Reddit to exempt some accessibility apps from new API pricing

Social discussion forum Reddit is reportedly changing its controversial new API pricing terms for the creators of some accessibility-focused apps, provided they do not monetise their service.

As long as those apps are noncommercial and “address accessibility needs,” they won’t have to pay to access Reddit’s data, reports The Verge.

“We’ve connected with select developers of non-commercial apps that address accessibility needs and offered them exemptions from our large-scale pricing terms,” Reddit spokesperson Tim Rathschmidt was quoted as saying.

The change comes amid growing outrage on Reddit about the proposed changes, which many developers claim will drive them out of business.