Reddit is starting to test verified profiles, the company announced today. Users who are verified as part of this « limited alpha test » will have a gray checkmark next to their username « across profiles, communities, feeds, post detail pages, and search results. »
For this « initial test, » Reddit says it’s « selected a group of public figures and trusted partners, » and they’ll need to opt in, have accounts in good standing, and « actively contribute » on the platform. Reddit notes that verification « doesn’t grant special privileges. »
Currently, users can’t request verification. Businesses that already have the « Official » label that Reddit starte …
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