UPDATE: Problem resolved!

Identified - We've identified the issue and you should now start to see comments load properly again. We're still monitoring the situation!
May 20, 2026 - 14:22 PDT

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https://preview.redd.it/bcj6z6j61d2h1.png?width=1074&format=png&auto=webp&s=1a1132d673f265789f3e3792c3c182ea2140983e

Reddit status from https://www.redditstatus.com

Current issues are problems loading comments under posts, and loading images.

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An image was attached to this post, but it probably might not show up right now, so here's a copypasta of the text:

Investigating elevated errors and issues loading comments

Update - We are continuing to investigate this issue.
May 20, 2026 - 13:58 PDT

Investigating - We're currently investigating this issue. While this is ongoing, you may have trouble loading comment threads on www.reddit.com, and the native apps
May 20, 2026 - 13:58 PDT

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UPDATE3: Looks like everything is working again!

Copypasta from the redditstatus site:

“Monitoring - A fix has been implemented and we're seeing recovery. We're continuing to monitor the situation!

May 18, 2026 - 12:44 PDT”

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UPDATE2: The problem has been identified and Admins are currently working on the fix!

Copypasta from the redditstatus site:

Investigating elevated site errors and issues accessing media

“Identified - The issue has been identified and we are working on implementing a fix.

While this is ongoing, you may encounter errors and general loading issues across feeds, posts, and search. Recently uploaded images and videos may not appear as expected.

May 18, 2026 - 11:06 PDT”

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Most of the issues currently being reported are in regard to content not loading, modmail not working, and images not showing in posts (like this one).

Disclaimer: r/reddithelp is not operated by Reddit admins.

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UPDATE: Hmmm this post should have had 2 images showing the current health status, so the problem is now also effecting uploaded images in new posts too.

Reddit site status can be found at https://www.redditstatus.com

There’s currently a site-wide problem with new comments not publishing that started around 11am PDT.

I’ve created this post to get the word out since you won’t see our replies in any new posts here.

Please keep in mind that if you reply to this post, we will not be able to see you right now.

[Browser] Automod revision history is showing u/deleted for all entries instead of mod usernames. This appears to be an access issue.

I checked several subs and they all show up like this:

https://preview.redd.it/a78rvci4nlzg1.png?width=348&format=png&auto=webp&s=4f4c8d4c3f52c8a56735f629d83d38d99a7843e3