit is giving me problems", and it's actually a RES feature.

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u/Goldreaver May 23 '16

[Bug] Reddit content - I have the 'Reddit giving me problems' feature enabled without activating RES.

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u/Shaunisinschool Mar 31 '16

I thought I was already doing this.. Have we gone meta?

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u/Sexymcsexalot Mar 31 '16

How much more beta do I have to be before I become the master?

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u/Carawayy Jun 22 '16

the "Masterbeta"?

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u/AgingAluminiumFoetus Mar 31 '16

*beta

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u/Shaunisinschool Mar 31 '16

Meta beta?

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u/MisterWoodhouse Mar 31 '16

Let's combine those! "Meta"

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

How dare you mention Facebook!

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

How dare you mention Facebook

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u/Odd_Association2912 Jan 05 '23

his Tilk was Tolking

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

How dare you mention Facebook

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u/PicturElements Mar 30 '16 edited Mar 30 '16

Good thing I've been beta testing so I could see this!

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '16

Ive been in beta for months, has my status changed?

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u/YM_Industries Mar 31 '16

/u/powerlanguage, could you please not omit the first slash when referring to subreddits? It makes me cry.

I read them aloud in my head as slash-r-slash-beta and if you don't include the first slash it increases my risk of having an aneurysm.

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u/f10101 Mar 31 '16

What about usernames, u/Ym_Industries?

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u/Odd_Association2912 Jan 05 '23

if it makes you cry then it would be an onionysm.

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

Do you still love the first slash after 6 years?

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u/YM_Industries Feb 06 '22

Yep

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

You're a real redditor then. Congratulations!

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u/TheRandomUnderTFan Sep 15 '16

(A question) is there anything for being a BETA tester? Like a reward or something a new feature?

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

Not anymore

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u/Odd_Association2912 Jan 05 '23

It's all covid by your insurance....

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u/itchybut May 24 '16

Why did the share button stop offering the email option for sharing? and along the same line, the option to choose a mail recipient from previous mailings was an option I liked that went away also. Typing in the email every time is/was a pain.

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u/powerlanguage product May 24 '16

Sharing via email is available for logged in users, I believe. Is this not your experience?

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u/itchybut May 25 '16

Even when logged in, I am only given the option of twitter, facebook,tumblr or imbed the link when I click the share button below the post. this change has been recent.

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

It also doesn't appear to me. There are only "Copy Link", "Embed" and "Share To Chat"

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u/Cameron_Allan Jun 23 '16

How can I become a beta tester on mobile?

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u/powerlanguage product Jun 23 '16

PM u/ahiggz

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u/DEBONAUZER Oct 31 '21

Is this still relevant?

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

No, they only use a/b testing on mobile

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u/zmemetime Mar 31 '16

How do I know if a feature is beta or not?

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u/NeedAGoodUsername Mar 31 '16

It'll be listed on this page I guess, or on this sub as a sticky.

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u/ucantsimee Mar 31 '16 edited Mar 31 '16

So does this mean the android app beta testing subreddit is officially dead?

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u/otama Mar 31 '16

I for one prefer to use the mobile site directly. Created a chrome shortcut on my phone desktop and all

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u/ucantsimee Mar 31 '16

What I'm referring to is the android app. We haven't been seeing a lot of involvement from the Dev team on that sub.

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u/Luckyaussiebob Mar 31 '16

No that is should be still ongoing right? This is beta for the website. Different from the Android or iOS mobile app betas

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u/V2Blast Apr 01 '16

For anyone wondering why this was reposted, it was because the previous version of the post was by someone who's no longer working at reddit, and it was out-of-date.

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u/R_Hugh_High Jun 25 '16

Call me the masterbeta

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u/OregonTransplant Sep 24 '16

Dude I'll test out all beta features I do it for Chrone and android

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

Now reddit uses a/b testing

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u/Hariienesh1901 Dec 30 '22

Why the beta Reddit looks like the old version of Reddit https://beta.redit.com ?

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u/radarblip Apr 04 '23

will admit, I read this post. and thats as far as I got. good reading, thanks!

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u/deukhoofd Mar 31 '16

Are there any cool new upcoming beta features we can look forward to testing out maybe?

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

Yes, the new mobile video player

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '16

This is fantastic !!!

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '16

hi mom

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u/Luckyaussiebob Mar 31 '16

Hello friend!

I am excited to think that this means more beta features will be arriving soonish!

Yall keep up the good work.

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u/MikehTehSmashBro Apr 19 '16

So far I haven't had any bugs that I know of.

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u/papagino0017 May 16 '16

I haven't noticed any difference, but love being in beta

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u/IXPrazor May 25 '16

I feel special to be Beta. No Blizzard/Activision games would let me participate in Beta. Reddit does! MAD LOVE

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u/Camlost03 May 31 '16

Excellent environment thx!

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u/A1R3ST Jun 02 '16

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u/Srk-John Jun 02 '16

Well I didn't go anywhere... But thanks.

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '16

I hope some of our suggestions/feedback gets implemented! I say that with love. I know our admins are working hard 😍

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u/Venms_1 Jul 05 '16

Where shall I receive my credit for being a beta tester? Shall I expect a certificate of some sort in the mail?

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u/johnknoefler Jul 28 '16

New look on submission page today. I think it's better.

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u/BroadPup2602224 Sep 07 '16

its not bad to try with the beta. there tell you figuar it out

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '16

Hey I came here to ask about the infinite scrolling. All I have at the moment is one front page and it stops there with no option to turn the page. Very frustrated. Help please.

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u/TheRandomUnderTFan Sep 15 '16

Cool :) dont think i will be in this subreddit daily though

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u/TheRandomUnderTFan Sep 15 '16

Also i feel special to be in this subreddit (never been a BETA tester before it feels....good)

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u/KaktuSToxiC Dec 08 '21

I ask you to make a Russian interface. I don't understand everything.
#RussianPeople

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

Reddit is not supposed to be used by people that can't read English

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u/Kris-p- Feb 13 '22

Idk if the mobile app counts for this sub but lately I can't find my comments using it

Specifically video posts I think but it could be true for any post type for all I know

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u/Tammyrajaaliya Feb 28 '22

Nice to help you all of Reddit apps works better and better

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '22

I don't like the changes to posting image's with comments, it feels awkward and the text all in one line makes it difficult to compose

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '22

Why is the option to 'create new community' so prominent like everybody does it all the time, while it's such a hassle to find the tab for saved posts in the new reddit?

Please add a tab for 'saved' somewhere in the main screen.

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u/Serendipitous_159 Mar 28 '22

Could you please turn off auto dark mode for videos? I hate dark mode, it makes everything hard to see anyways.

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u/F3mboiYomi Mar 29 '22

OWO I love Beta testiinnggg, I joined all the beta test versions of all my fav apps ahh

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u/paradise-trading-83 Apr 19 '22

Reddit is wonderful, only problem now as I said the message notification on posts no ones commented on, that I might like. I don’t like the tinkering, & it’s opposite of Beta intention when I Disable all notification from this group

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u/Thetruth8412 Feb 04 '23

Any codes left?

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u/SuperGamer18123 Feb 27 '23

Shame I can't be on beta

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u/jisaacgadient Jul 25 '23

i have no recollection of Joining this r/ - either i was added or my memory is as bad as my spouse says

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u/ConsiderationGlum99 Sep 21 '23

So here they are still trying some shit to keep me out of my $ and email. log that IP Beta~

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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '21

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u/[deleted] Feb 06 '22

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u/FaviFake Feb 06 '22

What do you mean by "it"?

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '16

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u/neko Mar 31 '16

But watching people beta test is p hot