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Reddit announced a pilot program placing ads in its search results to offset declining traffic and modest growth. The test targets a select group of advertisers, showing contextual ads—such as espresso machines for “espresso station” searches—while monitoring user reactions. The move follows weaker-than‑expected Q4 revenue guidance and flat daily active users, amid AI‑driven shifts that reduce clicks from Google. Reddit plans a gradual transition to a logged‑in experience, aiming to enhance ad targeting and revenue from existing users.