Reddit Expands Machine Translation Feature to 35 New Countries

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SAN FRANCISCO, September 30, 2024 (V SOCIAL MEDIA OF HOLLYWOOD) – Reddit has announced the expansion of its machine translation feature to more than 35 new countries, allowing users to translate their Reddit feeds, including posts and comments, into additional languages. This feature, which was initially rolled out to users in France earlier this year, is now available to Redditors in countries such as Brazil and Spain, with plans to extend to Germany, Italy, the Philippines, and several nations across Latin America in the coming weeks.

According to Reddit, users can now access the translate icon in the overflow menu of the app to translate content into their preferred language. This function enables users to participate in discussions and contribute to communities in their own language, while posts and comments will be automatically translated into the native language of the community.

The new feature will be available across mobile web, apps, and desktop platforms, providing a seamless experience for users regardless of the device they use to access Reddit. For example, a user in Spain who typically uses Reddit in Spanish can now follow and engage in French-language discussions by translating the content into Spanish.

As part of this rollout, Reddit will also make it easier for people to discover content in their own languages through search engines. Translated Reddit content will begin to appear in search engine results, further broadening the platform's accessibility.

This machine translation feature is expected to enhance user interaction and community engagement on Reddit by breaking down language barriers and encouraging diverse conversations.

View the official announcement here.

Source: Reddit