Reddit has overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most visited social media platform, driven by search algorithms and Gen Z users.
The platform now reaches three in five UK internet users, up from one third in 2023, according to Ofcom.
Usage has grown 88% in two years, with the fastest rise among people aged 18 to 24.
More than three quarters of that age group now visit Reddit regularly.
The UK is Reddit’s second largest market after the United States.
Google’s algorithm changes prioritising forum content strongly boosted Reddit’s visibility.
Deals with Google and OpenAI further increased traffic through AI-generated search results.
Younger users increasingly seek human opinions on topics like parenting, skincare, and sports.
More than half of Reddit’s UK users are women, with strong growth in lifestyle-focused forums.
Sports discussions, especially football and women’s football, have expanded rapidly.
Reddit promotes itself as an alternative to AI-generated content despite ongoing confrontational exchanges.
Reddit Overtakes TikTok in the UK as Gen Z Fuels Search-Driven Growth
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