Reddit Shadowban Checker
Check if your Reddit account is shadowbanned. Instantly verify your post visibility and account status. 100% free, no signup required.
What We Check
What Is a Reddit Shadowban?
A shadowban is one of Reddits most frustrating punishments because you dont even know it happened. Unlike a regular ban where you receive a notification, a shadowban is completely silent. You can still log in, post, and comment - but nobody else can see your content.
From your perspective, everything looks normal. Your posts appear in subreddits, your comments show up under discussions. But to every other user, your content is invisible. Its like shouting into a void.
Shadowbans were originally designed to combat spam. The idea is that spammers wont realize theyre banned and will waste time posting content nobody sees. However, legitimate users sometimes get caught in the crossfire, which is why tools like this exist.
Signs You Might Be Shadowbanned
Watch for these warning signs that indicate a potential shadowban.
Your posts receive zero upvotes or comments, even in active subreddits where similar content performs well.
Your comments never receive replies or votes. Other users simply cannot see them.
Your profile looks normal to you, but when logged out or from another account, your posts are invisible.
Despite regular posting and commenting, your karma stays at 1 or doesnt increase.
How to Fix a Shadowban
- 1
Confirm the Shadowban
Use this tool or post in r/ShadowBan. Log out and try to view your profile - a 404 error confirms the ban.
- 2
Submit an Appeal
Go to reddit.com/appeals and submit a polite, honest appeal. Explain youre a legitimate user and ask for review.
- 3
Wait for Response
Reddit typically responds within a few days. Many shadowbans are reversed if the account was flagged by mistake.
- 4
Prevent Future Issues
Avoid spammy behavior, dont use vote manipulation, follow subreddit rules, and maintain a healthy post/comment ratio.
Frequently Asked Questions
A shadowban is when Reddit silently restricts your account. Your posts and comments appear normal to you, but other users cant see them. Its different from a regular ban where you get a notification.
Common reasons include: spamming, vote manipulation, ban evasion, using prohibited automation tools, or being flagged by Reddits spam detection. Sometimes accounts are shadowbanned by mistake.
Use this tool to check. You can also log out and try to view your profile - if you get a 404 error or your posts dont appear, you may be shadowbanned. Another method is posting in r/ShadowBan.
Yes! Visit reddit.com/appeals to submit an appeal. Be honest and polite. Many shadowbans are reversed, especially if they were applied by mistake.
A regular ban notifies you and prevents posting. A shadowban is silent - you can still post, but nobody sees your content. Subreddit bans only affect one community; shadowbans are site-wide.
Our checker analyzes multiple indicators including post visibility, karma patterns, and account status. While no tool is 100% accurate, we check the most reliable signals. For definitive results, post in r/ShadowBan.
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