21 August 2026
ChatGPT stopped citing Reddit content after July
First reported
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- ChatGPT's citations of Reddit dropped from nearly 4 percent in mid-July to 0.5 percent by August 14th, an 86 percent decline.
- Reddit was historically among the most-cited sources for AI chatbots before the sharp decrease.
- OpenAI has not publicly explained why the citations fell so dramatically.
How it was covered
SuperhumanZain Kahn
Reddit's share of ChatGPT citations dropped sharply from nearly 4 percent in mid-July to roughly 0.5 percent on August 14th, representing an 86 percent decline. OpenAI has not explained the shift, though Reddit was historically one of the most-cited sources for AI chatbots.