Reddit Could be the next big traffic goldmine......

[ZenWolf]

If people start to realize that Google's AI answers (AEO) mostly comes from reddit posts, things could change fast.
Once users understand that reddit discussions are what power those AI answers, they will start going straight to reddit instead of relying on AI summaries. That means reddit could see a massive boost in visitors and activity.

More people will click reddit links from google, join discussions and spend more time on the platform. Subreddits that share helpful info or real experiences could suddenly get way more attention and followers. Even old posts might start getting new traffic if they show up in AI answers.

If this happens, reddit could become the next big traffic goldmine. It's time to start posting before everyone else catches on.

 

[kinzly]

feels like the right time to start building a presence and sharing valuable content there before it gets too crowded

 

[ShadowCipherX99]

Yeah, that's actually true. Reddit is getting way more traffic now because Google's AI and even normal searches often show Reddit discussions first. People trust real opinions more than blog articles, so it makes sense. Also, Google and Reddit made a deal last year, Google pays Reddit ($60 million annually) to use its data for AI training and to show Reddit content in search results. That’s why Reddit threads pop up so often in Google now. Once more people realize this, traffic will grow even faster. It’s already one of the top 10 most visited sites in the world, so this really could turn into a goldmine for anyone sharing real and useful info early.

 

[JessiPinkme]

Totally agree with this take. We are already seeing early signs of the shift - Reddit is quietly turning into a authority signal again. With AI surfacing real discussions and users craving authentic answers, the profiles and communities building trust now are going to win big.
Those investing in aged accounts and natural avtivity today will be the ones domainating when the traffic wave fully hits.

 

[kenjitanakaa]

If Google’s AI is already using Reddit posts for answers, people will eventually skip AI results and go straight to Reddit for real discussions. It could bring a lot more traffic and visibility to active users and niche subreddits. Do you think this will make Reddit even more competitive for marketers?

 

[omi3oh1]

Reddit could grow huge, because if users notice Google’s AI keeps pulling answers from Reddit, they'll skip the AI and read the real threads instead.

 

[Mia Anderson]

You are absolutely right - once users figure out that most AI summaries are built from Reddit discussions, they will start skipping Google altogether. It’s like Reddit is quietly becoming a search engine of real opinions.
If this trend keeps growing, do you think SEO strategies will shift toward building authority inside Reddit instead of traditional websites?

 

[ZenWolf]

If Google’s AI is already using Reddit posts for answers, people will eventually skip AI results and go straight to Reddit for real discussions. It could bring a lot more traffic and visibility to active users and niche subreddits. Do you think this will make Reddit even more competitive for marketers?

Once people notice that Reddit is behind a lot of Google's AI answers, more of them will start using reddit directly.
That's going to bring more traffic for sure but also more competition, especially in active subreddits.
I think marketers who start early, build trust and share real value will get the best results before it becomes too crowded.

 

[ZenWolf]

You are absolutely right - once users figure out that most AI summaries are built from Reddit discussions, they will start skipping Google altogether. It’s like Reddit is quietly becoming a search engine of real opinions.
If this trend keeps growing, do you think SEO strategies will shift toward building authority inside Reddit instead of traditional websites?

Reddit is already turning into a kind of "real people's search engine."
If this keeps going, I think SEO will definitely move toward building trust and visibility inside reddit communities.
Those who know how to share useful info and stay active in the right subreddits will have a big edge over traditional site SEO.

 

[VikingWannabe]

Yeah well Reddit takes a lot of effort. You have to follow the subforum's myriads of rules, powertripping moderators, watch out to not offend the softies. Ignoring any of the above and your carefully curated account gets banned while accounts promoting are fetish, pedophilia are running rampant.

 

[shijin]

I’m quietly building niche subreddits now, this wave’s gonna be wild

 

[ZenWolf]

Yeah well Reddit takes a lot of effort. You have to follow the subforum's myriads of rules, powertripping moderators, watch out to not offend the softies. Ignoring any of the above and your carefully curated account gets banned while accounts promoting are fetish, pedophilia are running rampant.

Reddit can be tricky to handle. Every subreddit has its own culture and strict rules, and some mods can be tough. But if you take time to understand the community and post naturally, it gets easier. The effort is high, but the trust and visibility you can build there are worth it.

I’m quietly building niche subreddits now, this wave’s gonna be wild

Smart move. Niche subreddits will be really valuable soon. As those communities grow, the people who join early and stay active will have a big advantage - kind of like getting in before everyone else sees the opportunity.

 

[ameliawalters]

But do you think this will keep going, or is it just a short-term thing because AI is showing Reddit posts more?

 

[app_pilot]

Exactly, if people realize how much Google’s AI pulls from Reddit, early adopters who post quality discussions now could see massive long-term traffic gains.

 

[ZenWolf]

reddit traffics are active than other social app traffics with conversion on post/comment links to attract engagements/visits, reddit users are active in traffic generation with convert.

Reddit users are really engaged, and links in post or comments often get more clicks and interactions than on other social platforms. The community activity really helps bring in traffic.

But do you think this will keep going, or is it just a short-term thing because AI is showing Reddit posts more?

I think it could last if people keep posting genuine, helpful content. But if it becomes all spam and low-quality posts, the effect might fade over time.

Exactly, if people realize how much Google’s AI pulls from Reddit, early adopters who post quality discussions now could see massive long-term traffic gains.

Early adopters who focus on quality discussions now will likely see the biggest gains. Posting helpful, real content can pay off big in the long run.

 

[Spicy Chromosomes]

In my opinion Reddit can already be considered a traffic goldmine, and everyday we are finding more and more gold

 

[jtrix]

Early adopters who focus on quality discussions now will likely see the biggest gains. Posting helpful, real content can pay off big in the long run.

Provided I'm very new to this, what "gains" are we talking about here, read the whole thread, people seem to be talking about the gains, building repo etc. but how and for what exactly

 

[MediaForgePR]

Google doesn't show direct results from Reddit. It improves and deliver based on users intent. It goes through llm process then the user get the output. So I think this would not be the case here.

 

[Sophie Harrison5]

If Reddit really is fueling Google’s AI answers, it’s only a matter of time before people start going straight to the source. The ones already active there might end up with a huge advantage.

 

[upvotemax]

It's already the current traffic goldmine