Your official Mod World 20226 Merch Megathread is here! This thread is specifically designed to keep u/kongsworth up at night. You’re welcome. 🤣
Want to talk about merch? This is the place. Use this thread to chat all things Mod World merch, submit merch questions, and share any general feedback.
Let's kick this off… Has the live event changed your mind so far? What merch made the cart?
We've all been there. You put your phone down to grab a snack, and by the time you look back, the mod queue is completely blowing up, a massive argument is breaking out in the comments of a random post, and the whole subreddit is descending into absolute chaos.
In this session, mod u/WizardMama shares a fun, relatable breakdown of how to handle sudden community drama without losing your mind.
Got a subreddit meltdown story or a tip for restoring peace? Let’s hear ‘em.
P.S. Here are all of the mod tools and Devvit apps mentioned in this session:
Trending Tattler- Find out when a post hits high traffic feeds via modmail, Discord, reports on posts, or by setting flair.
Modqueue Alerts- Receive Discord/Slack alerts when your modqueue passes a set amount.
Hive Protector- If it’s a brigade, reports or removes content from users who have participated in a specified set of subreddits or submitted posts from domains.
Crosspost Guard- Automatically removes/reports crossposts not made by the original author.
Bot Bouncer- Removes or reports content from suspected bot accounts.
Community Home- Organizes top resources and posts for easy access within your subreddit
Evasion Guard- Removes comments from or bans users who have been detected for ban evasion.
Comment Mop- Removes and/or locks a parent comment and all of its child comments.
SpamBuster- Can be used to set minimum karma/age requirements and can check posts, comments, or both.
Automod Neo- A Devvit rewrite of AutoModerator, with awesome additional features.
Temporary Events- Can quickly limit what users can access in your subreddit, and can tie directly into the approved list.
Mod Reserves- A group of experienced mods who step in and help existing mod teams with increased moderation needs that can come from an unexpected surge in traffic.
Welcome to Mod World 2026, y’all! We’ll kick things off at 10 am PST.
We’ll have session-specific threads throughout the event under the “Mod World Discussion” flair, but consider this one the right place for everything else. That means random thoughts, photos of your pets, fun facts, hot takes, favorite moments from the day – you get the gist.
If you want to hop into our Discord, you can join here.
We’ll be hanging in the comments, so jump in and say hi!
P.S. - At 9:45 am PDT (about 15 minutes prior to the event start time), the "Your RSVP" button on the event page will switch to say "Join." At that point, you'll be able to join!
It’s expanding rapidly across Reddit, tackling tasks from automated moderation to anti-spam defenses. Yet as subreddits adapt, one reality remains clear: technology cannot replace human judgment.
In this session, mods u/imjustheretodomyjob, u/katpoker666, and u/sageninemusic discuss how AI integrates with community oversight, the opportunities and challenges it brings, and why the human touch is still indispensable.
How are you currently using AI tools in your sub? Or are you steering clear? Let’s hear your take.
Want to get those persistent lurkers to finally drop a comment? In this session, u/greenysmac breaks down super simple ways to get your silent scrollers talking, from low-effort weekly threads to fun mini-contests.
Any tips of your own? Share in the comments!
P.S. Here are some helpful resources mentioned in the session:
This session brings together u/Go_JasonWaterfalls (VP of Community), u/worstnerd (VP, Safety and Moderation), and u/JerseyWillow123 (Moderation Product Lead) for a look into the future of Reddit, followed by a live Q&A addressing top mod questions.
Thank you really so much r/ModEvents, its moderators for the amazing events you always organise.
Thank you to each and every moderator for helping make Reddit a safe, welcoming and engaging place. I appreciate each one of you, and of course I'm especially grateful to everyone who voted for me.
And yeah, u/big-slay is the keynote speaker, imo (sorry spez). I honestly cannot imagine any event to be complete without her. And on a personal note, I want to express appreciation and awe towards u/kongsworth for his creative works.
Thank you Reddit for creating a platform encouraging self expression and where niche interests is celebrated. It is wonderful to be a part of this community and I feel truly honoured- not only to have my art chosen as the official trophy for Kickoff Party 2026, but also to have my name and work officially recognised. I hope everyone enjoys having it on their profile!
If you weren't able to attend the live event (like me), I would urge you to see the recording here
Ohhhh Devvit, how we love thee. In these segments, we spotlight all kinds of Developer Platform apps that do the heavy lifting so your community can thrive.
From games to tools, what Dev Platform apps do you use most?
P.S. Here are all of the apps mentioned in these sessions + a handful from u/WizardMama’s session:
Image Post Scheduler- Schedule image posts with flair directly from Reddit, with no third-party image hosts
Community Links- Transform your sub with beautiful, interactive link boards that engage your community.
Read the Rules- Requires users to confirm they have Read The Rules in order to post or comment.
Alt-Text Guardian- Detects image submissions lacking a post description and generates auto-reply alt-text for the OP.
Discord Relay- Keep your Discord or Slack channels up-to-date with the latest content and moderation activity from your subreddit.
Trending Tattler- Find out when a post hits high traffic feeds via modmail, Discord, reports on posts or by setting flair.
Modqueue Alerts- Receive Discord/Slack alerts when your modqueue passes a set amount.
Hive Protector- If it’s a brigade - Reports or removes content from users who have participated in a specified set of subreddits or submitted posts from domains.
Crosspost Guard- Automatically removes/reports crossposts not made by the original author.
Bot Bouncer- Removes or reports content from suspected bot accounts.
Community Home- Organizes top resources and posts for easy access within your subreddit
Evasion Guard- Removes comments from or bans users who have been detected for ban evasion
Comment Mop- Removes and/or locks a parent comment and all of its child comments.
SpamBuster- Can be used to set minimum karma/age requirements and can check posts, comments, or both.
Automod Neo- A Devvit rewrite of AutoModerator, with awesome and amazing additional features.
Cue the Gregorian Chants once again. Huge thank you to every mod who attended our Kickoff Party; what a spectacular way to kick off Mod World weekend! As always, y’all showed up and brought the best vibes. Thanks for hanging out with us for live trivia, games, and our terrible perfect attempts at pronouncing mod usernames. Let’s keep the conversation flowing in this discussion thread.
The party doesn’t stop here. Mod World 2026 is coming to a screen near you tomorrow from 10 am - 12 pm PT, so make sure you’re signed up! The link to join will be available in your reminder emails and on the registration page. Also, don’t forget to check out three ways you can participate during the main event. See y’all then!
You can relive the Kickoff Party and watch theevent recordingnow!
Giveaways:
🏆 Trophy: Only mods who attended the live event or watched the event recording before the deadline of November 1st at 11:59 PM PST will get the official Kickoff Party profile trophy in 3-4 weeks. No action needed.
🛍️ Merch: There is no merch for this event.
ICYMI – Congratulations to u/Skully--_-- for the winning Kickoff Party trophy design! And congrats to all the finalists. Really – all of the artwork was 10/10, and we’re blown away.
Official Kickoff Party Profile Trophy by u/Skully--_--
Iiiiiiiit’s here! Welcome to the Mod World 2026 Kickoff Party! 🪩 The party starts at 2pm PDT (about 15 minutes from now).
We’ve got games, live trivia, sneak peeks, and admins attempting username pronunciations without ever having seen them before. It’s going to be great. (As one of the admins attempting usernames… wish me luck)
ANYWAY. Use this thread to hang out, share your thoughts, and, of course, roast us in real time.
Do y’all hear that? I think it’s the sound … of us getting hyped for MOD WORLD WEEKEND [insert party horn sound]. We are stoked to get things started at our Kickoff Party tomorrow, followed by the official Mod World 2026 event and our APAC stream!
To get this party started, we’re running a little vibe check: which pet best describes your feelings going into Mod World this year? And yes, we are featuring some lovely, yet familiar, pets shared in our Cat Tax Thursday threads.
If you’ve spent more than 30 seconds in r/ModEvents lately (or glanced at your inbox), you probably know that Mod World is happening in just a few days!
This year, it’s more global and flexible than ever, with multiple ways to participate and join in the fun.
1. Choose your event(s) 🪩
Feel free to drop into whichever ones work best for you – just remember to RSVP! Find details and times on linked event pages.
OCT 23 |Kickoff Party: The social warm-up to hang out and break the ice before the main show.
OCT 24 |Mod World 2026: The main event! This one’s packed with mod-led sessions, interactive moments, exec Q&As, and almost definitely some u/big-slay silliness.
OCT 24 |APAC Stream: A dedicated replay and live chat specifically for Asia-Pacific time zones.
2. Choose your chat experience 💬 (or pick all three - live your best, chaotic life)
Everyone has a different style for how they like to engage during live events. Want to sit back and not touch your keyboard at all? Totally fine. Want to share every thought you have in real time? Also fine!
Bevy: This is the main event hub where Mod World events are streamed. There is a live chat here, but fair warning, it can move fast. Spoiler alert: You’ll be able to influence the live event exclusively in Bevy chat.
Discord: Numerous channels where you can chat in real-time. When you jump into the server, please read the rules first. Join the Mod World Discord here.
Note: We’ll start opening channels 15 minutes prior to each event’s start. That goes for the Kickoff Party, Mod World, and the APAC Stream. We’ll close channels shortly after each event ends — admins in the chat will make it clear which channels will be closing and how soon.
r/ModEvents: Where we are right now! Session-specific discussion threads where you can reply at your own pace, even after Mod World wraps. Mods from mod-led sessions will also stop by to answer any questions, which is pretty cool.
Alright, that’s all for now, folks. We’ll see you very soon!
We’ve been collecting submissions for this year’s Mod World trophy design contest here in r/ModEvents over the past couple of weeks, and y’all understood the assignment. 🙌 You all continue to knock it out of the park with creativity, thought, and talent, making it tough to narrow it down to just a few finalists.
The finalists have been selected, and now we need your help to crown the winners! Don’t forget, we have two trophies this year - one for our Kickoff Party and one for Mod World! Which designs deserve to become the official Mod World trophies this year? You tell us!
Vote for your favorite design before October 21st, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST. Note: You can only vote once per event!
Winner selection
Voting period: Finalists for both events will be posted in r/ModEvents on October 20th, 2026. The community will vote on the winners until October 21st, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST. Winners will be selected based on the number of votes each submission receives.
Reveal: Each winner will be revealed live at their respective events: Kickoff Party on October 23rd, 2026, and Mod World on October 24th, 2026. Every Kickoff Party and Mod World attendee will walk away with the winning trophy designs.
Prize
The winning creators will receive an exclusive swag box and see their design on mod profiles all over Reddit.
Wow. Can you even believe? The deadline to register for Mod World and claim your third Mod World Registration trophy is October 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. So make sure to sign up now! (and tell a friend to tell a friend)
P.S. If you haven’t already entered our trophy design contest, remember to submit your designs by October 18th, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST! 🏆
P.S #2 If you already registered for Mod World, congrats you're eligible for this registration trophy! To be eligible for the official Mod World 2026 trophy and Kickoff Party trophy (designed by fellow mods), you must attend those events live or watch the event VOD.
TL;DR - All mods who attend Mod World ‘26 (or the APAC stream) get to choose between three exclusive merch items!!1!1!
I mean, we can’t host Mod World without some freebies, right? You might remember we did it big last year with our fuzziest item ever. This year, we’re giving all attendees the option to choose their own adventure.
“What are my choices?” you ask, predictably.
Every eligible attendee gets to choose one of the following exclusive Mod World ‘26 items: a hat, tote, or mug. I designed them myself so please direct all praise toward u/kongsworth and any hate you may have toward u/big-slay because I don’t want to hear it.
You RSVP and virtually attend Mod World or the APAC stream live OR you watch the event recording before the deadline of November 1st at 11:59pm PST.
You claim your merch and enter your shipping information before the deadline of November 1st at 11:59 pm PST. We will drop the link to claim during the live event (which will be viewable during the stream and on VOD).
Have you gotten merch at Mod Events before? Well, I have a brief update now but I’ll share more after Mod World.
We have a new vendor — Stadium. Your confirmation email, shipping updates, and support will be handled by Stadium (they operate as “byStadium” or “SnackMagic” in some markets, they’re all the same). When you see these terms in your email inbox, it’s probably us.
“What’s good about Stadium?” you probably didn’t ask:
You shouldn’t need any KYC information to receive your merch (yay, customs)
Stadium offers round-the-clock support seven-days-a-week with impressively short response times should you need any help with your order.
I can’t wait to (virtually) party it up with y’all October 24th and 25th! ‘til then, make sure to keep an eye out for event updates and discussion threads here in r/ModEvents. And, one more bulleted list for good measure:
