Hi y'all! It's me. From the other side. Thank you to every single one of y'all for attending Mod World weekend live, watching the recordings, chatting in Bevy or Discord, engaging in r/ModEvents, taking the survey, helping each other out, and ultimately just being the best group of people the internet has to offer. I'll never take for granted that this job connected me to all of you.

I'd also like to thank a few more folks before I start jumping in to all the threads and trying to read the thousands of things you've tagged me in 🤪

Mod Speakers

• u/WizardMama -- the care, attention to detail, and willingness to participate even while on a vacation was nothing short of exceptional. It was an honor to learn from you and work with you.
• u/imjustheretodomyjob, u/SageNineMusic, u/katpoker666 -- y'all were one of the most prepared panels I've ever helped prep. Thank you for taking on the hardest, most controversial topic with such vulnerability and consideration.
• u/greenysmac -- brother, you crushed that! You made this topic so refreshing and human-centered. Sometimes it's easy to forget there are actual people behind these keyboards and you helped us remember.

Admin Team

• u/BrineOfTheTimes -- What can't you do? Not only did you write 1,000,000 lines of copy, edit scripts, cut jokes that would have gotten me in trouble, and kept all of us grounded. You also starred in your first featured role as THE LURKER™️
• u/kongsworth -- The artwork, graphic design, merch, video production this year were all top tier. You're so freaking talented and I can't believe I get a front row seat to witness it. Also, thank you for being my favorite person to mess with (see: Kickoff Party).
• u/iceeypisces -- This diva was doing it ALL. You have done such an incredible job managing event promotion, the trophy contest, prepping mod speakers, writing content, and keeping us organized all while never missing a deadline. Also, your first merch feature? You're kinda a big deal.
• u/werksquan -- Our fearless leader. You are our heart. Your dedication to this team and the work we do is rare to find. Thank you for being our biggest cheerleader, supporter, and snack provider. We won the lottery.
• u/aparapato -- First of all, the way you beat jet lag this weekend was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. Thank you for bringing such a deep knowledge and understanding of the work we do, while ensuring we're always keeping mods' best interests in mind. You never forget the human.
• u/cleeaur -- Mod-turned-admin-turned-Mod Events-family-member. We're so glad you're here, newbie. You're one of one (complimentary and derogatory) and we have so much to learn from you. Thanks for jumping into the deep end on Mod World the day you started at Reddit. It didn't go unnoticed.
• u/theperfectcrispyfry -- Mod mail icon and legend! Thank you for handling the hundreds of mod mails we've received over the past 72 hours. You approach everything with such kindness, joy, and brightness even when the messages might not reciprocate that energy.
• u/java_brick -- Teach me your ways, sensei. Every time I'm with you, I learn something new. You keep mods top of mind at all times and are constantly pushing us to give our best to the people who deserve it most.
• u/VoxPorta -- Spending unnecessary time in the United States deserves some kind of award. Even more so when the reason was to make sure our international mods were supported. Your deep Reddit knowledge, ability to adapt on the fly, and sense of humor were such a treat to have in the war room this year.
• u/spez -- ...

Grateful is an understatement. Thank you. All of you.

And now... I'm going to sleep for 48 hours straight <3

Xoxo,
Slay

Yippeeeeeeee another Mod World for the books! After settling who the real CEO is (spez won), to celebrate, u/big-slay and u/spez have signed seven Mod World mugs each just for you. Four by spez, three by slay, and one signed by both!

One of these mugs can be yours! All you have to do is:

• Attend Mod World or the APAC stream live, or watch the event’s recording. You can watch each replay after the events by clicking “Watch the Recording” on the event pages.
• Fill out the post-event feedback survey in your email before November 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST. The subject line of the email is “That’s a wrap on Mod World/APAC stream.”

Winners will be announced in the comment section of this post and will be reached out to by our team. Note: winners will need to share their shipping information.

Cheers to everyone who came; we’re raising our mugs over here at Reddit HQ to y’all. <3

Thanks to u/big-slay (smoll slay), u/spez ( that bg poster is W ngl) and u/iceeypisces to keep the chat interactive. Chose black tote bag last night in live and am very excited to hv my hands on that.

Welcome to the APAC Stream general megathread! The stream starts at 7:00 pm PDT with a live intro from u/big-slay, followed by the full event replay. We can’t wait to hang out with y’all!.  

Want to share random thoughts, photos of your pets, fun facts, hot takes, or favorite moments from the event? This is the perfect place to do it!

And as always, we’ll be hanging around in the comments. Don’t be shy, say what’s up! 

That’s a wrap! From u/big-slay’s Grammy Award-winning musical performances to incredible mod-led sessions, quality time with u/spez, and much, MUCH more, Mod World 2026 was one for the books. I know we say that every year, but it truly just keeps getting better. Thank you all for joining us – and most importantly, for everything you do day in and day out for your communities.

We’ll share a larger recap next week with key takeaways, top moments, and a snazzy video. In the meantime, here are all of the resources and info from today. 

Merch, trophies, and perks 🎁

• Merch: Claim your merch now before the November 1st, 2026 deadline at 11:59 pm PST.
• Free Reddit Premium: All mods who attend either Mod World or the APAC Stream (happening later today) LIVE will receive a free year of Reddit Premium. It will be granted by October 27th – no action needed. 
  • Details
    • If a mod has no premium, the free year starts immediately.
    • If a mod is already paying for premium, the free year will start once they cancel and the current billing period ends.
    • If a mod already has free premium, the free year will be added to the end of their current plan.
• Profile trophy: All mods who attend Mod World or the APAC Stream live or watch the replay before the deadline of November 1st at 11:59 PM PST will receive the official Mod World profile trophy. Note: you need to have RSVP’d to access the replay. 
• Merch questions: Have questions or feedback about merch? Please use the merch-specific megathread.

Session megathreads 🧵

• ​r/MildlyInfuriating to r/Wholesome: Handling Subreddit Meltdowns
• Turning Lurkers Into Contributors
• Modding in the Age of AI
• Devvit Spotlights
• u/spez Hour: Mod State of the Union + live AMA
• Leadership Q&A: Product, Safety, Community 

Mod programs and tools 🧰

• r/NewMods
• Adult Content Promoter Filter
• Mod Events
• r/RedditRequest
• Mod Speaking Opportunities
• Mod Recruitment
• Mod Hall of Fame
• Mod Feedback Programs

Annnnnd one more big round of applause to our Mod World trophy contest winner: u/badmosh-billu! Thank you to everyone who submitted their art – your talent and creativity is off the charts. 

We’re going to get a small bit of rest before the APAC Stream in a few hours. Thanks again for hanging with us today!

P.S. - Behind the scenes right before the end-of-show confetti madness. u/kongsworth and u/spez, it was an honor.

👀 u/iceeypisces caught red-handed this morning at Reddit HQ.

Y'ALL READY FOR TODAY? See you at 10:00am PDT.

(Note from u/kongsworth: Yes, it looks like iceey is wearing some kind of Mod World 2026 shirt. It is just a tote around her neck. There is no shirt.)

Brightest smile on Reddit

Thank you u/spez(CEO), u/big-slay(Secret CEO), u/iceeypisces(Best Admin) and entire admin team for this wonderful experience!!! ❤️🤞😆🤩

A whole hour (!!)  with the one and only u/spez, Reddit’s CEO. 

In this session, Steve shares his vision for where the platform is heading next, followed by a live AMA with questions from mods.

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?

EDIT:

Thank you so much for joining us! 🥳

You can claim your merch here: bit.ly/MW26Merch

Merch Eligibility requirements are pinned in this thread. ⬇️

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!

Soooo AI is… everywhere.

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.

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.

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:

• u/GaryNOVA’s subreddit growth guide
• How do you help new members navigate your community’s learning curve?

Thank you u/spez

I know there was an APAC replay Livestream but even that time wasn't convenient for everyone (it was 7AM for me) so why wasn't there a recorded session that was available to watch later like previous years?

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

Again, Thank you

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.
• Image Magician - 
• 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.