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Reddit Search Growth and Key Tech Headlines of 2025

Weekly active users for Reddit search rose to 80 million, while AI‑powered Reddit Answers grew to 15 million. Plus the latest on Homeland Security data requests, fintech fraud charges, a new student accelerator, and a Notepad++ hack.
5 February 2026 by
TechStora Editorial Board

Reddit Search User Growth

The executive report highlighted a 30% increase in weekly active users for Reddit search over the past year, climbing from 60 million to 80 million.

AI‑Powered Reddit Answers Expansion

AI‑driven Reddit Answers saw explosive growth, expanding from 1 million users in Q1 2025 to 15 million users by Q4 2025.

Other Notable Tech Headlines

  • Homeland Security is pressing tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics, as reported by Zack Whittaker.
  • Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum Lucas Ropek has been charged with alleged fraud.
  • Stanford students Dominic‑Madori Davis launched a $2 million startup accelerator for students nationwide.
  • Notepad++ disclosed that Chinese government hackers hijacked its software updates for months, also reported by Zack Whittaker.