As one of the world's largest community forums, Reddit enforces strict risk control mechanisms for account management. Among these, shadowbanning is one of the most frustrating issues users face. When shadowbanned, your account can still post and comment normally, but other users won't see your content, effectively rendering your efforts futile. So, how can you quickly determine if a Reddit account is shadowbanned? And how can this be prevented? This article will answer these questions and introduce how Blurpath proxy IPs can help you safely operate your Reddit accounts.

A shadowban is a covert punishment that Reddit applies to accounts violating community rules or marked as "spam marketing" by the system. Unlike direct bans, shadowbans do not notify the user—you can continue browsing, posting and commenting, but your content won't be visible to others, nor will you receive upvotes or replies.

• Use Reddit’s Official API Check
  Enter the following link into your browser's address bar, replacing YourUsername with your Reddit username:
  (If the returned JSON data contains an error 404, it indicates that the account has been shadowbanned.)
https://www.reddit.com/user/YourUsername/about.json
• Search Your Posts in Incognito Mode
  Copy the link to your latest post or comment and access Reddit in incognito mode. If you cannot find your posts or comments while logged out, your account may have been shadowbanned.
• Ask Friends to Help Check
  Have another Reddit user search for your posts or comments. If they can’t see them while you can, it suggests your account might be shadowbanned.

• Avoid Using the Same IP for Multiple Accounts Frequently
  Reddit monitors IP associations; frequent posting from the same IP across multiple accounts can easily trigger risk controls. It's recommended to use Blurpath’s exclusive residential IPs to ensure each account operates in its own environment.
• Adhere to Reddit Community Guidelines
  Avoid spamming or repetitive advertising, and refrain from rapid posting or commenting within short periods to prevent being flagged as a bot account.
• Utilize High-Quality Proxy IPs to Bypass Platform Controls
  Dynamic residential IPs are ideal for nurturing accounts and interacting, minimizing the risk of being banned due to IP associations.
  Static residential IPs suit long-term stable operations, reducing the risk of triggering controls due to frequent IP changes.
  Blurpath offers residential IPs covering over 190 countries worldwide, enabling you to manage multiple Reddit accounts effortlessly without worrying about bans.
• Allocate Different IPs and Device Fingerprints for Multi-Account Operations
  Combine fingerprint browsers (like AdsPower, Multilogin) with Blurpath proxy IPs to configure independent device environments for different accounts. Avoid switching between multiple Reddit accounts on the same device simultaneously to minimize detection risks.

• Create a new account using a new IP and device information. Since shadowbans cannot be lifted, upon discovering your account is banned, consider creating a new account with Blurpath proxy IPs and changing device fingerprints. Start modestly to nurture the new account initially.
• You may attempt to appeal to Reddit officials via r/reddithelp, explaining why your account did not violate the rules—sometimes, this might result in unshadowbanning.
• Reduce large-scale automated operations. Over-reliance on automation tools can be flagged as rule violations by Reddit. Prefer manual operations or use smarter proxies and fingerprint browsers to mitigate risks.

Shadowbanning is a covert form of punishment Reddit uses against rule-breaking accounts. Despite appearances, all posts and comments remain invisible to others. To determine if a Reddit account is shadowbanned, methods such as API checks, third-party tools, or searching in incognito mode can be used. To prevent account bans, it's advisable to use Blurpath’s exclusive residential IPs paired with fingerprint browsers, effectively evading Reddit’s risk control systems, ensuring long-term stable operation of your accounts.