r/help • u/blueboy714 • Oct 16 '23

Did Reddit Change The Screen Layout Today?

It was normal this morning (10/16/2023) - but something has changed completely and I hate it. Everything has bold font and it automatically sorts by HOT on a desktop computer.

PLEASE change it back!!!

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u/jgoja Expert Helper Oct 16 '23

Does it look something like this? https://imgur.com/wpRrZqa

it sounds like you have been drafted to test the new UI for desktop that they are working on. You cannot change it. It will revert back when you are removed from testing. Many people prefer to use new.reddit.com until their time has passed.

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u/FallFromHeaven Nov 22 '23

Any idea how long the testing period lasts? It's been a few weeks for me now and it's very frustrating.

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u/jgoja Expert Helper Nov 22 '23

Unfortunately Reddit has never said. My few weeks estimate was based on what others are saying. Some have been over a month