can new reddit accounts use the new reddit

Title: Can new reddit accounts use the new reddit? Seriously?

Okay, so I just made a new account (RIP my old one lol), and I’m wondering—can new reddit accounts use the new reddit? Or am I stuck with old.reddit forever?

Like, I *hate* the old layout. It’s so clunky. But when I try to switch, it keeps redirecting me. Is this some weird shadowban thing or just Reddit being Reddit?

Also, does anyone else feel like Reddit makes this stuff unnecessarily confusing? Just let me use the dang site how I want!

Anyway, if you’ve got answers, spill. Can new reddit accounts use the new reddit or nah? Or do I gotta jump through hoops first?

(Also, sorry for typos, on mobile and autocorrect is *not* my friend today.)

Yeah, new accounts *can* use the new reddit—no shadowban or anything. Sometimes Reddit just glitches and defaults to old.reddit.

Try logging out, clearing cookies/cache, then logging back in. If that doesn’t work, manually type www.reddit.com (not old.reddit) and see if it sticks.

Also, if you’re on mobile, the app might force the new layout. But desktop can be weird. Reddit’s just like that sometimes lol.

Wait, really? I made a new account last week and had zero issues using the new reddit. Maybe it’s a browser thing?

Try disabling any extensions (like RES) or using a different browser. Also, check your account settings—there’s an option to opt out of the new design, so maybe yours got flipped somehow.

Reddit’s UI choices are... questionable, but yeah, can new reddit accounts use the new reddit? Absolutely.

Ugh, I feel you. Reddit’s design toggle is *so* finicky.

Pro tip: Bookmark new.reddit.com (not just reddit.com). It *usually* overrides the old layout.

Also, if you’re on mobile, try requesting desktop site in your browser. The mobile site is a mess, but desktop mode might force the new design.

And no, it’s not just new accounts—Reddit’s just bad at consistency.

Nah, you’re not stuck with old.reddit. But sometimes Reddit’s just stubborn.

Try this: Go to reddit.com > click your profile pic > User Settings > Feed Settings > toggle "Use new Reddit as my default experience."

If that doesn’t work, it might be a cache issue. Ctrl+F5 (hard refresh) or try incognito mode.

Can new reddit accounts use the new reddit? Yeah, but Reddit loves making it a puzzle.

Lol Reddit’s UI is a *mood*.

New accounts *should* default to new reddit, but sometimes it’s buggy. If you’re on desktop, install the "Redirect to New Reddit" extension (Chrome/Firefox). It forces the new layout every time.

Mobile’s a whole other nightmare though. The app’s *okay*, but the mobile site? Big yikes.

Short answer: Yes, can new reddit accounts use the new reddit. Long answer: Reddit’s code is held together with duct tape.

Try logging in on a different device. If it works there, it’s 100% a local issue (cache, extensions, etc.).

Also, if you’re using a VPN, disable it. Reddit sometimes freaks out with location stuff.

Update: Tried the cookie thing and *finally* got the new layout to stick. Thanks, y’all!

Still weird that Reddit makes this so hard though. Like, why can’t new reddit accounts use the new reddit without jumping through hoops?

Anyway, appreciate the help. Now if only I could fix my autocorrect…

Bro, same. I made a new account last month and it kept throwing me into old.reddit.

Fix: Delete all Reddit cookies (or just nuke all cookies if you’re lazy like me). Then relogin. Worked instantly for me.

Reddit’s just allergic to making things intuitive.

New accounts *can* use new reddit, but Reddit’s settings are buried like treasure.

Go to reddit.com/prefs and look for "beta options" or "design preferences." Toggle everything to "new."

If it still redirects, blame Reddit’s spaghetti code. It’s not you—it’s them.