You can edit a post on Reddit within a time window, but the method depends on whether you're using the app or the website

Reddit lets you change the text of a post you've written, but not the title. Once you hit publish, the title is locked — you can only edit the body text. The edit window is unlimited on desktop and mobile, meaning you can edit a post days or weeks after posting it. However, if your post gets removed by moderators or deleted by you, you cannot restore it through editing.

The steps differ slightly between Reddit's website and its mobile app. On both platforms, you need to be logged into the account that created the post. If you're editing someone else's post or a post from a deleted account, you won't see the edit option.

Key Takeaways

  • Reddit post titles cannot be edited after publishing, but the body text can be changed at any time.
  • On the website, click the three dots below your post and select "Edit" to change the text.
  • On the mobile app, tap the three dots on your post and choose "Edit post" from the menu.
  • Edited posts show an "edited" timestamp so other users know the content has been changed.
  • Deleted posts cannot be recovered through editing, so make sure you want to keep the post before making changes.

How to edit a post on Reddit's website

Open Reddit in your browser and navigate to your profile or find the post in the feed. Click the three dots (the "more options" menu) located directly below the post, to the right of the share button. A dropdown menu will appear with several choices.

Select "Edit" from the menu. The post's text will become editable in a text box. Make your changes, then click the blue "Save" button at the bottom right of the text box. Your post will update immediately, and an "edited" label with a timestamp will appear below the post so readers know it has been changed.

How to edit a post on the Reddit mobile app

Open the Reddit app and find your post in your profile or in your feed. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the post card. A menu will pop up with options including "Edit post," "Delete," and others.

Tap "Edit post." The text editor will open with your current post text highlighted and ready to change. Make your edits in the text field, then tap the "Save" button (usually blue or labeled "Post" depending on your app version). The changes will save, and the "edited" timestamp will display below your post.

What you can and cannot change

You can edit the body text of any post type — text posts, link posts with descriptions, and crossposted content. You cannot edit the title under any circumstances, even immediately after posting. If you need to change the title, you must delete the post and create a new one.

For link posts (posts that point to an external URL), you can edit the description text that appears below the link, but not the URL itself. If the link needs to change, delete and repost. Edited posts retain their original timestamp for when they were first published, but gain an "edited" label showing when the last change was made.

Why your edit option might not appear

If you don't see an edit option, check that you're logged into the account that created the post. Reddit only shows the edit button to the original poster. If you're browsing in incognito or private mode, or logged into a different account, you won't see editing options for posts from another account.

If the post has been removed by moderators, you may still see an edit button, but changes won't take effect — the post remains hidden from the subreddit. If you deleted the post yourself, it's gone and cannot be edited back into existence. Some subreddits also have rules that lock posts after a certain time period, though this is rare and usually only happens in archived threads.

How edited posts appear to other readers

When you edit a post, everyone who views it afterward sees the updated version. The "edited" label appears below the post with the date and time of the most recent change. Readers cannot see what the original text said — only that it was changed. This label helps other users know that the post has been modified since they may have first read it.

If you make a small typo fix, the label still appears. There's no way to make a "silent" edit that hides the fact that you changed something. Some communities have norms around editing — for example, adding "(edit: fixed typo)" or "(edit: added context)" in the post itself so readers understand what changed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit a Reddit post title?

No. Reddit does not allow editing post titles after publishing. If you need to change the title, you must delete the original post and create a new one with the corrected title.

How long after posting can I edit a post?

You can edit a post at any time after publishing it, even weeks or months later. There is no time limit on Reddit's editing feature, unlike some other platforms.

Do other people see that I edited my post?

Yes. An "edited" label with a timestamp appears below your post, so readers know the content has been changed. However, they cannot see what the original text said — only that an edit occurred.

What happens if I edit a post that's been removed by moderators?

You may see an edit button, but the changes won't display publicly. The post remains hidden from the subreddit. You would need to contact the moderators or repost the content if you want it visible again.

Can I undo an edit and restore the original text?

No. Once you save an edit, the previous version is replaced. Reddit does not keep a history of past versions. If you need to revert to the original text, you'll have to remember what it said and type it back in.