The 2023 Reddit API protest blackout was planned to begin on what date?

The 2023 Reddit API protest blackout was planned to begin on June 12, 2023.

The protest followed Reddit’s announcement that it would begin charging for API access, threatening third-party apps, moderation tools, and accessibility services. The API had been freely available since 2008, so many moderators viewed the pricing change as a major shift in how the platform operated.

Beginning June 12, thousands of subreddits went private or restricted posting. The initial action was planned to last 48 hours, through June 14, although many communities extended the blackout or remained restricted indefinitely. Reddit experienced outages as large communities switched their visibility settings.

A common mix-up is June 30, 2023: that was the date several third-party Reddit apps, including Apollo and RIF, shut down or changed service after the new pricing took effect. The blackout itself began on June 12.