How to mute or leave Reddit community

Reddit is a vibrant platform with numerous communities to explore. However, it's possible that you might want to mute or leave a specific community for various reasons. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of muting or leaving a Reddit community, as well as stopping notifications from a particular community. Let's get started!

Muting a Reddit Community:

1. Open the Reddit community you wish to mute: To begin muting a community, you need to first open the specific community you want to mute. Navigate to the community's page by searching for its name in the Reddit search bar or by clicking on its name if you see it in your feed.

2. Locate the "About Community" section: Once you are on the community's page, you will notice various sections on the right side of the page. Scroll down until you find the "About Community" section.

3. Look for the three-dotted icon and click on it: Within the "About Community" section, there will be a three-dotted icon. This icon represents the options menu for the community.

4. From the options that appear, select "Mute [community-name]": Clicking on the three-dotted icon will reveal a drop-down menu with different options. Look for the option that says "Mute [community-name]." By selecting this option, you will mute the community and no longer see its posts on your feed.

5. Confirm your choice by clicking on the "YES, MUTE" button: After selecting the "Mute [community-name]" option, a confirmation prompt will appear. To complete the muting process, click on the "YES, MUTE" button.

Unmuting a Muted Community:

1. Open the muted Reddit community: If you decide that you want to unmute a community that you previously muted, you need to open that community's page again. Navigate to the community either through the Reddit search bar or by finding it in your feed.

2. Find the three-dotted icon once again and click on it: Once you are on the community's page, locate the three-dotted icon within the "About Community" section, just like you did when muting the community.

3. From the options menu, choose "Unmute [community-name]": Clicking on the three-dotted icon will open the options menu. This time, look for the option that says "Unmute [community-name]." By selecting this option, you will unmute the community, and its posts will appear on your feed again.

Leaving a Reddit Community:

1. Open the Reddit community you want to leave: To leave a Reddit community, start by opening the specific community you wish to leave. Whether you find it in your feed or search for it using the Reddit search bar, make sure you are on the community's page.

2. Look for the "Joined" button within the community page: Once you are on the community's page, you will notice a button that says "Joined." This button indicates that you are currently a member of the community.

3. Hover your mouse over it until you see the "Leave" option appear: Hover your mouse over the "Joined" button, and after a moment, a drop-down menu will appear. Within this menu, you will see the option to "Leave" the community.

4. Click on this button to leave the community: To finalize the process of leaving the community, click on the "Leave" option within the drop-down menu. Once clicked, you will no longer be a member of the community.

Stopping Notifications from a Reddit Community:

1. Open the Reddit community from which you wish to stop receiving notifications: To stop receiving notifications from a specific Reddit community, start by opening that community's page. You can do this by searching for the community's name in the Reddit search bar or by finding it in your feed.

2. Locate and click on the notification bell icon within that community page: Once you are on the community's page, look for a notification bell icon. This bell icon represents the notification settings for the community.

3. From the options available, select "Off" to stop receiving notifications: Clicking on the notification bell icon will bring up various options for managing your notifications from that particular community. To stop receiving notifications, choose the option that says "Off."

By following these straightforward steps, you can easily mute or leave a Reddit community and even manage your notifications effectively. It's important to remember that muting or leaving a community doesn't mean severing ties completely—you can always rejoin or unmute whenever you feel like it! For further information on these steps, continue reading and exploring Reddit's help resources.