User growth and impact of Google algorithm changes,
Answers integration and impact, Google algorithm changes impact, AI integration in ad tech, advertising pricing and market position are the key contradictions discussed in Reddit's latest 2025Q2 earnings call.
Strong Revenue Growth and Profitability:
- Reddit's
revenue grew by
78% year-over-year in Q2 2025, reaching
$500 million, marking its fastest growth rate since 2022.
- The growth was driven by improved performance ads and brand ads, each growing more than
80% year-over-year, and an increase in impression growth and pricing strategies.
User Base Expansion and Engagement:
- Reddit's
daily active users increased to
110 million, up
21% year-over-year, with growth both in the U.S. and international markets.
- This was attributed to product improvements and increased marketing activity, particularly in international markets through machine translation and moderator outreach.
Advertising Growth and New Products:
- The advertising business grew by
84% year-over-year, reaching
$465 million, with a
50% increase in the number of active advertisers.
- This was fueled by broad-based strength across the business, retention of existing advertisers, and the introduction of new products like Dynamic Product Ads and improved measurement tools.
Internationalization and Localization:
- Machine translation is now available in
23 languages, unlocking Reddit for millions of users across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
- This initiative aims to make Reddit self-sustaining in these countries through increased user engagement, localized content, and skilled moderator recruitment.
AI and Data Licensing Opportunities:
- Reddit is the most cited domain for AI across all models, indicating the significant role of its data in training AI systems.
- This validates Reddit's position as an important data source for AI development, driving opportunities in data licensing and brand insights products.
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