Overview
- The limited alpha applies gray checkmarks to a small, curated set of public figures, journalists, and businesses that opt in.
- Users cannot request verification during the test, with Reddit performing checks manually and planning a third-party process later.
- The badge replaces the existing “Official” watermark for businesses and confers no special privileges or visibility boosts.
- Eligible accounts must be active and in good standing, with NSFW profiles or those primarily in NSFW communities excluded.
- Reddit frames the feature as a way to reduce misinformation and scams without granting the company, moderators, or users extra access to private data.