Reddit Shadowban Checker
Check if your Reddit account is shadowbanned. Instantly see your account status with a simple username check.
How It Works
Enter Username
Type your Reddit username or any account you want to check.
Instant Check
We check profile visibility, suspension status, and post discoverability.
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See a clear result with detailed explanation of your account status.
What is a Reddit Shadowban?
A shadowban (also called a "stealth ban" or "ghost ban") is a type of ban where Reddit silently makes your content invisible to everyone except yourself. Unlike a regular ban or suspension, you receive no notification that you've been shadowbanned.
When shadowbanned, you can still log in, browse, post, and comment as normal. However, your posts won't appear in any subreddit, your comments won't be visible to other users, and your profile page returns a 404 error when visited by others.
Shadowbans are typically issued by Reddit's anti-spam systems (not subreddit moderators) and are meant to combat spam bots. However, legitimate users sometimes get caught by these automated systems, which is why tools like this checker exist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reddit shadowban?
A shadowban is when Reddit silently restricts your account so that your posts and comments are invisible to other users, but everything appears normal from your perspective. You can still post and comment, but nobody else can see your content. This is different from a regular suspension, which is publicly visible.
How does the shadowban checker work?
We check your Reddit profile through multiple methods. First, we try to access your public profile page. If it returns a 404 error, we then search Reddit for posts by your username. If posts exist but the profile is hidden, it strongly indicates a shadowban.
What is the difference between a shadowban and a suspension?
A shadowban is silent - you can still use Reddit but nobody sees your content. A suspension is public - your profile shows "this account has been suspended" and you cannot post. Suspensions can be temporary or permanent, while shadowbans are typically indefinite.
What should I do if I am shadowbanned?
If you believe you are shadowbanned, you can: 1) Submit an appeal at reddit.com/appeals, 2) Message the moderators of r/ShadowBan, or 3) Create a new account (though this may violate Reddit's terms of service if you were banned for a reason).
Why might I get shadowbanned?
Common reasons include: spam behavior (posting the same link repeatedly), vote manipulation (using multiple accounts), ban evasion (creating new accounts after being banned), automated activity (using bots), or consistently breaking Reddit rules.
How accurate is this tool?
The checker is highly accurate for detecting active shadowbans and account suspensions. For accounts that genuinely don't exist, it reports "Not Found." The cache refreshes every hour, so recent changes in account status are reflected quickly.
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