Reddit is an American social network with news aggregation, content rating, and forum activity. Founded in 2005 by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian, it is operated by Reddit Inc. Headquartered in San Francisco, Reddit has grown to become one of the most influential online platforms, facilitating discussions on a wide range of topics through its network of communities, known as "subreddits." As of February 2024, Reddit features over 16 billion posts and comments created by millions of daily active users. Reddit generates revenue primarily through the sale of advertising space on its platform and optional premium membership plans.