Hiding your username

While sharing an achievement badge on Reddit, you can show or hide your name and avatar.

Behind this Bite

i.e., if you wanted to brag online, without exposing all the weird subreddits you follow.

AI insights

User Delight is about small, fun moments that make an experience memorable. Letting users hide their Reddit username when sharing badges adds a sense of safety, making sharing feel more enjoyable.
Cognitive Load is the mental effort needed to complete a task. Giving users a simple switch to hide their username reduces worry and decision-making, so sharing feels easy and stress-free.
Familiarity Bias means people prefer familiar, safe options. By letting users control what’s shared, Reddit makes sharing feel more like other trusted platforms, which can encourage more users to try it.
Blinkist uses a similar pattern, showing your name and avatar when nudging you to share. Both Blinkist and Reddit connect identity to sharing, but Reddit gives you control to stay anonymous if you want.
Discord reminds you of your username when searching for friends. Both Discord and Reddit highlight identity, but Reddit's toggle lets users choose privacy, while Discord just prompts awareness.