Algorithmic Community Aggregator
Apps Analyzed
Providing a centralized hub for niche communities and acting as a human-powered search engine for specific advice (tech, gaming, cooking).
Anti-Algorithm Discovery (The 'r/all' Purist)
Target: Long-term power users who want to see global trends without personalized filtering.
User Frustration
highThe app is removing 'r/all' and 'Popular' swipe-access to force users into curated, algorithmic echo chambers.
"The most important feature of Reddit is r/All, and it’s now gone from the app. I want a feed that doesn’t care who I am; that’s literally why I use Reddit."
Solution
A 'Raw Feed' toggle that completely disables personalization, restoring a chronological or purely upvote-based global stream.
Why it wins: Unlike the current app which prioritizes 'relevance' and 'curation,' this variant prioritizes serendipity and unfiltered global discourse.
Gesture-First Navigation for Large Devices
Target: One-handed mobile users and users with accessibility/mobility limitations.
User Frustration
mediumRecent UI updates removed horizontal swiping between feeds, forcing users to reach for the top of large screens to change categories.
"This new version makes it so I have to now use two hands to access the popular feed... You used to be able to swipe right to get to these feeds, and from what I can tell you can’t change this back."
Solution
Customizable bottom-bar navigation and the restoration of edge-to-edge swiping for feed switching.
Why it wins: It prioritizes ergonomic 'thumb-zone' interaction over the current 'top-heavy' menu design.
Hard-Topic Filtering (Politics-Free Hobbyism)
Target: Users who use the app for specific hobbies (gaming, DIY) but feel overwhelmed by unavoidable political content.
User Frustration
highThe algorithm pushes high-engagement (often controversial/political) posts into non-political feeds, making it impossible to stay in a 'hobby bubble.'
"I joined to talk about gaming. Not see F trump posts over and over and over. I have blocked over 700 accounts and constantly click I don’t want to see this but this app keeps forcing it upon me."
Solution
A 'Topic-Lock' mode that uses AI to strictly filter out political or news-related keywords across all feeds, including 'Popular.'
Why it wins: Current blocking is manual and account-based; this would be a systemic, keyword-level filter for mental health and focus.
Verified Human/Origin Transparency
Target: Users concerned about bot swarms, astroturfing, and foreign misinformation.
User Frustration
lowThe lack of transparency regarding user origin or bot status makes it difficult to trust advice or discourse on sensitive topics.
"Reddit needs to identify source Country for postings. Used to be great but now filled with disinformation and bots."
Solution
Optional 'Country of Origin' badges and 'Verified Human' status for accounts that pass basic bot-detection hurdles.
Why it wins: It moves away from total anonymity toward 'accountable pseudonymity' to combat the 'dead internet' feel.