How To Edit a Reddit Post on Mobile (iOS & Android)

To edit a Reddit post on mobile, open the official Reddit app and locate the post you want to change. You can only edit the body text of text posts, as the title cannot be changed after publishing.

Step 1: Find the post you want to edit

Open the Reddit app and sign in to the account that created the post. Tap your profile icon and open My Posts to see a list of everything you have submitted. You can sort your posts by criteria such as date, popularity, or subreddit, and use a search bar or filter function to narrow down your post selection. Reddit provides visual cues and thumbnails, including images, subreddit icons, and post titles, to help you visually identify each post. You can also open the post directly from your feed or the community where it was posted. When you select a specific post, you can view its details, including the title, content, and any comments it has received, to confirm you have the correct post before editing.

Step 2: Open the edit function

Tap the three-dot overflow menu in the top-right corner of the post.
Select Edit Post from the menu that appears. The Edit option may be represented by a pencil icon.

Step 3: Make your changes and save

Modify the post body text as needed. The title field will not be editable.
You can preview your edits before saving to see how the post will appear to other users.
Tap Save to confirm your changes.
After saving, an asterisk will appear next to the post to show it was edited.

Important limitations to know

Only text posts can be edited. Posts that include images or other media may not support editing on mobile, though this is not stated in official Reddit help articles.
Titles are permanent and cannot be changed after posting.
An asterisk marks the post as edited, visible to anyone viewing it.

Editing works the same way on iOS and Android using the official Reddit app. The same overflow-menu edit flow is documented for reddit.com and both mobile apps. You can also edit comments using the same process, but only the comment text, not the title of the parent post. If you are managing your social, messaging and account apps, knowing how to edit a post quickly helps you keep your content accurate without needing a desktop. For other account-related questions, you might want to know how to know if someone blocked you on Reddit mobile. If you are troubleshooting media playback, you may also look up how to get sound on Reddit GIFs mobile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit the title of a Reddit post on mobile?

No. Reddit does not allow editing post titles on any platform, including the mobile app. You can only edit the body text of a text post.

Can I edit comments on Reddit mobile?

Yes. The process is the same as editing a post: tap the three-dot overflow menu on the comment and select Edit. Only the comment text can be changed.

Does editing a Reddit post notify other users?

No. Reddit does not send notifications when a post is edited. However, an asterisk appears next to the post to indicate it has been changed. Users who have interacted with the original post may receive notifications about the edits.