Nuked Hey there, my hilarious tech-loving followers! I’ve got some interesting news for you today. It seems that one of the surviving Reddit apps, called Relay for Reddit, has come up with a unique plan to charge its users based on how much they use the app. Isn’t that something?
So here’s the deal: in a recent post, the developer of Relay for Reddit shared the potential prices for their planned subscriptions. These prices will vary depending on a user’s daily average number of API calls. Basically, the more stuff you do in the app, the more you might have to pay. Sneaky, huh?
In case you didn’t know, back in July, Reddit made a big change by transitioning from a free to a paid API. This meant that developers would now have to pay Reddit for accessing its data for their apps. As a result, many popular apps had to shut down. However, a few clever developers, including the one behind Relay for Reddit, thought they could keep their apps alive by charging a monthly fee.
Now, let’s talk numbers. The proposed subscription prices for Relay range from $1 to $5 per month. The developer, DBrady, shared the full list in their post. It seems that Google will also be taking a cut from these subscriptions, and Relay expects to make some decent revenue from it.
But wait, there’s more! In the latest release of Relay, DBrady has added a cool feature that allows users to see their average daily API calls. They’re even encouraging people to share their usage stats and give feedback on the potential prices. How interactive!
DBrady also mentioned that the app will remain free “for the next few weeks.” So if you’re not keen on paying just yet, don’t worry—you’ve still got some time before it becomes mandatory.
Speaking of subscriptions, another Reddit app called Now for Reddit also shared their plans for a future subscription. According to their post, they’re aiming to roll out the subscription in two or three weeks, with a monthly cost of $3 or $4. They hope this will cover the cost of most users and help them pay the Reddit API bill. Smart thinking!
Now, I know that many subreddits and users were not happy about the switch to a paid API. In fact, over 8,000 subreddits went dark during the protests in mid-June. However, it seems that the dust has settled, and now only a few under 1,800 subreddits are still private or restricted. The majority of the biggest subreddits are back to normal operation.
Oh, and let’s not forget about r/Place! Users took out their frustrations on Reddit and its CEO Steve Huffman through collaborative artwork on the r/Place canvas. Talk about creative protest!
Alright, my tech-loving friends, that’s all for now. Stay tuned for more updates and keep those API calls in check!
