Happy Thursday everyone! ICYMI, we hosted a New Mod Office Hour with a panel of mods and mods-turned-admins! (But don’t worry if you did because you can watch a recording here!)

Thank you to everyone who came, whether you asked a question, shared your own advice, or just listened in. There was a ton of great insight and resources shared, +1 to all your guys recommendations! (IYKYK)

Feel free to use this thread to keep the conversation going, but here are a few questions and resources shared:

How to know when a subreddit is too tightly or loosely moderated?

• Connect with your subreddit! Ask for feedback from your community, because this can greatly depend on the topic of your subreddit. Rely on your core users and their insight if they feel things have changed, it’s important to know your audience and your goals for the community. 

I am a new mod of a 242 member sub. It’s the Gainesville Texas sub. I am trying to help it grow. I ask questions to help along engagement and post local events. Is there anything else that you can suggest to help grow the sub? The city is small, only about 17 people.

• We just had a Mod Topics discussion on this in r/ModSupport! 

What advice would you give to a new moderator who often doubts their decisions or isn't sure how to interpret the rules?

• Staying consistent so the boundaries are clear for the community, and users know the rules and expectations.Talking as much with your other mods for clarity and providing specific examples if you’re on the fence can be helpful to gain consensus amongst a team!

What would you advise I do about inactive mods on my subreddit?

• We have a help center article about how to reorder your mod list if you have inactive mods! We recommend you reach out to your fellow mods first if they have gone inactive because we know that everyone has life outside of Reddit. 

See you all next time!

There was some question/discussion around who received the Earlybird trophy given for Mod World. It was said to be given to those who pre-registered by a certain date, but some people thought it had to do with what time they logged in to the event. Now there’s no confusion, as they’ve officially renamed the trophy to Mod World RSVPer. Check out the new name swap in your list of trophies! 🏆🔥

Hey there! T’was such a fun time hanging out with every mod who attended our New Mod Meetup. Y’all showed up and brought the best vibes, especially during our trivia showdown. From chatting through the joys and challenges of being a mod to sharing hopes and dreams for your new communities, we had the best time (hope y’all did too)! Feel free to keep the great conversations flowing in this discussion thread.

Profile Trophy Reminders 🏆

• Trophy: Only mods who attended the live event will get the profile trophy in 3-4 weeks. No action needed.

See you all tomorrow at New Mod Office Hour😎👍🏻

Whaddup Campers! Thanks for attending our last New Mod Bootcamp of 2026 or catching the replay. Here’s your official post-bootcamp thread to continue making connections, share feedback, help each other, ask questions we didn’t get to during our AMA, or post photos of your pets (pls). 

We’ve also got links to all of the communities and resources mentioned throughout the event (plus some others that may not have been mentioned, but are worth checking out). Feel free to join and/or save the ones you think are most helpful!

1. First, r/modpets (most important).

2. Second, watch the replay here (second most important). 

3. Third, don’t forget to RSVP to New Mod Meetup to connect with peers and New Mod Office Hour to chat directly with Reddit admins and ask more questions.

Official Reddit admin-run communities and websites:

• r/NewMods: Resources, support, community – specifically for new mods.

• r/modnews: The latest mod-related announcements, updates, and more. You’ll find the Mod Monthly Newsletter here too. 

• r/ModEvents: Anything and everything related to Mod Events.

• r/ModSupport: A space to post your mod-related questions and get answers.

• Reddit for Community: A one-stop shop for mods to learn, grow, and get inspired.

• Mod Help Center: Basically an encyclopedia of mod-related info.

Unofficial non-admin-run communities: 

• r/NewToReddit: Unofficial help community to ask questions about how to Reddit! 

• r/modguide: Mods helping mods be better mods! Guides, resources, and ModTalks.

• r/needamod: Need another mod on your team? Request one here!

Other resources:

• New Mod Advice Thread in r/ModSupport

• New Mod Advice Thread in r/NewMods

• New Mod Checklist: A list of the first steps every new mod should complete!

• New Mod Tools 101: A 1-minute video covering basic mod tools

• Ultimate guide to creating a new community on Reddit

• Mod programs and initiatives

• Moderator Code of Conduct

• Subreddit Revival Resources

• The Ultimate Guide to Reviving a Community

• Crowd Control

• Mod Reserves

Merch: 

• Link: bit.ly/NMBCQ4Merch

• VOD viewers + merch deadline: You have until Monday, November 16 at 9 am ET to be eligible for merch. 🔔

• Eligibility: 

  • Only first-time New Mod Bootcamp [Q4] attendees are eligible for merch. Attendees who received merch at New Mod Bootcamp [Q1], [Q2], and [Q3] are not eligible.

• Friendly note: Orders will be approved AFTER the VOD & merch deadline has passed! We appreciate your patience.

Thanks again for joining the event today, and welcome to the mod club. 😊 (And for those of you reading this who are not new, we’re so glad you’re here, too!)

👉 P.S: Don’t miss out on our other New Mod Events this week! RSVP now to New Mod Meetup to connect with peers and New Mod Office Hour to chat directly with Reddit admins and ask more questions.

Also, how can we forget the adorable doggos❤️

Sorry, I had to leave early. I wanted to stay but It's the Mobile Battery. Sorry u/big-slay , u/iceeypisces , u/kongsworth , u/curioustomato_ and other Admins present there. And Thanks for the Tips & free stuff. The tips are gonna help me a lot. And again same Question to u/kongsworth Can I have that T-Shirt (Raazi)? Nvm Haha. Once again, Thanks a lot for the Tips. See you guys again someday XD

Cat Tax with previous event item!

Hey everyone! Mod World was SO fun. 🎉 Thank you again (and again, and again) to all that attended live or watched our recordings! 

And, because we can’t get enough time with you all apparently, we’ve got THREE more events happening next week:

🎧 New Mod Bootcamp🎧 New Mod Meetup🎧 New Mod Office Hours

Which means we have SIX song slots to fill, one for the opening and closing of each event.

Usually u/big-slay is our resident DJ, but this time she’s tasked me with handing the aux to you. Consider this your chance to be our guest DJ/featured artist/person with dangerously strong opinions about what we should play next. (But please, keep it clean(ish), don’t get me fired on my first big girl task) 

Drop your song suggestions in the comments! We’ll take the most upvoted suggestions and work them into next week’s events.

And we’ll keep this thread going. Even if your song isn’t chosen this time, we’ll use this thread for future song requests, so if you’ve got a song you think mods need to hear, drop it here!

Alright y’all, what are we playing?

P.S. here is today's cat tax!

Heya! Just popping in to let y'all know Mod Hall of Fame nominations officially close on November 11 (that’s less than a week from now!). Whether it’s someone on your mod team or someone behind one of your favorite communities, take a few minutes to submit a nomination and give them the flowers they deserve! 

While we’re here, let’s kick off November with some wins. What’s something you’re proud of accomplishing as a mod this year? Maybe it’s a small win, a big community moment, or something you’re looking forward to completing by the end of 2026.

Drop your dubs in the comments, and don’t be shy to turn what you share into a self-nomination for one of the Mod Hall of Fame categories. 💡

P.S. We’re announcing our winners during a live ceremony on Dec. 11! Save your spot if you haven’t already.

Hello! I’m u/WizardMama, and this year I went from watching Mod World to speaking at it. Receiving that invitation was such an exciting surprise! My session was “r/MildlyInfuriating to r/Wholesome: Handling Subreddit Meltdowns” and I’m here to chat about what you didn’t see on screen!

I’m happy to talk about the whole experience, from being asked if I’d like to present, to preparing and clearing content with the events team, to hanging out in the green room and meeting admins and other speakers. And, of course, the nerves when it was finally my turn! If you’re curious about how it all comes together or thinking you might want to speak someday, I’d love to chat.

I’ll also answer questions about my session. Whether your community is dealing with drama or navigating a crisis, I’m happy to talk it through and suggest tools or approaches that might help.

Missed my presentation? Come hang out anyway and ask me anything!

Hi. Remember when we said the one year of free Reddit Premium was only going to be granted to live attendees? Well, we pulled some strings. Recording viewers are now eligible too! 

Let’s shake out all the deets: 

• Who’s getting one year of free Reddit Premium? 

  • Mods who attended Mod World 2026 live

  • Mods who attended the APAC Stream live

  • Mods who watched the Mod World 2026 recording before November 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

  • Note: You also must be in good standing with Reddit Code of Conduct AND have inputted your username correctly. 

• When will it be granted?

  • It’s already done! Tehe.

• What if I already have Reddit Premium? 

  • Your free year will only activate once your current plan expires or is cancelled. 

• Experiencing an issue or have a question? 

  • Send a mod mail to r/ModEvents. 

While we’d love to field mod mail about this for the rest of our lives, this will be the final batch of Premium we’re able to grant for 2026. 

And while we’re here…: 

• Where’s my merch!!! Why is my order pending???

  • Girl. All orders are pending until we can confirm everyone’s eligibility. Expect updates by early next week. 

• Where are my trophies!!! 

  • Girrrrrrl. They will appear automatically in like 3 weeks please have mercy we’re doing our absolute best. 

Thanks as always! Hope to see many of you at our events for new mods next week 🫶

I've never had Reddit Premium a day in my life and honestly, I thought it would always stay that way. But thanks to one of my friends on Reddit and co-mod, u/theonlyrealsheru_, I finally got to watch the recording of the live after she informed me and some of our fellow mods about it because we missed the actual livestream 1 week and half ago.

She got her badge because she watched the live, while the rest of us didn't. I was a little sad about it but eventually let it go. So imagine my surprise when I randomly received a Premium notification today! I literally had to look twice because I couldn't believe it at first. That's when I saw u/big-slay post explaining that mods who watched the recording would also receive a Premium badge.

I was genuinely so happy and grateful for this unexpected surprise. Thank you so much for your generosity, admin team! A little dream finally came true, I guess? 🥹

Now that I think about it, knowing that my free Premium will expire next year has actually encouraged me to consider paying for a subscription myself. I can't wait! 😆

Anyway, a huge thank you to u/spez, u/big-slay, my friend u/theonlyrealsheru_ and the entire admin team. I really appreciate it ❤️

Can you believe we’re already at our final round of New Mod Events for the year? Time flies when you’re busy paying Cat Tax. In case you haven’t heard, we have a stacked lineup of New Mod Events happening next week! Yes, these are for new mods, but everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP to one (or all three)  below!

New Mod Bootcamp

• Our quarterly livestream crash course for new mods. Come for free merch, top-tier community-building tips, chances to connect with fellow new mods, and a live Q/A with veteran mods. 

• 📅 Tuesday, November 10

• 🕑 9:00 am-11:00 am PT

• 📍 RSVP here

• 🛍️ Note: Merch is reserved for first-time New Mod Bootcamp attendees only. 

New Mod Meetup

• A social event just for new mods with guided discussions, trivia, cat photos, and giveaways with mods worldwide.

• 📅 Wednesday, November 11 

• 🕑 11:00 am–12:00 pm PT

• 📍 RSVP here

New Mod Office Hours

• A session where you can chat directly with Reddit admins, ask questions, and pick up tips to make your moderation journey easier.

• 📅Thursday, November 12

• 🕑 1:00 pm–2:00 pm PT

• 📍 RSVP here

Hope to see you at our last New Mod Events of 2026! And if you know a new mod who would find these helpful, share these events with them!

Hello mods! It is I, u/BrineOfTheTimes aka the Lurker™️ aka Brian at the Times (according to the closed captions). After (slightly) recovering from the amazingness/madness that was Mod World 2026, we’re back with a more thorough recap, key takeaways, and top moments from the three events. 

If you were at Mod World (or watched the replay) you know there’s a lot to cover here, so we’re going to do a list to keep things simple. Here it goes…

The main stage: sessions + perks

• Mod World 2026 merch: Mods who attended live or watched the replay get free merch! More info on how to claim your hat, tote, or mug here. Questions about merch go here.

• Profile Trophies: Mods who attended the Kickoff Party and Mod World will receive exclusive trophies, designed by fellow mods. 

• One year of Reddit Premium, on us: All mods who attended either Mod World or the APAC Stream LIVE will receive a free year of Reddit Premium. No action needed. More info here. 

• r/MildlyInfuriating to r/Wholesome: Handling Subreddit Meltdowns (u/WizardMama): When your subreddit is melting down, take a deep breath – there are tools to help! Tools and discussion thread here. 

• Modding in the Age of AI (u/SageNineMusic, u/imjustheretodomyjob, u/katpoker666) : Keep art and music alive and human, progress is not progress if it’s not for everyone, and creativity is inherently human and worth protecting. Discussion thread here.

• Turning Lurkers Into Contributors (u/greenysmac): Getting lurkers to post means lowering the barrier to entry so their very first interaction is welcoming instead of a shutdown. Simple tweaks (like dedicated beginner threads with lighter karma rules or user flairs that flag first-timers and friendly mentors) help newer folks feel safe jumping into the conversation. Discussion thread here. 

• u/spez Hour: Mod State of the Union + live AMA: In order to keep Reddit Reddit and stay authentic and human, our tooling is shifting toward helping mods cultivate spaces rather than just enforcing rules. Plus, u/keysersosa shared an early prototype called Snopher, exploring what an old.reddit-style experience looks like on the modern platform stack. Discussion thread here.

• Leadership Q&A: Product, Safety, Community (u/Go_JasonWaterfalls, u/JerseyWillow123, u/worstnerd): Between better spam filters, smarter bot detection, and simpler mod tools, the focus is cutting down the time you spend cleaning up junk so you can spend more time engaging with your communities. On top of that, new tools make it easier for fresh subs to find their people, and the Community team is expanding to get mods one-on-one help faster. Discussion thread here. 

Commercial break: tools + resources

• Devvit: So many fantastic apps that can help improve your moderation experience. See everything mentioned at Mod World 2026.

• New mods: Join r/NewMods (it’s great) and attend a New Mod Bootcamp (in fact, there’s one happening Nov 10).

• Mod Events: They might not all be Mod World (gotta protect u/big-slay’s vocal chords), but there’s something for everyone. Join r/ModEvents and get the full calendar here. 

• Adopt a community: Head to r/RedditRequest to discover and request communities in need of mods.

• Mod speaking opportunities: Want to speak at virtual and IRL Reddit-hosted events? Fill out this form.

• Mod recruitment: Utilize the mod applications tool and r/needamod if you’re looking to grow your team, and r/ModReserves if you need temporary support.

• Mod Hall of Fame: ‘Tis the season! Nominate a mod who went above and beyond in 2026.

• Mod Feedback programs: Interested in joining topic-specific Councils, the Mod Early Access Program, or Roundtables? Fill out the Feedback Roster form.

• Adult content promoters filter: Toggle this on to help keep your safe-for-work community free from unwanted adult content promotion.

Event highlights

• u/big-slay singing not one, but two musical numbers

• u/big-slay screaming so loud all of San Francisco could hear (you thought your headphones were tough? try being next to her)

• Admins reading usernames at the Kickoff Party – especially u/kongsworth… IYKYK

• Successfully summoning u/big-slay to Discord with magic

• u/shiruken’s question leading to all live attendees getting one year of free premium

• u/spez joining in on the confetti-popping 

• Gregorian chants (lore here)

• u/Real_Pie2406 crocheted a hot pink dragon during the event (!!)

• Mods’ outstanding pets were shared across numerous posts, and a new community (r/modpets) was born

What event highlights did we miss? Tell us in the comments (plz, we’re missing that Mod World energy right now). 

TL;DR - Nominations for Mod Hall of Fame are open! Nominate fellow mods who went the extra mile this year by November 11th!

Hey there! ICYMI - we announced that Mod Hall of Fame nominations are officially open at Mod World. We’re excited to bring back our annual program to celebrate the mods who guide their communities with care, dedicate time to uplift fellow mods and users, and make Reddit extra special. And of course, we can’t do it without the best folks: you!

What’s Mod Hall of Fame? 

• Mod Hall of Fame is an annual program that honors standout community leaders driving positive change on Reddit. 

• It’s led by mods, for mods. Mods across Reddit submit nominations, and winners are chosen by a panel of mod judges. 

• Just like last year, the winners will be announced live during a virtual ceremony on December 11, 2026 (you can RSVP right now 👀)

How do I nominate a mod?

You can nominate fellow mods for the following award categories:

• 🏆 Community Champions: Mods who shape their community's culture. They lead by example, encourage meaningful contributions, foster inclusivity, and make their communities feel like home.

• 🎉 Event Extraordinaires: Mods who have created and executed outstanding events for their community. They create experiences that invite members to participate and spark connections or traditions that continue beyond the event itself.

• 🚀 Trailblazers: New mods who started modding this year or mods whose communities have recently shown rapid growth + sustained community building. They’ve built momentum by helping new or fast-growing communities thrive, welcoming new voices, and fostering meaningful participation.

• 🔥 Hot Helpers: Mods who go out of their way to help fellow mods or users in their own communities or mod support subreddits like r/NewMods and r/ModSupport. They go above and beyond to answer questions and mentor others, leading to healthier, more welcoming communities and more confident moderators.

• 🌟 Veteran Visionaries: Longtime mods whose impact has been essential to the long-term success of their communities. Their ongoing care and judgment help their spaces adapt and thrive, while inspiring fellow mods to build sustainable communities of their own.

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be an active mod. 

  • We look at mod mail and moderator activity, as well as post/comment activity in owned communities, to determine activity status. Activity should be sustained over a period of time for someone to be considered an “active” moderator.

• Community impact should be focused on the mod’s leadership on Reddit within 2026.

• Nominations must include a short description and on-platform links demonstrating the nominee's contributions so our mod judges have enough context to evaluate them.

How will winners be determined?

• First, nominations will be reviewed by admins from Reddit’s community team. 

• Then, the mod judge panel will choose the top three winners in each category using a point-scoring system based on community impact, leadership, etc. 

• Winners will also pass a review by our Code of Conduct team and must accept their nomination before being featured.

Sounds good. How do I submit a nomination?

You can submit your nominations by November 11th, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST. 

>> NOMINATE AN AMAZING MOD NOW <<

We’re stoked to celebrate even more amazing mods and community moments with everyone! Got questions? Check out the FAQs in the comments below. 👇

This post about r/modpets was made with the mods permission.

Edit: after someone asked me if he could post his uncles 3 legged cat: also pets with 1, 3, 5 or 7 legs are allowed!

I RSVPed last month when I got the notification but honestly I barely read the details (except the part about the trophy 😂) since it was going to be my first Mod World, I was mostly just curious about what the event would be like. I wasn’t even sure if I’d be able to attend but I’m so glad I did!

The chat was so fun!! Watching everyone roast u/spez throughout the livestream was honestly hilarious and u/big-slay’s energy throughout the whole event was incredible❤️ I loved how lively and entertaining everything was, from the livestream itself to the interactions in the chat.

Also, I somehow only found out the r/lounge existed a couple of hours ago 💀 and I didn’t even realize we were getting Premium until the livestream, so that was such a nice surprise 😝

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to u/spez, u/big-slay, u/iceeypisces, and the whole admin team for putting together such a fun event! 🥹 I had a great time at my first Mod World, and I’ll definitely be back next year ❤️🤞

Maneki-zilla tried hard to disrupt Mod World...

Mod World 2026 has come to an end, but we’ve got something special to remember it by: trophies! In case you missed it, we ran a trophy design contest here in r/ModEvents, and this year, we had two trophies to design: one for the Kickoff Party, and one for the official Mod World event! 

A huge congratulations to u/Skully--_-- for their Kickoff Party trophy design and u/badmosh-billu for their Mod World trophy design. Let’s give both of our winners some appreciation in the comments!

And of course, we can’t forget our finalists! A big shoutout to our finalists for their incredible submissions. Thank you all for sharing your creativity with the community!

• u/OstakuVibes

• u/Appropriate_fact_198

• u/TaeKz

• u/-Ayako_Lui-

But wait, there’s more! The talent doesn’t stop there. We also want to recognize a few honorable mentions:

Kickoff Party Honorable Mentions

• u/derppherppp

• u/badmosh-billu

Mod World Honorable Mentions

• u/BBWAltMommy

• u/runBalboa

• u/princessgojo

• u/derppherppp

Now you might be wondering, “When will I see these beautiful trophies on my profile?” Rest assured, trophies will be granted within 3-4 weeks of the Mod World recording watch deadline of November 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST. 

That’s all from us (for now)! A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a design, cast a vote, or joined us in the streams. Mod World isn’t possible without the amazing mods of Reddit! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year.