REDDIT, INC., 10-K filed on 2/6/2026
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Feb. 04, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-41983    
Entity Registrant Name Reddit, Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-2546501    
Entity Address, Address Line One 303 2nd Street    
Entity Address, Address Line Two South Tower    
Entity Address, Address Line Three 5th Floor    
Entity Address, City or Town San Francisco    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94107    
City Area Code 415    
Local Phone Number 494-8016    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share    
Trading Symbol RDDT    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 21.2
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the registrant’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
   
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
CIK 0001713445    
Amendment Flag false    
Class A      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   139,649,508  
Class B      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   51,386,276  
Class C      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   0  
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 185
Auditor Name KPMG LLP
Auditor Location San Francisco, California
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 953,569 $ 562,092
Marketable securities 1,523,242 1,278,717
Accounts receivable, net 590,162 349,534
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 69,012 33,058
Total current assets 3,135,985 2,223,401
Property and equipment, net 12,710 12,652
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 20,788 23,249
Intangible assets, net 15,521 25,424
Goodwill 42,174 42,174
Other noncurrent assets 11,995 9,695
Total assets 3,239,173 2,336,595
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 62,929 45,423
Operating lease liabilities 7,023 6,137
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 201,331 124,464
Total current liabilities 271,283 176,024
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 16,191 20,565
Other noncurrent liabilities 22,661 9,257
Total liabilities 310,135 205,846
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 100,000,000 authorized as of December 31, 2025 and 2024; no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 3,595,772 3,331,546
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 4,364 24
Accumulated deficit (671,117) (1,200,838)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) 2,929,038 2,130,749
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) 3,239,173 2,336,595
Class A    
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock 14 12
Class B    
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock 5 5
Class C    
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock $ 0 $ 0
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Class A    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 139,218,373 125,001,880
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 139,218,373 125,001,880
Class B    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 140,000,000 140,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 51,673,735 55,314,099
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 51,673,735 55,314,099
Class C    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 2,202,506 $ 1,300,205 $ 804,029
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of revenue 194,216 123,595 111,011
Research and development 783,145 935,152 438,346
Sales and marketing 503,863 350,579 230,175
General and administrative 279,298 451,447 164,658
Total costs and expenses 1,760,522 1,860,773 944,190
Income (loss) from operations 441,984 (560,568) (140,161)
Other income (expense), net 86,706 75,361 53,138
Income (loss) before income taxes 528,690 (485,207) (87,023)
Income tax expense (benefit) (1,031) (931) 3,801
Net income (loss) $ 529,721 $ (484,276) $ (90,824)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stock (Note 4)      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.84 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.62 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
Weighted-average shares of Class A and Class B common stock used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders      
Basic (in shares) 186,383,271 145,472,389 59,138,086
Diluted (in shares) 202,107,978 145,472,389 59,138,086
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ 529,721 $ (484,276) $ (90,824)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:      
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities 954 258 4,606
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment 3,386 (1,048) 0
Net comprehensive income (loss) $ 534,061 $ (485,066) $ (86,218)
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Consolidated Statements of Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to common stock in connection with initial public offering
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to common stock in connection with initial public offering
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Deficit
Class A
Class A
Common Stock
Class A
Common Stock
Conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock
Class A
Common Stock
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to common stock in connection with initial public offering
Class B
Class B
Conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock
Class B
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock
Class B
Common Stock
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to common stock in connection with initial public offering
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 73,021,449                              
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 1,853,492                              
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 73,021,449                              
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 1,853,492                              
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022                 6,381,936         51,410,111    
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 (379,064)     $ 250,460   $ (3,792) $ (625,738)   $ 0         $ 6    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                                
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net (in shares)                 489,959         2,494,093    
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 8,390     8,390                        
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units, net (in shares)                 227,805              
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units, net (4,320)     (4,320)                        
Stock-based compensation expense 47,598     47,598                        
Vesting of early exercised stock options 692     692                        
Net income (loss) (90,824)           (90,824)                  
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) 4,606         4,606                    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023                 7,099,700         53,904,204    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ (412,922)     302,820   814 (716,562)   $ 0         $ 6    
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]                                
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to common stock in connection with initial public offering (in shares) 73,021,449                              
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to common stock in connection with initial public offering $ 1,853,492                              
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 0                              
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 0                              
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                                
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net (in shares)                 10,979,938         4,038,255    
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net 88,972     88,972                        
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units, net (in shares)                 11,501,630         1,002,455    
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units, net (294,571)     (294,572)         $ 1              
Conversion of stock (in shares)                   71,548,247 5,104,017       (71,548,247) 67,917,432
Conversion of stock     $ 1,853,494   $ 1,853,486         $ 8 $ 1   $ 0   $ (8) $ 7
Issuance of common stock in connection with initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs (in shares)                 18,576,527              
Issuance of common stock in connection with initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs 576,268     576,266         $ 2              
Issuance of Class A common stock in connection with acquisitions (in shares)                 191,821              
Issuance of Class A common stock in connection with acquisitions 2,786     2,786                        
Stock-based compensation expense 801,646     801,646                        
Vesting of early exercised stock options 142     142                        
Net income (loss) (484,276)           (484,276)                  
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) (790)         (790)                    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024               125,001,880 125,001,880     55,314,099   55,314,099    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 2,130,749     3,331,546   24 (1,200,838)   $ 12         $ 5    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025 0                              
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 0                              
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                                
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net (in shares) 3,833,276               2,179,307         1,653,969    
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, net $ 25,076     25,075         $ 1              
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units, net (in shares)                 6,639,347         103,506    
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of restricted stock units, net (104,028)     (104,029)         $ 1              
Conversion of stock (in shares)                   5,397,839         (5,397,839)  
Conversion of stock   $ 0               $ 0         $ 0  
Stock-based compensation expense 343,180     343,180                        
Net income (loss) 529,721           529,721                  
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) 4,340         4,340                    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025               139,218,373 139,218,373     51,673,735   51,673,735    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 2,929,038     $ 3,595,772   $ 4,364 $ (671,117)   $ 14         $ 5    
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income (loss) $ 529,721 $ (484,276) $ (90,824)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 15,948 15,643 13,702
Non-cash operating lease cost 6,197 4,110 11,359
Amortization of premium (accretion of discount) on marketable securities, net (28,214) (43,400) (27,442)
Stock-based compensation expense 343,180 801,646 47,598
Other adjustments 848 (4,187) 484
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable (241,356) (104,280) (53,318)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (37,082) (19,485) 3,878
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities (7,224) (2,397) (5,758)
Accounts payable 18,166 (570) 12,470
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 90,691 59,264 12,737
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 690,875 222,068 (75,114)
Cash flows from investing activities      
Purchases of property and equipment (6,706) (6,248) (9,724)
Purchases of marketable securities (2,298,397) (1,996,725) (1,259,854)
Maturities of marketable securities 2,065,971 1,573,602 1,273,159
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 17,234 0 37,538
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0 (17,137) 0
Other investing activities 3,009 5,821 172
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (218,889) (440,687) 41,291
Cash flows from financing activities      
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock in initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions 0 600,022 0
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options 25,075 88,972 8,428
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units (104,028) (294,573) (4,320)
Payments of initial public offering costs 0 (8,775) (1,441)
Other financing activities (1,606) (6,111) (3,478)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (80,559) 379,535 (811)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 391,427 160,916 (34,634)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period 562,142 401,226 435,860
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period 953,569 562,142 401,226
Cash and cash equivalents 953,569 562,092 401,176
Restricted cash 0 50 50
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 953,569 562,142 401,226
Supplemental disclosure of noncash financing and investing activities      
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock upon initial public offering 0 1,853,492 0
Reclassification of deferred offering costs to additional paid-in capital upon initial public offering $ 0 $ 23,754 $ 0
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Description of Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Business
1. Description of Business
Reddit, Inc. (“Reddit,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware. Our mission is to empower communities and make their knowledge accessible to everyone. We built Reddit with the belief that communities unlock the power of human creativity and create a sense of belonging and empowerment for their members. We believe the world needs community more than ever, and that this represents our greatest opportunity to further enrich the lives of everyone in the world. We are headquartered in San Francisco, California, and have several offices around the world.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Reddit, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Initial Public Offering
On March 20, 2024, our initial public offering (“IPO”) was declared effective and our Class A common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, 2024. On March 25, 2024, we completed our IPO in which we issued and sold 18,576,527 shares of Class A common stock, including 3,300,000 shares of Class A common stock pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise in full of their over-allotment option, and excluding 6,723,473 shares of Class A common stock sold in the IPO by certain of our existing stockholders, at a public offering price of $34.00 per share. We received net proceeds of $600.0 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $31.6 million. In connection with the closing of the IPO, all shares of our then-outstanding convertible preferred stock other than Series F-1 preferred stock automatically converted into an aggregate of 67,917,432 shares of Class B common stock and all then-outstanding shares of Series F-1 preferred stock automatically converted into 5,104,017 shares of Class A common stock. Following the IPO, we have three classes of authorized common stock — Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock.
Certain of our restricted stock units granted to employees included both service-based and performance-based vesting conditions (“Double Trigger RSUs”). The performance condition related to these awards was satisfied upon the effectiveness of the IPO. Upon the effectiveness of the IPO, we recognized $534.7 million of stock-based compensation expense. To meet the related tax withholding requirements, we withheld 4,861,113 shares of the 10,502,390 shares of Class A common stock issued and 723,341 shares of the 1,347,456 shares of Class B common stock issued. Based on the IPO public offering price of $34.00 per share, the tax withholding obligation was $189.9 million.
In connection with our IPO, we amended and restated our certificate of incorporation (“Restated Certificate”) which authorized 2,340,000,000 shares of capital stock, consisting of 2,000,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, 140,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, 100,000,000 shares of Class C common stock, and 100,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management’s estimates are based on historical information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Significant estimates relate primarily to determining the fair value of stock-based awards, the fair value of assets and liabilities assumed in business combinations, and the incremental borrowing rate used to determine operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates our estimates compared to historical experience and trends, which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities.
Revenue Recognition
We generate a majority of our revenue through the sale of advertising on our mobile applications and website. Other revenue consists of revenue from content licensing and products sold directly to users.
We determine revenue recognition by identifying the contract or contracts with a customer, identifying the performance obligations in the contract, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognizing revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
For customer contracts that include multiple performance obligations, we identify each distinct performance obligation and determine the transaction price, which may include an estimation of variable consideration, subject to constraint. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the stand-alone selling price, which is generally based on the observable price of each good or service.
Payments for revenue arrangements are due based on the contractually stated payment terms, usually within 30 to 60 days. Sales and other similar taxes are excluded from revenue.
Advertising Revenue
We recognize advertising revenue only after transferring control of promised goods or services to customers, which occurs when a user clicks on an ad contracted on a cost per click (“CPC”) basis, views an ad contracted on a cost per thousand impressions (“CPM”) basis, views a video ad contracted on a cost per view (“CPV”) basis, or on a fixed fee basis, based upon ad delivery over the service period, which is typically less than 30 days in duration. Generally, we recognize advertising revenue on a gross basis since we control the advertising units before being transferred to our users. In arrangements where another party is involved in providing specified services to a customer, we evaluate whether we are the principal or agent. In this evaluation, we consider if we obtain control of the specified goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. For advertising revenue arrangements where we are not the principal, we recognize revenue on a net basis. For the periods presented, revenue for arrangements where we are the agent was not material.
The transaction price in advertising arrangements is generally calculated as the number of advertising units delivered multiplied by the contractually agreed upon CPC, CPM, or CPV, or on a fixed fee basis and revenue is recognized based on the number of clicks, impressions, or views, or ratable over the service period, respectively.
Other Revenue
In our content licensing arrangements, we provide customers with the right to access content from our platform over the contractual period. The transaction price in content licensing arrangements is generally a fixed fee or usage-based fee. We recognize content licensing revenue as our content partners consume and benefit from their use of the licensed content, which is generally ratably over the license period. Revenue from products sold directly to users, including Reddit Premium and Reddit Gold, was not material for the periods presented.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue consists primarily of payments to third parties for the cost of hosting and supporting our mobile applications and website. In addition, cost of revenue includes expenses directly associated with the delivery of our advertising and other services, including advertising targeting and measurement services, credit card and other transaction processing fees, and payments to our content partners. Cost of revenue also consists of employee-related costs, including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses consist primarily of employee-related costs including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation for engineers and other employees engaged in the research, design, and development of new and existing products. Research and development expenses also include hosting costs associated with internal research and development activities, as well as professional services, allocated facilities, and other supporting overhead costs.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of employee-related costs including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation for employees engaged in sales, sales support, business and brand development, marketing, and customer service functions. Sales commissions are expensed as incurred in sales and marketing expenses as the expected period of benefit is one year or less. Sales and marketing expenses also include costs incurred for advertising, marketing, and other promotional expenditures, as well as professional services, allocated facilities, and other supporting overhead costs.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee-related costs including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation for certain executives as well as employees engaged in finance, legal, human resources, information technology, and other administrative teams. General and administrative expenses also include costs incurred for professional services, non-income based taxes, insurance, allocated facilities, and other supporting overhead costs.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $102.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Advertising costs were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure and recognize compensation expense for stock-based awards, including restricted stock units (“RSUs”), restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), and stock options granted to employees and non-employees based on the grant date fair value of the awards granted.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach. Under this method, the tax provision includes taxes currently due plus the net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated financial statements, as well as from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax amounts are determined by using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes will be paid or refund received, as provided for under currently enacted tax law. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. Should there be a change in the ability to recover deferred tax assets, the income tax provision would increase or decrease in the period in which the assessment is changed.
We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Functional Currency
Generally, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency for our subsidiaries, and therefore, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at exchange rates at the balance sheet date and foreign currency denominated non-monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at historical exchange rates. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement and settlements are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. For those foreign subsidiaries where the local currency is the functional currency, we translate the financial statements to U.S. dollars at exchange rates at the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and at monthly average exchange rates for revenues and expenses. Translation gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders' equity (deficit). Net foreign exchange gains and losses were not material for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less from the date of purchase. We define restricted cash as cash that cannot be withdrawn or used for general operating activities. Restricted cash is classified as current or noncurrent assets based on the contractual or estimated term of the remaining restriction. As of December 31, 2024, restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets was not material.
Marketable Securities
We hold investments in marketable securities consisting of U.S. and non-U.S. government securities, investment-grade corporate and government agency securities, time deposits, and commercial paper. We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale investments in current assets because they represent investments available for current operations. Our
available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity (deficit). Expected losses from credit related impairment, if any, are recognized through an allowance for credit losses and adjusted each period for changes in credit risk. Gains or losses on the sale or maturities of marketable securities are determined using the specific identification method and recorded in other income (expense), net in our consolidated statements of operations.
Fair Value Measurements
Certain financial instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. Other financial instruments, including cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Additionally, the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, net of any allowance for doubtful accounts due to expected credit losses and potentially uncollectible receivables. We apply a “single loss” rate approach to the overall accounts receivable portfolio and also evaluate the aging, historical write-offs, and collectability of accounts receivable on a customer-by-customer basis. The allowance for doubtful accounts was immaterial as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Contract Assets
When revenue recognition exceeds the amounts billable on a contract, the difference is recorded as an unbilled receivable if there is an unconditional right to bill in the future or as a contract asset if the right is conditional upon something other than the passage of time. Unbilled receivables are included within accounts receivable, net. The current portion of contract assets are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets and the noncurrent portion of contract assets are included within other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets were not material as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three to five years for computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the assets. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Software Development Costs
Software development costs include costs to develop software to be used to meet internal needs and applications used to deliver our services. We capitalize development costs related to these software applications once the preliminary project stage is complete, it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Due to the iterative process of our development projects, development costs meeting our capitalization criteria were not material for the periods presented.
Leases
Leases arise from contractual obligations that convey the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. We determine if a contract is, or contains, a lease at contract inception. All of our leases are operating leases and are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, net, operating lease liabilities, and operating lease liabilities, non-current on the consolidated balance sheets.
Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term discounted using our incremental borrowing rate. Operating lease right-of-use assets also include any lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, the incremental borrowing rate used is estimated based on what we would have to pay on a collateralized basis over a similar term as the lease. Lease payments include fixed payments and any variable payments based on an index or rate, and are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Business Combinations
We include the results of operations of the businesses that we acquire from the date of acquisition. We determine the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the respective date of acquisition. The excess purchase price over the fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management to use significant judgment and estimates including the selection of valuation methodologies, estimates of future revenues and cash flows, discount rates, and selection of comparable companies. Our estimates of fair value are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.
When we issue cash payments or grants of equity to selling stockholders in connection with an acquisition, we evaluate whether the payments or awards are compensatory. This evaluation includes whether cash payments or stock award vesting is contingent on the continued employment of the selling stockholder beyond the acquisition date. If continued employment is required for the cash to be paid or stock awards to vest, the award is treated as compensation for post-acquisition services and is recognized as compensation expense.
Transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. We perform our annual impairment test on October 1. We also test for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the fair value of goodwill has been impaired. Our impairment tests are based on a single operating segment and reporting unit structure. No impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Acquired Intangible Assets
Identifiable acquired intangible assets consist primarily of acquisition-related developed technology. We determine the appropriate useful life of our intangible assets by performing an analysis of expected cash flows of the acquired assets. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of up to five years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We evaluate recoverability of our property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events and changes in circumstances considered in determining whether the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable include significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results, significant changes in asset use, significant negative industry or economic trends, and changes in our business strategy. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying amount to future undiscounted cash flows to be generated. If impairment is indicated based on a comparison of the assets’ carrying values and the undiscounted cash flows, the impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets. We determined that there were no events or changes in circumstances that indicated our long-lived assets were impaired during the periods presented.
Concentration of Business Risk
We primarily use Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform for our hosting requirements. A disruption or loss of service from Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform could harm our ability to operate. Although we believe there are other qualified providers that can provide these services, a transition to a new provider could create a disruption to our business and negatively impact our operating results.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable. We maintain cash and cash equivalents with several financial institutions. We believe that the financial institutions that hold our cash and cash equivalents are financially sound and, accordingly, minimal credit risks exist with respect to these balances. We maintain investments in U.S. and non-U.S. government securities, investment-grade corporate and government agency securities, time deposits, commercial paper,
and money market accounts that carry high credit ratings and accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to these balances.
No customer accounted for greater than 10% of our revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. No customer accounted for greater than 10% of our accounts receivable as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Segments
We have determined that we have a single operating segment. Our Chief Executive Officer is our chief operating decision maker who evaluates performance and makes operating decisions about allocating resources based on consolidated financial data.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires an entity to disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. This standard also requires certain disaggregated disclosures related to income from continuing operations, income tax expense, and income taxes paid. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2025 on a prospective basis. Adoption of this standard resulted in changes to the effective tax rate reconciliation as reflected in Note 15—Income Taxes.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires an entity to disclose disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items. The standard is effective for us beginning January 1, 2027, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption will have on our disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which aims to modernize the accounting for internal-use software costs to better align with current software development practices by removing references to prescriptive software development stages and establishing a new principle for when to begin capitalizing such costs. The standard is effective for us beginning January 1, 2028. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption will have on our consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue
3. Revenue
The following table represents our revenue disaggregated by source:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Advertising revenue $2,062,480 $1,185,456 $788,782 
Other revenue 140,026 114,749 15,247 
Total revenue $2,202,506 $1,300,205 $804,029 
The following table represents our revenue disaggregated by geography based on the billing address of the customer:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
United States $1,785,554 $1,063,556 $651,378 
Rest of world(1)
416,952 236,649 152,651 
Total revenue $2,202,506 $1,300,205 $804,029 
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(1)Other than the United States, no individual country represented 10% or more of total revenue during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Deferred revenue was $18.1 million and $14.9 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, substantially all of the beginning deferred revenue balance was recognized as revenue during the respective period.
As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate amount of remaining performance obligations in contracts with an original expected duration exceeding one year was $143.7 million. This amount consists primarily of long-term content licensing contracts and excludes deferred revenue related to short-term advertising contracts and Reddit Premium subscriptions. We expect to recognize $118.9 million in 2026 and $24.8 million in 2027.
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Net Income (Loss) per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income (Loss) per Share
4. Net Income (Loss) per Share
We compute net income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock using the two-class method required for multiple classes of common stock and participating securities. Prior to our IPO, our participating securities included Series A, Series A-1, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, Series F, and Series F-1 convertible preferred stock, as the holders of these series of preferred stock were entitled to receive noncumulative dividends subject to certain requirements at an annual rate of 8% of the respective original issue price then in effect in the event that a dividend was paid on common stock.
In connection with our IPO, our Series A, Series A-1, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, and Series F preferred stock converted on a one-to-one basis into 67,917,432 shares of Class B common stock, and our Series F-1 preferred stock converted on a one-to-one basis into 5,104,017 shares of Class A common stock. For the year ended December 31, 2024, these shares were weighted in the denominator of net income (loss) per share for Class A and Class B common stock for the portion of the time outstanding subsequent to our IPO.
The holders of Series A, Series A-1, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, Series F, and Series F-1 convertible preferred stock did not have a contractual obligation to share in our losses. As such, our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 was not allocated to these participating securities.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stock:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
Class AClass BClass AClass BClass AClass B
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$376,971 $152,750 $(231,631)$(252,645)$(11,033)$(79,791)
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding132,637,76753,745,50469,580,04875,892,3417,183,72351,954,363
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders$2.84 $2.84 $(3.33)$(3.33)$(1.54)$(1.54)
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$388,855 $140,866 $(231,631)$(252,645)$(11,033)$(79,791)
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
132,637,76753,745,50469,580,04875,892,3417,183,72351,954,363
Weighted-average effect of dilutive potential common stock15,724,707
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders148,362,47453,745,50469,580,04875,892,3417,183,72351,954,363
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders$2.62 $2.62 $(3.33)$(3.33)$(1.54)$(1.54)
The following outstanding potentially dilutive shares, including stock options that have been exercised prior to vesting, were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stock for the periods presented because the impact of including them would have been anti-dilutive.
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
Class AClass BClass AClass BClass AClass B
Stock options— — 11,501,771 3,185,767 22,600,876 7,213,522 
Unvested RSUs and RSAs274,742 — 10,746,145 598,102 24,166,383 2,720,150 
Preferred shares— — — — 5,104,017 67,917,432 
274,742 — 22,247,916 3,783,869 51,871,276 77,851,104 
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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
5. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions or external inputs from inactive markets
We classify our cash equivalents and marketable securities within Level 1 or Level 2 because we use quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine their fair value. There were no transfers between levels during the periods presented.
The following tables set forth our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2025
Fair value
hierarchy
level
Cost or
amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds Level 1$825,323 $— $— $825,323 
U.S. treasury securities
Level 1
11,934 — 11,935 
Time depositsLevel 225,949 — — 25,949 
Marketable securities:
U.S. treasury securities Level 1450,474 1,035 (2)451,507 
U.S. agency bonds Level 2410,655 167 (134)410,688 
Corporate bonds Level 2306,321 820 (13)307,128 
Time depositsLevel 2140,000 — — 140,000 
Commercial paper Level 2213,767 152 — 213,919 
Total $2,384,423 $2,175 $(149)$2,386,449 

December 31, 2024
Fair value
hierarchy
level
Cost or
amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds Level 1$497,461 $— $— $497,461 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 15,979 — 5,981 
Corporate bondsLevel 21,066 — 1,068 
Marketable securities:
U.S. treasury securities Level 1817,996 1,120 (396)818,720 
U.S. agency bondsLevel 2117,965 15 (62)117,918 
Corporate bondsLevel 2159,424 400 (86)159,738 
Commercial paperLevel 2182,264 99 (22)182,341 
Total $1,782,155 $1,638 $(566)$1,783,227 
Gross unrealized losses within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were immaterial as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. There were no impairment charges due to credit losses during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
As of December 31, 2025, the amortized cost of marketable securities with maturities less than one year was $883.9 million. The amortized cost of marketable securities with maturities between one and five years was $637.3 million.
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Balance Sheet Components
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Components
6. Balance Sheet Components
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures$19,614 $15,832 
Leasehold improvements9,361 8,017 
Total property and equipment 28,975 23,849 
Less: accumulated depreciation(16,265)(11,197)
Total property and equipment, net $12,710 $12,652 
Depreciation expense was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Accrued compensation and benefits$74,750 $63,441 
Deferred revenue18,039 14,805 
Accrued expenses86,200 31,817 
Accrued revenue share payable and other5,984 6,939 
Other16,358 7,462 
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities$201,331 $124,464 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Accrued customer incentives$22,555 $9,100 
Other106 157 
Total other noncurrent liabilities$22,661 $9,257 
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Operating Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Operating Leases
7. Operating Leases
We have entered into various non-cancellable operating leases agreements, primarily for the use of office space, expiring at various dates through 2029. Our lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain they will be exercised. We consider these options in determining the lease term on a lease-by-lease basis. We account for lease components and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases. None of our lease agreements contain material non-lease components, material residual value guarantees, or restrictive covenants. We have elected an accounting policy to not recognize short-term leases, which have a lease term of twelve months or less, on the consolidated balance sheets.
Lease Cost
The components of lease cost were as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost$7,756 $7,231 $13,062 
Short-term lease cost2,512 3,324 3,857 
Variable lease cost1,097 278 749 
Total lease costs$11,365 $10,833 $17,668 
Lease Term and Discount Rate
The weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate related to the operating leases were as follows:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)3.004.00
Weighted-average discount rate6.22 %6.48 %
Maturity of Lease Liabilities
The present value of our operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 was as follows:
(in thousands)
2026$8,779 
20278,728 
20286,993 
20291,500 
Total undiscounted lease payments
26,000 
Less: imputed interest
(2,786)
Present value of lease liabilities
$23,214 
Operating lease liabilities
7,023 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent
16,191 
Total
$23,214 
Other Information
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and were $12.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Cash payments included in the measurement of our operating lease liabilities were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
8. Acquisitions
2024 Acquisition
On July 15, 2024, we completed an acquisition to enhance our technology and workforce. The aggregate purchase consideration was $19.9 million, which consisted of $17.1 million of cash consideration and $2.8 million related to the fair value of equity consideration. Additional consideration with a fair value of $10.7 million was determined to relate to post-combination expenses, primarily stock-based compensation for future employment services.
Of the aggregate purchase consideration, $4.3 million was allocated to developed technology with a useful life of three years, $15.9 million was allocated to goodwill, and the remainder was allocated to other assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
The goodwill amount represents synergies from utilizing the acquired technology across our business and from the assembled workforce. Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition is not deductible for income tax purposes.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
There was no change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2025.
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows:
(in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2023$26,299 
Goodwill acquired15,875 
Balance as of December 31, 2024$42,174 
Acquired Intangible Assets
Acquired intangible assets consisted of the following:
December 31, 2025
Gross carrying
value
Accumulated
amortization
Net carrying
value
Weighted-average remaining useful life (years)
(in thousands, except year data)
Developed technology$47,460 $31,964 $15,496 1.6
Other intangible assets600 600 — — 
Total acquired intangible assets$48,060 $32,564 $15,496 
December 31, 2024
Gross carrying
value
Accumulated
amortization
Net carrying
value
Weighted-average remaining useful life (years)
(in thousands, except year data)
Developed technology$47,460 $22,051 $25,409 2.6
Other intangible assets600 600 — — 
Total acquired intangible assets$48,060 $22,651 $25,409 
Amortization expense was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
The estimated future amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets as of December 31, 2025 was as follows:
(in thousands)
2026$9,913 
20275,583 
Total$15,496 
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt
10. Debt
Revolving Line of Credit
On July 1, 2025, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement, which amended and restated our prior Credit and Guarantee Agreement dated October 8, 2021 (as amended on May 23, 2023), and provides for a five-year, $500.0 million, revolving loan and standby letter of credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) of which $100.0 million can be issued as letters of credit and another $100.0 million of which can be borrowed in certain non-U.S. dollar currencies. As of December 31, 2025, we have issued three letters of credit, two of which are denominated in a foreign currency, for an aggregate of $5.3 million, which reduced the letter of credit borrowings available under the Revolving Credit Facility to $94.7 million. The aggregate available balance under the Revolving Credit Facility was $494.7 million as of December 31, 2025.
Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, borrowings can be ABR Loans, Term Benchmark Loans, or RFR Loans. Outstanding ABR Loans bear interest at a rate equal to the greatest of (A) the Prime Rate, (B) the NYFRB Rate plus 0.5%, or (C) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate plus 1.0% (each as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility), in each case plus 0.25%. Outstanding Term Benchmark Loans bear interest at the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, the Adjusted Term CORRA Rate, or the Adjusted AUD Rate (each as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility), as applicable, in each case plus 1.25%. Outstanding RFR Loans bear interest at a rate equal to the Adjusted Daily Simple RFR (as such term is defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) plus 1.25%. We are required to pay a quarterly commitment fee that accrues at 0.15% per annum on the unused portion of the aggregate commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary conditions on our borrowings, including events of default and covenants. Covenants include restrictions on our and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make distributions to holders of our preferred and common stock, make investments, or engage in transactions with our affiliates, and require us to adhere to a maximum total leverage ratio. The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by liens on substantially all of our assets, including intellectual property assets. However, the Revolving Credit Facility provides for the permanent release of guarantees and collateral upon our achievement of certain investment grade ratings. We were in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2025.
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Commitment and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Purchase Obligations
We enter into contracts with non-cancellable purchase obligations, primarily related to third-party cloud infrastructure agreements under which we are granted access to certain cloud services. We have met all minimum purchase commitments under these agreements during the periods presented.
As of December 31, 2025, future payments under non-cancellable purchase obligations were as follows:
(in thousands)
2026$206,953 
2027111,097 
202854,129 
Total
$372,179 
Legal Matters
From time to time, we may become involved in various legal and regulatory proceedings, claims or purported class actions related to, among other things, alleged infringement of third party patents and other intellectual property rights, commercial, corporate and securities, labor and employment, wage and hour and other claims arising in the normal course of business. We record a loss contingency when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We also disclose material contingencies when we believe a loss is not probable but reasonably possible.
In June 2025, we and certain of our officers and directors were named as defendants in a securities class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit is brought on behalf of a purported class of purchasers or acquirers of our securities, alleging that we and certain of our officers made false or misleading statements and omissions concerning the impact of Google Search and its AI Overviews feature on our business. The complaint seeks unspecified damages and attorneys’ fees. Subsequently, shareholder derivative complaints with similar allegations were filed in
the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Company, its directors, and members of our senior management. No responses to these complaints have been filed. Based on the preliminary nature of the proceedings in these cases, the outcome of these matters remains uncertain.
Accounting for contingencies requires us to use judgment related to both the likelihood of a loss and the estimate of the amount or range of loss. We are not aware of any pending matters, individually or in the aggregate, that are expected to have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Legal fees and other expenses associated with such matters are expensed as incurred.
Indemnification
In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, investors, directors, officers, employees, and other parties with respect to certain matters. Indemnification may include losses from our breach of such agreements, services we provide, or third-party intellectual property infringement claims. These indemnifications may survive termination of the underlying agreement and the maximum potential amount of future indemnification payments may not be subject to a cap. We have not incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnifications during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. We believe the fair value of these liabilities is immaterial and accordingly have not recorded liabilities for these agreements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
12. Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Class A, Class B, and Class C Common Stock
We have three classes of authorized common stock — Class A, Class B, and Class C common stock. The rights of the holders of Class A and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting and conversion rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to 10 votes per share. Shares of Class B common stock may be converted to Class A common stock at any time at the option of the stockholder. In addition, each share of Class B common stock will convert automatically into one share of Class A common stock (i) upon any transfer, except for certain permitted transfers set forth in the Restated Certificate, including transfers to family members, certain trusts for estate planning purposes, entities under common control with or controlled by such holder of our Class B common stock, and with respect to Advance Magazine Publishers Inc., or any Advance Entity (as defined in the Restated Certificate), or (ii) upon the first date on which the aggregate number of outstanding shares of Class B common stock ceases to represent at least 7.5% of the aggregate number of then-outstanding shares of our Class A and Class B common stock. Once converted into Class A common stock, the Class B common stock will not be reissued. In connection with our IPO, the Restated Certificate became effective, which authorized 100,000,000 shares of Class C common stock. Each holder of Class C common stock is entitled to no votes per share.
Preferred Stock
In connection with our IPO, the Restated Certificate became effective, which authorized 100,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock. Our Board of Directors has the discretion to determine the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges, and liquidation preferences, of each series of preferred stock.
Common Stock Reserved for Issuance
In February 2024, our Board of Directors adopted the 2024 Incentive Award Plan (the “2024 Plan”), which became effective in connection with the IPO. Under the 2024 Plan, shares of our Class A common stock are reserved for issuance pursuant to a variety of stock-based compensation awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, RSU awards, performance bonus awards, performance stock unit awards, dividend equivalents, or other stock or cash based awards. The 2024 Plan also includes shares of our Class A common stock that remained available for grant of future awards under our 2017 Equity Incentive and Grant Plan (as amended, the "2017 Plan") at the time the 2024 Plan became effective. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2024 Plan will increase by an annual increase on the first day of each fiscal year beginning in 2025 and ending in 2034, equal to the lesser of (A) 5% of the shares of common stock outstanding (on an as converted basis) on the last day of the immediately preceding year and (B) such smaller number of shares of stock as determined by our Board of Directors; provided, however, that no more than 185,661,778 shares of stock may be issued upon the exercise of incentive stock options.
We have reserved the following shares of common stock, on an as-converted basis, for future issuance:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Outstanding stock options10,852,131 14,687,538 
Outstanding RSUs4,370,034 11,175,380 
Remaining shares reserved for future issuances under the 2024 Plan45,792,210 36,711,788 
Shares reserved for community impact initiatives and charitable activities1,337,205 1,337,205 
Total shares of common stock reserved62,351,580 63,911,911 
The remaining shares reserved for future issuance under the 2024 Plan relate to Class A and Class B common stock.
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Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation
13. Stock-Based Compensation
RSUs and RSAs
Service-based RSUs
We grant service-based RSUs to our employees, all of which relate to Class A common stock. RSUs granted under the 2017 Plan generally have both service-based and performance-based vesting conditions (“Double Trigger RSUs”). Double Trigger RSUs generally expire seven years from the date of grant. The service-based vesting condition for these awards is generally satisfied by rendering continuous service, generally for three to four years, during which time the grants will vest either quarterly or with a cliff vesting period of one year and continued vesting quarterly thereafter. The performance-based vesting condition was satisfied upon the effectiveness of our IPO. We record stock-based compensation expense in connection with these Double Trigger RSUs based on the fair market value of our common stock on the grant date using the accelerated attribution method over the requisite service period.
We also grant RSUs with a service-based vesting condition only, covering shares of our Class A common stock (“Single Trigger RSUs”). Single Trigger RSUs generally expire seven years from the date of grant. The service-based vesting condition for these awards is generally satisfied by rendering continuous service, generally for one to three years, during which time the grants will vest either with a cliff vesting period of one year and continued vesting quarterly thereafter or quarterly from the vesting commencement date. As a result, we record stock-based compensation expense related to these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
Service-based RSAs
We grant, in certain circumstances, RSAs with a service-based vesting condition, covering shares of our Class A common stock. The service-based vesting condition for these awards is generally satisfied by rendering continuous service, generally for three years, during which time the grants will vest with a cliff vesting period of one year and continued vesting quarterly thereafter. As a result, we record stock-based compensation expense related to these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
The following table summarizes the RSU and RSA activity for the year ended December 31, 2025:
Total RSUs and RSAsWeighted-
average grant
date fair
value
Unvested as of December 31, 202411,344,247 $37.67 
Granted1,593,019 $140.43 
Vested
(7,405,968)$49.43 
Canceled/Forfeited
(1,070,447)$47.44 
Unvested as of December 31, 20254,460,851 $58.71 
As of December 31, 2025, we had RSUs and RSAs outstanding for 4,460,851 common shares, of which 4,012,274 relate to Class A common stock and 448,577 relate to Class B common stock. The weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs and RSAs granted during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $140.43, $56.96, and $26.71, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs and RSAs vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $315.4 million,
$766.8 million, and $27.9 million, respectively. Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs and RSAs was $152.5 million as of December 31, 2025 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.91 years.
Stock Options
Stock option grants generally expire ten years from the date of the grant. Certain stock option grants allow for the exercise of unvested options to acquire shares. Upon termination of service, we have the right to repurchase, at the original exercise price, any unvested (but issued) common stock. The grant date fair value of stock options is estimated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Calculating the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes model requires certain highly subjective inputs and assumptions including the fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected term of the stock option, and the expected volatility of the price of the underlying common stock. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. Stock options vest based on terms in the stock option agreement and generally vest over five years quarterly or four years with 25% of the award vesting one year from the vesting commencement date then ratably over the following three years. For awards that vest based only on continuous service, stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2025:
Outstanding
stock
options
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual
life
(years)
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
(in thousands, except share, per share, and year data)
Balance as of December 31, 202414,687,538 $30.07 6.87$1,958,924 
Exercised
(3,833,276)6.54 
Canceled/Forfeited
(2,131)34.34 
Balance as of December 31, 202510,852,131 $38.38 7.14$2,078,120 
Vested as of December 31, 20255,509,084 $31.81 6.33$1,091,126 
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 202510,852,131 $38.38 7.14$2,078,120 
As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding stock options for 10,852,131 common shares, of which 9,320,333 relate to Class A common stock and 1,531,798 relate to Class B common stock. Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options was $83.1 million as of December 31, 2025 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.98 years.
Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price of the options and the estimated fair value of our common stock. The intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $611.6 million, $887.3 million, and $72.5 million, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value per share of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $15.67. There were no options granted during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The total grant date fair value of options vested during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $28.8 million, $34.8 million, and $14.0 million, respectively.
Determination of Fair Value
We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which is dependent upon several variables, such as the fair value of our common stock, expected term of the option, expected volatility of the stock price, risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend rate.
The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model were determined as follows:
Fair Value of Common Stock—Prior to the completion of an IPO, the Board of Directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of the fair value of our common stock, including but not limited to the prices of recent issuances of our convertible preferred stock, third-party valuations of our common stock, the price paid by us to repurchase outstanding shares of common stock, the prices paid for our common stock in secondary market transactions, our performance and market position relative to our competitors or similar publicly traded companies, the
likelihood and timing of achieving a liquidity event, the lack of marketability of our common stock, and U.S. and global capital market conditions.
Expected Term—The expected term of options represents the period that our stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and is calculated using the simplified method. The simplified method deems the term to be the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the options.
Volatility—We determine the price volatility factor based on the historical and implied volatilities of our peer group as we do not have a sufficient trading history for our common stock. When considering which companies to include in our comparable industry peer companies, we focused on publicly-traded companies with businesses similar to ours.
Risk Free Interest Rates—These rates are based on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury notes with terms approximately equal to the expected life of the option.
Expected Dividend Yield—We have not and do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Cost of revenue$875 $620 $101 
Research and development$213,515 441,629 23,825 
Sales and marketing$42,103 80,436 5,555 
General and administrative$86,687 278,961 18,117 
Stock-based compensation expense
$343,180 $801,646 $47,598 
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Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans
14. Employee Benefit Plans
We have a defined contribution 401(k) plan (the “401(k) Plan”) for our United States-based employees. The 401(k) Plan is for all full-time employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Eligible employees may contribute up to 100% of their annual compensation, but are limited to the maximum annual dollar amount allowable under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). We match 75% of each participant’s contribution up to $3,000 and 25% of each participant’s contribution thereafter, subject to certain limitations and the IRS annual contribution limits. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recognized expense related to matching contributions of $12.3 million, $11.5 million, and $10.1 million, respectively.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
15. Income Taxes
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, the geographical breakdown of our income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Domestic income (loss)$514,826 $(493,371)$(92,627)
Foreign income (loss)13,864 8,164 5,604 
Income (loss) before income taxes$528,690 $(485,207)$(87,023)
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was signed into law. The OBBBA makes changes to U.S. federal income tax law, including repealing the requirement to capitalize domestic research and experimental expenditures
under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and allowing for immediate expensing of these costs. Our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2025 reflects these changes and resulted in additional taxable losses.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Federal$— $(141)$1,290 
State889 474 1,133 
Foreign2,707 851 1,468 
Total current income tax expense (benefit)3,596 1,184 3,891 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal— (237)— 
Foreign(4,627)(1,878)(90)
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)(4,627)(2,115)(90)
Total income tax expense (benefit):
Federal
— (378)1,290 
State
889 474 1,133 
Foreign
(1,920)(1,027)1,378 
Total income tax expense (benefit)$(1,031)$(931)$3,801 
For the year ended December 31, 2025, following the adoption of ASU 2023-09, our tax provision and effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2025
Amount
Percent
(in thousands, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes at statutory federal income tax rate$111,025 21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect(1)
955 0.2 
Foreign tax effects:
United Kingdom:
Stock-based compensation(5,851)(1.1)
Other(698)(0.1)
Other foreign jurisdictions70 — 
Tax credits:
Research and development credits(57,630)(10.9)
Change in valuation allowance172,418 32.6 
Non-taxable or non-deductible items:
Stock-based compensation(285,955)(54.1)
Non-deductible compensation69,402 13.1 
Other non-taxable or non-deductible items1,299 0.3 
Other reconciling items:
Return to provision true-ups(6,317)(1.2)
Other251 — 
Total tax provision and effective tax rate$(1,031)(0.2)%
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(1)State taxes in California made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09, our effective tax rate, as a percentage of pre-tax income (loss), differed from the statutory federal rate as follows:
Year ended December 31,
20242023
Statutory federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal benefit5.3 1.2 
Non-deductible compensation
(14.0)— 
Stock-based compensation44.4 3.9 
Research and development credits14.6 13.5 
Change in valuation allowance(71.0)(41.1)
Other(0.2)(2.9)
Effective tax rate0.1 %(4.4)%
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between amounts recorded for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax purposes. The major components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards$404,212 $149,735 
Stock-based compensation16,920 28,586 
Lease liability5,634 6,206 
Capitalized research and development costs156,429 268,232 
Research and development credits199,017 124,116 
Other12,103 13,351 
Gross deferred tax assets794,315 590,226 
Valuation allowance(779,030)(572,894)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance15,285 17,332 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Right-of-use asset(4,941)(5,436)
Acquired intangibles(3,556)(9,727)
Total deferred tax liabilities(8,497)(15,163)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$6,788 $2,169 
As of December 31, 2025, we had $1.7 billion and $806.1 million, respectively, of gross federal and state net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income. The federal net operating loss carryforwards are able to be carried forward indefinitely but are limited to 80% of taxable income. The state carryforwards will begin to expire in 2026.
As of December 31, 2025, we had federal research and development credit carryforwards of $201.0 million that will begin to expire in 2039 and state research and development credit carryforwards of $78.3 million that do not expire.
Utilization of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by Section 382 of the Code and similar state tax regulations. Under Section 382 of the Code, substantial changes in our ownership and in the ownership of acquired companies may limit the amount of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards that are available to offset taxable income. The annual limitation may result in the expiration of net operating losses and tax credits before utilization. Accordingly, our ability to utilize these carryforwards may be limited as a result of such ownership change.
We assessed the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use our existing federal and state deferred tax assets. Based on the weight of the available evidence, including our history of losses, we provided a full valuation allowance against our federal and state deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2025. The
amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted in future periods if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as our projections for growth.
Given our recent history of generating net income in the United States, we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that sufficient positive evidence may become available within the next 18 months to allow us to release a significant portion of the federal valuation allowance. The reversal would result in a significant income tax benefit in the period when we release it. However, the exact timing and amount of the valuation allowance release are subject to change based on our actual operating results.
We intend to reinvest unremitted foreign earnings indefinitely and do not expect to incur any significant taxes related to such amounts.
Uncertain Tax Positions
The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits$43,861 $19,236 $16,428 
Increases/(decreases) related to prior year tax positions 7,434 1,444 (1,750)
Increases/(decreases) related to current year tax positions 19,115 23,181 4,558 
Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits$70,410 $43,861 $19,236 
Substantially all of the unrecognized tax benefits were recorded as reductions in our gross deferred tax assets, offset by a corresponding reduction in our valuation allowance. The unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would not materially affect the effective tax rate due to the full valuation allowance recorded against our federal and state deferred tax assets.
Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we had no interest expense or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. As of December 31, 2025, we had no accrued balances of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
Due to our net operating loss carryforwards, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities in the United States for all tax years. In our foreign jurisdictions, we are subject to examination for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2019.
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Related-Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related-Party Transactions
16. Related-Party Transactions
Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.
As of December 31, 2025, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. (“Advance”) held approximately 22% of our outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock and is a related party to Reddit as Advance holds more than 10% of the voting power of our outstanding Class A and Class B common stock. Moreover, pursuant to the terms of the Restated Certificate and that certain Governance Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2024, by and among us, Steve Huffman, our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board of Directors, and Advance, Advance has the right to designate two directors for inclusion in the slate of nominees for election as directors at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, to designate one nonvoting observer to the Board of Directors, and to have one of its designees sit on each committee of the Board of Directors (other than the audit committee), subject to certain limitations set forth in the Restated Certificate. Additionally, the affirmative vote or written consent of Advance will be required for us to take certain corporate actions. These rights will continue until the first to occur of the following events: (i) a change of control of Advance or Reddit; (ii) Advance and its permitted transferees cease to, in the aggregate, beneficially own at least 5% of the aggregate of the then-outstanding shares of our Class A and Class B common stock; and (iii) (a) Advance and its permitted transferees cease to, in the aggregate, beneficially own at least 50% of the number of outstanding shares of our equity securities held by Advance upon the closing of our IPO, and (b) the then-outstanding shares of our Class B common stock, in the aggregate, represents less than 7.5% of the aggregate of the then-outstanding shares of our Class A and Class B common stock.
We currently sublease office space in New York and Chicago from Advance. Total lease costs and other related expenses for our subleases were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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Segment and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information
17. Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Information
We have one reportable segment as our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, reviews consolidated profitability measures in managing the business. Specifically, our chief operating decision maker uses consolidated net income (loss) as the measure of segment profit or loss for evaluating performance and allocating resources through comparison of actual amounts against budgeted and prior period amounts in order to make strategic decisions.
The following table presents the calculation of segment net income (loss):
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Revenue$2,202,506 $1,300,205 $804,029 
Adjusted cost of revenue(1)
193,341 122,975 110,758 
Adjusted gross profit2,009,165 1,177,230 693,271 
Adjusted operating expenses(2)
1,164,092 879,223 762,546 
Stock-based compensation and related taxes387,141 842,932 49,086 
Depreciation and amortization15,948 15,643 13,702 
Interest (income) expense, net(86,722)(78,121)(53,281)
Income tax expense (benefit)(1,031)(931)3,801 
Other segment expenses(3)
16 2,760 8,241 
Segment net income (loss)$529,721 $(484,276)$(90,824)
Consolidated net income (loss)$529,721 $(484,276)$(90,824)
________________
(1)Adjusted cost of revenue is cost of revenue adjusted for stock-based compensation and related taxes and depreciation and amortization as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Cost of revenue$194,216 $123,595 $111,011 
Less:
Stock-based compensation and related taxes875 620 101 
Depreciation and amortization— — 152 
Adjusted cost of revenue$193,341 $122,975 $110,758 
(2)Adjusted operating expenses is operating expenses (comprised of research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses) adjusted for stock-based compensation and related taxes, depreciation and amortization, and restructuring costs as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Operating expenses$1,566,306 $1,737,178 $833,179 
Less:
Stock-based compensation and related taxes386,266 842,312 48,985 
Depreciation and amortization15,948 15,643 13,550 
Restructuring costs— — 8,098 
Adjusted operating expenses$1,164,092 $879,223 $762,546 
(3)Other segment expenses primarily includes restructuring costs, realized gains and losses on sales of marketable securities, and foreign currency transaction gains and losses.

Geographic Information
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, substantially all of our long-lived assets were located within the United States.
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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events
18. Subsequent Events
On February 4, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to purchase up to $1.0 billion of our Class A common stock (the “Share Repurchase Program”). Under the Share Repurchase Program, we may repurchase shares of our Class A common stock from time to time on the open market (including via pre-set trading plans), in privately negotiated transactions, or through other transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of Class A common stock, has no expiration date, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time at our discretion.
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
The nature of Reddit’s business makes the company susceptible to cybersecurity attacks. To address this, we maintain a cybersecurity risk management program with policies and controls designed to protect our platform and data from cyber threats. Our cybersecurity risk management program is intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical systems and information. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes a cybersecurity incident response plan. We design and assess our cybersecurity risk management program based on applicable laws and regulations and remain informed by industry standards and industry-recognized practices.
Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated into our overall enterprise risk management program, and shares common methodologies, reporting channels, and governance processes that apply across the enterprise risk management program.
Our cybersecurity risk management program includes:
risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, services, and our broader enterprise IT environment;
a dedicated security team principally responsible for managing (1) our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, (2) our security controls, and (3) our response to cybersecurity incidents;
the use of external service providers, such as third-party penetration testing firms, bug bounty programs, or auditors, to assess, test, or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls;
cybersecurity awareness training of our employees, incident response personnel, and senior management, including onboarding sessions and annual refresher training to address evolving threats;
a cybersecurity incident response plan that follows recognized frameworks (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework), outlines procedures for investigating and resolving incidents, and is supported by automated tools for threat triage and resolution; and
a third-party risk management process for service providers, suppliers, and vendors incorporating evaluations like SOC 2 reports, annual reviews, and security questionnaires to ensure risks are understood and addressed.
We have not identified risks from known cybersecurity incidents, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected us, including our business, results of operations, and financial condition. We face risks from cybersecurity threats that, if realized, are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our business, operations, results of operations, or financial condition. For additional information about these risks, see Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated into our overall enterprise risk management program, and shares common methodologies, reporting channels, and governance processes that apply across the enterprise risk management program.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Our Board of Directors considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks. The Committee oversees management’s implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program.
The Committee receives regular reports from management on our cybersecurity risks. In addition, management updates the Committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.
The Committee reports to the full Board of Directors regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity. The full Board of Directors also receives briefings from management on our cyber risk management program. Board members receive presentations on cybersecurity topics from our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”), internal security staff, or external experts as part of the Board of Directors’ continuing education on topics that impact public companies.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our Board of Directors considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks. The Committee oversees management’s implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
The Committee receives regular reports from management on our cybersecurity risks. In addition, management updates the Committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.
The Committee reports to the full Board of Directors regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity. The full Board of Directors also receives briefings from management on our cyber risk management program. Board members receive presentations on cybersecurity topics from our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”), internal security staff, or external experts as part of the Board of Directors’ continuing education on topics that impact public companies.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] which is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. Our SPACE team has primary responsibility for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal cybersecurity personnel and our retained external cybersecurity consultants. Our SPACE team has a strong foundation of expertise, developed over years of experience in cybersecurity and engineering across diverse industries, including technology.
Our SPACE team supervises efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, remediate, and appropriately report cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public, or private sources, including external consultants engaged by us; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the IT environment.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
The Committee receives regular reports from management on our cybersecurity risks. In addition, management updates the Committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.
The Committee reports to the full Board of Directors regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity. The full Board of Directors also receives briefings from management on our cyber risk management program. Board members receive presentations on cybersecurity topics from our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”), internal security staff, or external experts as part of the Board of Directors’ continuing education on topics that impact public companies.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our CISO, Fredrick Lee, has over twenty years of experience in information security, engineering, and other technology-related roles. Mr. Lee currently oversees Reddit’s Security, Privacy, Assurance, Corporate Engineering (“SPACE”) team, which is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. Our SPACE team has primary responsibility for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal cybersecurity personnel and our retained external cybersecurity consultants. Our SPACE team has a strong foundation of expertise, developed over years of experience in cybersecurity and engineering across diverse industries, including technology.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
The Committee receives regular reports from management on our cybersecurity risks. In addition, management updates the Committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.
The Committee reports to the full Board of Directors regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity. The full Board of Directors also receives briefings from management on our cyber risk management program. Board members receive presentations on cybersecurity topics from our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”), internal security staff, or external experts as part of the Board of Directors’ continuing education on topics that impact public companies.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Reddit, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of Presentation
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Reddit, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management’s estimates are based on historical information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Significant estimates relate primarily to determining the fair value of stock-based awards, the fair value of assets and liabilities assumed in business combinations, and the incremental borrowing rate used to determine operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates our estimates compared to historical experience and trends, which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities.
Revenue Recognition, Advertising Revenue, Other Revenue and Contract Assets
We generate a majority of our revenue through the sale of advertising on our mobile applications and website. Other revenue consists of revenue from content licensing and products sold directly to users.
We determine revenue recognition by identifying the contract or contracts with a customer, identifying the performance obligations in the contract, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognizing revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
For customer contracts that include multiple performance obligations, we identify each distinct performance obligation and determine the transaction price, which may include an estimation of variable consideration, subject to constraint. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the stand-alone selling price, which is generally based on the observable price of each good or service.
Payments for revenue arrangements are due based on the contractually stated payment terms, usually within 30 to 60 days. Sales and other similar taxes are excluded from revenue.
We recognize advertising revenue only after transferring control of promised goods or services to customers, which occurs when a user clicks on an ad contracted on a cost per click (“CPC”) basis, views an ad contracted on a cost per thousand impressions (“CPM”) basis, views a video ad contracted on a cost per view (“CPV”) basis, or on a fixed fee basis, based upon ad delivery over the service period, which is typically less than 30 days in duration. Generally, we recognize advertising revenue on a gross basis since we control the advertising units before being transferred to our users. In arrangements where another party is involved in providing specified services to a customer, we evaluate whether we are the principal or agent. In this evaluation, we consider if we obtain control of the specified goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. For advertising revenue arrangements where we are not the principal, we recognize revenue on a net basis. For the periods presented, revenue for arrangements where we are the agent was not material.
The transaction price in advertising arrangements is generally calculated as the number of advertising units delivered multiplied by the contractually agreed upon CPC, CPM, or CPV, or on a fixed fee basis and revenue is recognized based on the number of clicks, impressions, or views, or ratable over the service period, respectively.
In our content licensing arrangements, we provide customers with the right to access content from our platform over the contractual period. The transaction price in content licensing arrangements is generally a fixed fee or usage-based fee. We recognize content licensing revenue as our content partners consume and benefit from their use of the licensed content, which is generally ratably over the license period. Revenue from products sold directly to users, including Reddit Premium and Reddit Gold,
When revenue recognition exceeds the amounts billable on a contract, the difference is recorded as an unbilled receivable if there is an unconditional right to bill in the future or as a contract asset if the right is conditional upon something other than the passage of time. Unbilled receivables are included within accounts receivable, net. The current portion of contract assets are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets and the noncurrent portion of contract assets are included within other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Contract assets were not material as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue consists primarily of payments to third parties for the cost of hosting and supporting our mobile applications and website. In addition, cost of revenue includes expenses directly associated with the delivery of our advertising and other services, including advertising targeting and measurement services, credit card and other transaction processing fees, and payments to our content partners. Cost of revenue also consists of employee-related costs, including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses consist primarily of employee-related costs including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation for engineers and other employees engaged in the research, design, and development of new and existing products. Research and development expenses also include hosting costs associated with internal research and development activities, as well as professional services, allocated facilities, and other supporting overhead costs.
Sales and Marketing Expenses and General and Administrative Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of employee-related costs including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation for employees engaged in sales, sales support, business and brand development, marketing, and customer service functions. Sales commissions are expensed as incurred in sales and marketing expenses as the expected period of benefit is one year or less. Sales and marketing expenses also include costs incurred for advertising, marketing, and other promotional expenditures, as well as professional services, allocated facilities, and other supporting overhead costs.
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee-related costs including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation for certain executives as well as employees engaged in finance, legal, human resources, information technology, and other administrative teams. General and administrative expenses also include costs incurred for professional services, non-income based taxes, insurance, allocated facilities, and other supporting overhead costs.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $102.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Advertising costs were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure and recognize compensation expense for stock-based awards, including restricted stock units (“RSUs”), restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), and stock options granted to employees and non-employees based on the grant date fair value of the awards granted.
Service-based RSUs
We grant service-based RSUs to our employees, all of which relate to Class A common stock. RSUs granted under the 2017 Plan generally have both service-based and performance-based vesting conditions (“Double Trigger RSUs”). Double Trigger RSUs generally expire seven years from the date of grant. The service-based vesting condition for these awards is generally satisfied by rendering continuous service, generally for three to four years, during which time the grants will vest either quarterly or with a cliff vesting period of one year and continued vesting quarterly thereafter. The performance-based vesting condition was satisfied upon the effectiveness of our IPO. We record stock-based compensation expense in connection with these Double Trigger RSUs based on the fair market value of our common stock on the grant date using the accelerated attribution method over the requisite service period.
We also grant RSUs with a service-based vesting condition only, covering shares of our Class A common stock (“Single Trigger RSUs”). Single Trigger RSUs generally expire seven years from the date of grant. The service-based vesting condition for these awards is generally satisfied by rendering continuous service, generally for one to three years, during which time the grants will vest either with a cliff vesting period of one year and continued vesting quarterly thereafter or quarterly from the vesting commencement date. As a result, we record stock-based compensation expense related to these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
Service-based RSAs
We grant, in certain circumstances, RSAs with a service-based vesting condition, covering shares of our Class A common stock. The service-based vesting condition for these awards is generally satisfied by rendering continuous service, generally for three years, during which time the grants will vest with a cliff vesting period of one year and continued vesting quarterly thereafter. As a result, we record stock-based compensation expense related to these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
Stock option grants generally expire ten years from the date of the grant. Certain stock option grants allow for the exercise of unvested options to acquire shares. Upon termination of service, we have the right to repurchase, at the original exercise price, any unvested (but issued) common stock. The grant date fair value of stock options is estimated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Calculating the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes model requires certain highly subjective inputs and assumptions including the fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected term of the stock option, and the expected volatility of the price of the underlying common stock. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. Stock options vest based on terms in the stock option agreement and generally vest over five years quarterly or four years with 25% of the award vesting one year from the vesting commencement date then ratably over the following three years. For awards that vest based only on continuous service, stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
Determination of Fair Value
We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which is dependent upon several variables, such as the fair value of our common stock, expected term of the option, expected volatility of the stock price, risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend rate.
The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model were determined as follows:
Fair Value of Common Stock—Prior to the completion of an IPO, the Board of Directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of the fair value of our common stock, including but not limited to the prices of recent issuances of our convertible preferred stock, third-party valuations of our common stock, the price paid by us to repurchase outstanding shares of common stock, the prices paid for our common stock in secondary market transactions, our performance and market position relative to our competitors or similar publicly traded companies, the
likelihood and timing of achieving a liquidity event, the lack of marketability of our common stock, and U.S. and global capital market conditions.
Expected Term—The expected term of options represents the period that our stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and is calculated using the simplified method. The simplified method deems the term to be the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the options.
Volatility—We determine the price volatility factor based on the historical and implied volatilities of our peer group as we do not have a sufficient trading history for our common stock. When considering which companies to include in our comparable industry peer companies, we focused on publicly-traded companies with businesses similar to ours.
Risk Free Interest Rates—These rates are based on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury notes with terms approximately equal to the expected life of the option.
Expected Dividend Yield—We have not and do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach. Under this method, the tax provision includes taxes currently due plus the net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated financial statements, as well as from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax amounts are determined by using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes will be paid or refund received, as provided for under currently enacted tax law. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. Should there be a change in the ability to recover deferred tax assets, the income tax provision would increase or decrease in the period in which the assessment is changed.
We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense.
Functional Currency
Generally, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency for our subsidiaries, and therefore, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at exchange rates at the balance sheet date and foreign currency denominated non-monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at historical exchange rates. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement and settlements are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. For those foreign subsidiaries where the local currency is the functional currency, we translate the financial statements to U.S. dollars at exchange rates at the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and at monthly average exchange rates for revenues and expenses. Translation gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders' equity (deficit). Net foreign exchange gains and losses were not material for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less from the date of purchase. We define restricted cash as cash that cannot be withdrawn or used for general operating activities. Restricted cash is classified as current or noncurrent assets based on the contractual or estimated term of the remaining restriction.
Marketable Securities
We hold investments in marketable securities consisting of U.S. and non-U.S. government securities, investment-grade corporate and government agency securities, time deposits, and commercial paper. We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale investments in current assets because they represent investments available for current operations. Our
available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity (deficit). Expected losses from credit related impairment, if any, are recognized through an allowance for credit losses and adjusted each period for changes in credit risk. Gains or losses on the sale or maturities of marketable securities are determined using the specific identification method and recorded in other income (expense), net in our consolidated statements of operations.
Fair Value Measurements
Certain financial instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. Other financial instruments, including cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Additionally, the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions or external inputs from inactive markets
We classify our cash equivalents and marketable securities within Level 1 or Level 2 because we use quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine their fair value. There were no transfers between levels during the periods presented.
Accounts Receivable, Net Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, net of any allowance for doubtful accounts due to expected credit losses and potentially uncollectible receivables. We apply a “single loss” rate approach to the overall accounts receivable portfolio and also evaluate the aging, historical write-offs, and collectability of accounts receivable on a customer-by-customer basis.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three to five years for computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the assets. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Software Development Costs
Software development costs include costs to develop software to be used to meet internal needs and applications used to deliver our services. We capitalize development costs related to these software applications once the preliminary project stage is complete, it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Due to the iterative process of our development projects, development costs meeting our capitalization criteria were not material for the periods presented.
Leases
Leases arise from contractual obligations that convey the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. We determine if a contract is, or contains, a lease at contract inception. All of our leases are operating leases and are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, net, operating lease liabilities, and operating lease liabilities, non-current on the consolidated balance sheets.
Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term discounted using our incremental borrowing rate. Operating lease right-of-use assets also include any lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, the incremental borrowing rate used is estimated based on what we would have to pay on a collateralized basis over a similar term as the lease. Lease payments include fixed payments and any variable payments based on an index or rate, and are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
We have entered into various non-cancellable operating leases agreements, primarily for the use of office space, expiring at various dates through 2029. Our lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain they will be exercised. We consider these options in determining the lease term on a lease-by-lease basis. We account for lease components and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases. None of our lease agreements contain material non-lease components, material residual value guarantees, or restrictive covenants. We have elected an accounting policy to not recognize short-term leases, which have a lease term of twelve months or less, on the consolidated balance sheets.
Business Combinations
We include the results of operations of the businesses that we acquire from the date of acquisition. We determine the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the respective date of acquisition. The excess purchase price over the fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management to use significant judgment and estimates including the selection of valuation methodologies, estimates of future revenues and cash flows, discount rates, and selection of comparable companies. Our estimates of fair value are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable, but are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.
When we issue cash payments or grants of equity to selling stockholders in connection with an acquisition, we evaluate whether the payments or awards are compensatory. This evaluation includes whether cash payments or stock award vesting is contingent on the continued employment of the selling stockholder beyond the acquisition date. If continued employment is required for the cash to be paid or stock awards to vest, the award is treated as compensation for post-acquisition services and is recognized as compensation expense.
Transaction costs associated with business combinations are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. We perform our annual impairment test on October 1. We also test for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the fair value of goodwill has been impaired. Our impairment tests are based on a single operating segment and reporting unit structure.
Acquired Intangible Assets and Cryptocurrency
Identifiable acquired intangible assets consist primarily of acquisition-related developed technology. We determine the appropriate useful life of our intangible assets by performing an analysis of expected cash flows of the acquired assets. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of up to five years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We evaluate recoverability of our property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events and changes in circumstances considered in determining whether the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable include significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results, significant changes in asset use, significant negative industry or economic trends, and changes in our business strategy. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying amount to future undiscounted cash flows to be generated. If impairment is indicated based on a comparison of the assets’ carrying values and the undiscounted cash flows, the impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets. We determined that there were no events or changes in circumstances that indicated our long-lived assets were impaired during the periods presented.
Concentration of Business Risk
We primarily use Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform for our hosting requirements. A disruption or loss of service from Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform could harm our ability to operate. Although we believe there are other qualified providers that can provide these services, a transition to a new provider could create a disruption to our business and negatively impact our operating results.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable. We maintain cash and cash equivalents with several financial institutions. We believe that the financial institutions that hold our cash and cash equivalents are financially sound and, accordingly, minimal credit risks exist with respect to these balances. We maintain investments in U.S. and non-U.S. government securities, investment-grade corporate and government agency securities, time deposits, commercial paper,
and money market accounts that carry high credit ratings and accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to these balances.
Segments
We have determined that we have a single operating segment. Our Chief Executive Officer is our chief operating decision maker who evaluates performance and makes operating decisions about allocating resources based on consolidated financial data.
We have one reportable segment as our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, reviews consolidated profitability measures in managing the business. Specifically, our chief operating decision maker uses consolidated net income (loss) as the measure of segment profit or loss for evaluating performance and allocating resources through comparison of actual amounts against budgeted and prior period amounts in order to make strategic decisions.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires an entity to disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. This standard also requires certain disaggregated disclosures related to income from continuing operations, income tax expense, and income taxes paid. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2025 on a prospective basis. Adoption of this standard resulted in changes to the effective tax rate reconciliation as reflected in Note 15—Income Taxes.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires an entity to disclose disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items. The standard is effective for us beginning January 1, 2027, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption will have on our disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which aims to modernize the accounting for internal-use software costs to better align with current software development practices by removing references to prescriptive software development stages and establishing a new principle for when to begin capitalizing such costs. The standard is effective for us beginning January 1, 2028. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
We compute net income (loss) per share of Class A and Class B common stock using the two-class method required for multiple classes of common stock and participating securities. Prior to our IPO, our participating securities included Series A, Series A-1, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, Series F, and Series F-1 convertible preferred stock, as the holders of these series of preferred stock were entitled to receive noncumulative dividends subject to certain requirements at an annual rate of 8% of the respective original issue price then in effect in the event that a dividend was paid on common stock.
In connection with our IPO, our Series A, Series A-1, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, and Series F preferred stock converted on a one-to-one basis into 67,917,432 shares of Class B common stock, and our Series F-1 preferred stock converted on a one-to-one basis into 5,104,017 shares of Class A common stock. For the year ended December 31, 2024, these shares were weighted in the denominator of net income (loss) per share for Class A and Class B common stock for the portion of the time outstanding subsequent to our IPO.
The holders of Series A, Series A-1, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, Series F, and Series F-1 convertible preferred stock did not have a contractual obligation to share in our losses. As such, our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 was not allocated to these participating securities.
Commitments and Contingencies
From time to time, we may become involved in various legal and regulatory proceedings, claims or purported class actions related to, among other things, alleged infringement of third party patents and other intellectual property rights, commercial, corporate and securities, labor and employment, wage and hour and other claims arising in the normal course of business. We record a loss contingency when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We also disclose material contingencies when we believe a loss is not probable but reasonably possible.
In June 2025, we and certain of our officers and directors were named as defendants in a securities class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit is brought on behalf of a purported class of purchasers or acquirers of our securities, alleging that we and certain of our officers made false or misleading statements and omissions concerning the impact of Google Search and its AI Overviews feature on our business. The complaint seeks unspecified damages and attorneys’ fees. Subsequently, shareholder derivative complaints with similar allegations were filed in
the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Company, its directors, and members of our senior management. No responses to these complaints have been filed. Based on the preliminary nature of the proceedings in these cases, the outcome of these matters remains uncertain.
Accounting for contingencies requires us to use judgment related to both the likelihood of a loss and the estimate of the amount or range of loss. We are not aware of any pending matters, individually or in the aggregate, that are expected to have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Legal fees and other expenses associated with such matters are expensed as incurred.
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Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table represents our revenue disaggregated by source:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Advertising revenue $2,062,480 $1,185,456 $788,782 
Other revenue 140,026 114,749 15,247 
Total revenue $2,202,506 $1,300,205 $804,029 
The following table represents our revenue disaggregated by geography based on the billing address of the customer:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
United States $1,785,554 $1,063,556 $651,378 
Rest of world(1)
416,952 236,649 152,651 
Total revenue $2,202,506 $1,300,205 $804,029 
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(1)Other than the United States, no individual country represented 10% or more of total revenue during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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Net Income (Loss) per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share Attributable to Common Stock
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stock:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
Class AClass BClass AClass BClass AClass B
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$376,971 $152,750 $(231,631)$(252,645)$(11,033)$(79,791)
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding132,637,76753,745,50469,580,04875,892,3417,183,72351,954,363
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders$2.84 $2.84 $(3.33)$(3.33)$(1.54)$(1.54)
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$388,855 $140,866 $(231,631)$(252,645)$(11,033)$(79,791)
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
132,637,76753,745,50469,580,04875,892,3417,183,72351,954,363
Weighted-average effect of dilutive potential common stock15,724,707
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders148,362,47453,745,50469,580,04875,892,3417,183,72351,954,363
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders$2.62 $2.62 $(3.33)$(3.33)$(1.54)$(1.54)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share Attributable to Common Stock
The following outstanding potentially dilutive shares, including stock options that have been exercised prior to vesting, were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stock for the periods presented because the impact of including them would have been anti-dilutive.
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
Class AClass BClass AClass BClass AClass B
Stock options— — 11,501,771 3,185,767 22,600,876 7,213,522 
Unvested RSUs and RSAs274,742 — 10,746,145 598,102 24,166,383 2,720,150 
Preferred shares— — — — 5,104,017 67,917,432 
274,742 — 22,247,916 3,783,869 51,871,276 77,851,104 
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables set forth our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2025
Fair value
hierarchy
level
Cost or
amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds Level 1$825,323 $— $— $825,323 
U.S. treasury securities
Level 1
11,934 — 11,935 
Time depositsLevel 225,949 — — 25,949 
Marketable securities:
U.S. treasury securities Level 1450,474 1,035 (2)451,507 
U.S. agency bonds Level 2410,655 167 (134)410,688 
Corporate bonds Level 2306,321 820 (13)307,128 
Time depositsLevel 2140,000 — — 140,000 
Commercial paper Level 2213,767 152 — 213,919 
Total $2,384,423 $2,175 $(149)$2,386,449 

December 31, 2024
Fair value
hierarchy
level
Cost or
amortized
cost
Gross
unrealized
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds Level 1$497,461 $— $— $497,461 
U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 15,979 — 5,981 
Corporate bondsLevel 21,066 — 1,068 
Marketable securities:
U.S. treasury securities Level 1817,996 1,120 (396)818,720 
U.S. agency bondsLevel 2117,965 15 (62)117,918 
Corporate bondsLevel 2159,424 400 (86)159,738 
Commercial paperLevel 2182,264 99 (22)182,341 
Total $1,782,155 $1,638 $(566)$1,783,227 
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Components (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures$19,614 $15,832 
Leasehold improvements9,361 8,017 
Total property and equipment 28,975 23,849 
Less: accumulated depreciation(16,265)(11,197)
Total property and equipment, net $12,710 $12,652 
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Accrued compensation and benefits$74,750 $63,441 
Deferred revenue18,039 14,805 
Accrued expenses86,200 31,817 
Accrued revenue share payable and other5,984 6,939 
Other16,358 7,462 
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities$201,331 $124,464 
Schedule of Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
(in thousands)
Accrued customer incentives$22,555 $9,100 
Other106 157 
Total other noncurrent liabilities$22,661 $9,257 
v3.25.4
Operating Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Cost, Lease Term and Discount Rate
The components of lease cost were as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Operating lease cost$7,756 $7,231 $13,062 
Short-term lease cost2,512 3,324 3,857 
Variable lease cost1,097 278 749 
Total lease costs$11,365 $10,833 $17,668 
The weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate related to the operating leases were as follows:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)3.004.00
Weighted-average discount rate6.22 %6.48 %
Maturity of Lease Liabilities
The present value of our operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 was as follows:
(in thousands)
2026$8,779 
20278,728 
20286,993 
20291,500 
Total undiscounted lease payments
26,000 
Less: imputed interest
(2,786)
Present value of lease liabilities
$23,214 
Operating lease liabilities
7,023 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent
16,191 
Total
$23,214 
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows:
(in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2023$26,299 
Goodwill acquired15,875 
Balance as of December 31, 2024$42,174 
Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets
Acquired intangible assets consisted of the following:
December 31, 2025
Gross carrying
value
Accumulated
amortization
Net carrying
value
Weighted-average remaining useful life (years)
(in thousands, except year data)
Developed technology$47,460 $31,964 $15,496 1.6
Other intangible assets600 600 — — 
Total acquired intangible assets$48,060 $32,564 $15,496 
December 31, 2024
Gross carrying
value
Accumulated
amortization
Net carrying
value
Weighted-average remaining useful life (years)
(in thousands, except year data)
Developed technology$47,460 $22,051 $25,409 2.6
Other intangible assets600 600 — — 
Total acquired intangible assets$48,060 $22,651 $25,409 
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense Related to Acquired Intangible Assets
The estimated future amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets as of December 31, 2025 was as follows:
(in thousands)
2026$9,913 
20275,583 
Total$15,496 
v3.25.4
Commitment and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Future Payments under Non-Cancellable Purchase Obligations
As of December 31, 2025, future payments under non-cancellable purchase obligations were as follows:
(in thousands)
2026$206,953 
2027111,097 
202854,129 
Total
$372,179 
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stock Reserved for Future Issuance
We have reserved the following shares of common stock, on an as-converted basis, for future issuance:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Outstanding stock options10,852,131 14,687,538 
Outstanding RSUs4,370,034 11,175,380 
Remaining shares reserved for future issuances under the 2024 Plan45,792,210 36,711,788 
Shares reserved for community impact initiatives and charitable activities1,337,205 1,337,205 
Total shares of common stock reserved62,351,580 63,911,911 
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of RSU and RSA Activity
The following table summarizes the RSU and RSA activity for the year ended December 31, 2025:
Total RSUs and RSAsWeighted-
average grant
date fair
value
Unvested as of December 31, 202411,344,247 $37.67 
Granted1,593,019 $140.43 
Vested
(7,405,968)$49.43 
Canceled/Forfeited
(1,070,447)$47.44 
Unvested as of December 31, 20254,460,851 $58.71 
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2025:
Outstanding
stock
options
Weighted-
average
exercise
price
Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual
life
(years)
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
(in thousands, except share, per share, and year data)
Balance as of December 31, 202414,687,538 $30.07 6.87$1,958,924 
Exercised
(3,833,276)6.54 
Canceled/Forfeited
(2,131)34.34 
Balance as of December 31, 202510,852,131 $38.38 7.14$2,078,120 
Vested as of December 31, 20255,509,084 $31.81 6.33$1,091,126 
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 202510,852,131 $38.38 7.14$2,078,120 
Schedule of Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Cost of revenue$875 $620 $101 
Research and development$213,515 441,629 23,825 
Sales and marketing$42,103 80,436 5,555 
General and administrative$86,687 278,961 18,117 
Stock-based compensation expense
$343,180 $801,646 $47,598 
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Geographical Breakdown of Income (Loss) before Income Taxes
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, the geographical breakdown of our income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Domestic income (loss)$514,826 $(493,371)$(92,627)
Foreign income (loss)13,864 8,164 5,604 
Income (loss) before income taxes$528,690 $(485,207)$(87,023)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Current income tax expense (benefit):
Federal$— $(141)$1,290 
State889 474 1,133 
Foreign2,707 851 1,468 
Total current income tax expense (benefit)3,596 1,184 3,891 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal— (237)— 
Foreign(4,627)(1,878)(90)
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)(4,627)(2,115)(90)
Total income tax expense (benefit):
Federal
— (378)1,290 
State
889 474 1,133 
Foreign
(1,920)(1,027)1,378 
Total income tax expense (benefit)$(1,031)$(931)$3,801 
Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate From Statutory Federal Rate
For the year ended December 31, 2025, following the adoption of ASU 2023-09, our tax provision and effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2025
Amount
Percent
(in thousands, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes at statutory federal income tax rate$111,025 21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect(1)
955 0.2 
Foreign tax effects:
United Kingdom:
Stock-based compensation(5,851)(1.1)
Other(698)(0.1)
Other foreign jurisdictions70 — 
Tax credits:
Research and development credits(57,630)(10.9)
Change in valuation allowance172,418 32.6 
Non-taxable or non-deductible items:
Stock-based compensation(285,955)(54.1)
Non-deductible compensation69,402 13.1 
Other non-taxable or non-deductible items1,299 0.3 
Other reconciling items:
Return to provision true-ups(6,317)(1.2)
Other251 — 
Total tax provision and effective tax rate$(1,031)(0.2)%
______________
(1)State taxes in California made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09, our effective tax rate, as a percentage of pre-tax income (loss), differed from the statutory federal rate as follows:
Year ended December 31,
20242023
Statutory federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal benefit5.3 1.2 
Non-deductible compensation
(14.0)— 
Stock-based compensation44.4 3.9 
Research and development credits14.6 13.5 
Change in valuation allowance(71.0)(41.1)
Other(0.2)(2.9)
Effective tax rate0.1 %(4.4)%
Schedule of Major Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities The major components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards$404,212 $149,735 
Stock-based compensation16,920 28,586 
Lease liability5,634 6,206 
Capitalized research and development costs156,429 268,232 
Research and development credits199,017 124,116 
Other12,103 13,351 
Gross deferred tax assets794,315 590,226 
Valuation allowance(779,030)(572,894)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance15,285 17,332 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Right-of-use asset(4,941)(5,436)
Acquired intangibles(3,556)(9,727)
Total deferred tax liabilities(8,497)(15,163)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$6,788 $2,169 
Summary of Activity Related to Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits$43,861 $19,236 $16,428 
Increases/(decreases) related to prior year tax positions 7,434 1,444 (1,750)
Increases/(decreases) related to current year tax positions 19,115 23,181 4,558 
Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits$70,410 $43,861 $19,236 
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Net Income (Loss)
The following table presents the calculation of segment net income (loss):
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Revenue$2,202,506 $1,300,205 $804,029 
Adjusted cost of revenue(1)
193,341 122,975 110,758 
Adjusted gross profit2,009,165 1,177,230 693,271 
Adjusted operating expenses(2)
1,164,092 879,223 762,546 
Stock-based compensation and related taxes387,141 842,932 49,086 
Depreciation and amortization15,948 15,643 13,702 
Interest (income) expense, net(86,722)(78,121)(53,281)
Income tax expense (benefit)(1,031)(931)3,801 
Other segment expenses(3)
16 2,760 8,241 
Segment net income (loss)$529,721 $(484,276)$(90,824)
Consolidated net income (loss)$529,721 $(484,276)$(90,824)
________________
(1)Adjusted cost of revenue is cost of revenue adjusted for stock-based compensation and related taxes and depreciation and amortization as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Cost of revenue$194,216 $123,595 $111,011 
Less:
Stock-based compensation and related taxes875 620 101 
Depreciation and amortization— — 152 
Adjusted cost of revenue$193,341 $122,975 $110,758 
(2)Adjusted operating expenses is operating expenses (comprised of research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses) adjusted for stock-based compensation and related taxes, depreciation and amortization, and restructuring costs as follows:
Year ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Operating expenses$1,566,306 $1,737,178 $833,179 
Less:
Stock-based compensation and related taxes386,266 842,312 48,985 
Depreciation and amortization15,948 15,643 13,550 
Restructuring costs— — 8,098 
Adjusted operating expenses$1,164,092 $879,223 $762,546 
(3)Other segment expenses primarily includes restructuring costs, realized gains and losses on sales of marketable securities, and foreign currency transaction gains and losses.
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Mar. 25, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
class
segment
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Proceeds from IPO | $ $ 600,000 $ 0 $ 600,022 $ 0
Underwriting discounts and commissions | $ 31,600      
Classes of common stock | class   3    
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 534,700      
Tax withholding obligation | $ $ 189,900 $ 104,028 $ 294,573 4,320
Total shares authorized (in shares) 2,340,000,000      
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000  
Advertising expense | $   $ 102,400 $ 0 $ 0
Useful life of intangible assets   5 years    
Number of operating segments | segment   1    
Minimum        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Property and equipment useful life   3 years    
Maximum        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Property and equipment useful life   5 years    
IPO        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Shares issued and sold (in shares) 18,576,527      
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 34.00      
Over-Allotment Option        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Shares issued and sold (in shares) 3,300,000      
Stockholders | IPO        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Shares issued and sold (in shares) 6,723,473      
Class B        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock in connection with initial public offering (in shares) 67,917,432      
Shares withheld for tax withholding requirements (in shares) 723,341      
Issuance of restricted stock awards (in shares) 1,347,456      
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 140,000,000 140,000,000 140,000,000  
Class A        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock in connection with initial public offering (in shares) 5,104,017      
Shares withheld for tax withholding requirements (in shares) 4,861,113      
Issuance of restricted stock awards (in shares) 10,502,390      
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000  
Class C        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000  
v3.25.4
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue by Source (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 2,202,506 $ 1,300,205 $ 804,029
Advertising revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 2,062,480 1,185,456 788,782
Other revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 140,026 $ 114,749 $ 15,247
v3.25.4
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue by Geography (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 2,202,506 $ 1,300,205 $ 804,029
United States      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 1,785,554 $ 1,063,556 $ 651,378
United States | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage (more than) 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Rest of world      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 416,952 $ 236,649 $ 152,651
v3.25.4
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred revenue $ 18.1 $ 14.9
Aggregate amount of remaining performance obligations 143.7  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Aggregate amount of remaining performance obligations $ 118.9  
Expected timing of revenue recognition for remaining performance obligations 1 year  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Aggregate amount of remaining performance obligations $ 24.8  
Expected timing of revenue recognition for remaining performance obligations 1 year  
v3.25.4
Net Income (Loss) per Share - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 25, 2024
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock, annual dividend rate   8.00%
Conversion ratio 1  
Class B    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock in connection with initial public offering (in shares) 67,917,432  
Class A    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock in connection with initial public offering (in shares) 5,104,017  
v3.25.4
Net Income (Loss) per Share - Computation of Net Income (Loss) per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Denominator:      
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 186,383,271 145,472,389 59,138,086
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders $ 2.84 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
Weighted-average shares of Class A and Class B common stock used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders      
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 186,383,271 145,472,389 59,138,086
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders 202,107,978 145,472,389 59,138,086
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share) $ 2.62 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
Class A      
Numerator:      
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 376,971 $ (231,631) $ (11,033)
Denominator:      
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 132,637,767 69,580,048 7,183,723
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders $ 2.84 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
Numerator:      
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 388,855 $ (231,631) $ (11,033)
Weighted-average shares of Class A and Class B common stock used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders      
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 132,637,767 69,580,048 7,183,723
Weighted average effect of dilutive potential common stock (in shares) 15,724,707 0 0
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders 148,362,474 69,580,048 7,183,723
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share) $ 2.62 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
Class B      
Numerator:      
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 152,750 $ (252,645) $ (79,791)
Denominator:      
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 53,745,504 75,892,341 51,954,363
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders $ 2.84 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
Numerator:      
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 140,866 $ (252,645) $ (79,791)
Weighted-average shares of Class A and Class B common stock used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders      
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 53,745,504 75,892,341 51,954,363
Weighted average effect of dilutive potential common stock (in shares) 0 0 0
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders 53,745,504 75,892,341 51,954,363
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share) $ 2.62 $ (3.33) $ (1.54)
v3.25.4
Net Income (Loss) per Share - Anti-dilutive Shares Excluded from Computation of Net Income (Loss) per Share (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class A      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 274,742 22,247,916 51,871,276
Class A | Stock options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 0 11,501,771 22,600,876
Class A | Unvested RSUs and RSAs      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 274,742 10,746,145 24,166,383
Class A | Preferred shares      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 0 0 5,104,017
Class B      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 0 3,783,869 77,851,104
Class B | Stock options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 0 3,185,767 7,213,522
Class B | Unvested RSUs and RSAs      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 0 598,102 2,720,150
Class B | Preferred shares      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net income (loss) per share (in shares) 0 0 67,917,432
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Marketable securities:    
Gross unrealized gains $ 2,175 $ 1,638
Gross unrealized losses (149) (566)
Total    
Cost or amortized cost 2,384,423 1,782,155
Fair value 2,386,449 1,783,227
U.S. treasury securities    
Marketable securities:    
Cost or amortized cost 450,474 817,996
Gross unrealized gains 1,035 1,120
Gross unrealized losses (2) (396)
Fair value 451,507 818,720
U.S. agency bonds    
Marketable securities:    
Cost or amortized cost 410,655 117,965
Gross unrealized gains 167 15
Gross unrealized losses (134) (62)
Fair value 410,688 117,918
Corporate bonds    
Marketable securities:    
Cost or amortized cost 306,321 159,424
Gross unrealized gains 820 400
Gross unrealized losses (13) (86)
Fair value 307,128 159,738
Time deposits    
Marketable securities:    
Cost or amortized cost 140,000  
Gross unrealized gains 0  
Gross unrealized losses 0  
Fair value 140,000  
Commercial paper    
Marketable securities:    
Cost or amortized cost 213,767 182,264
Gross unrealized gains 152 99
Gross unrealized losses 0 (22)
Fair value 213,919 182,341
Money market funds    
Cash equivalents:    
Cost or amortized cost 825,323 497,461
Fair value 825,323 497,461
U.S. treasury securities    
Cash equivalents:    
Cost or amortized cost 11,934 5,979
Gross unrealized gains 1 2
Gross unrealized losses 0 0
Fair value 11,935 5,981
Time deposits    
Cash equivalents:    
Cost or amortized cost 25,949  
Fair value $ 25,949  
Corporate bonds    
Cash equivalents:    
Cost or amortized cost   1,066
Fair value   1,068
Marketable securities:    
Gross unrealized gains   2
Gross unrealized losses   $ 0
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]      
Impairment charges due to credit losses $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Amortized cost of marketable securities with maturities with less than one year 883,900,000    
Amortized cost of marketable securities with maturities between one and five years $ 637,300,000    
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Components - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment $ 28,975 $ 23,849
Less: accumulated depreciation (16,265) (11,197)
Total property and equipment, net 12,710 12,652
Computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 19,614 15,832
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment $ 9,361 $ 8,017
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Components - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Accrued compensation and benefits $ 74,750 $ 63,441
Deferred revenue 18,039 14,805
Accrued expenses 86,200 31,817
Accrued revenue share payable and other 5,984 6,939
Other 16,358 7,462
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 201,331 $ 124,464
v3.25.4
Balance Sheet Components - Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Accrued customer incentives $ 22,555 $ 9,100
Other 106 157
Total other noncurrent liabilities $ 22,661 $ 9,257
v3.25.4
Operating Leases - Components of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 7,756 $ 7,231 $ 13,062
Short-term lease cost 2,512 3,324 3,857
Variable lease cost 1,097 278 749
Total lease costs $ 11,365 $ 10,833 $ 17,668
v3.25.4
Operating Leases - Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 3 years 4 years
Weighted-average discount rate 6.22% 6.48%
v3.25.4
Operating Leases - Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
2026 $ 8,779  
2027 8,728  
2028 6,993  
2029 1,500  
Total undiscounted lease payments 26,000  
Less: imputed interest (2,786)  
Present value of lease liabilities 23,214  
Operating lease liabilities 7,023 $ 6,137
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent $ 16,191 $ 20,565
v3.25.4
Operating Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease right-of-use assets recognized in exchange for lease liabilities $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 12.0
v3.25.4
Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jul. 15, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination [Line Items]        
Weighted-average remaining useful life (years)   5 years    
Goodwill   $ 42,174 $ 42,174 $ 26,299
July 2024 Acquisition        
Business Combination [Line Items]        
Aggregate purchase consideration $ 19,900      
Cash consideration 17,100      
Fair value of equity consideration 2,800      
Additional consideration 10,700      
Purchase consideration $ 4,300      
Weighted-average remaining useful life (years) 3 years      
Goodwill $ 15,900      
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ 26,299
Goodwill acquired 15,875
Balance as of December 31, 2024 $ 42,174
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]    
Gross carrying value $ 48,060 $ 48,060
Accumulated amortization 32,564 22,651
Net carrying value 15,496 25,409
Developed technology    
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]    
Gross carrying value 47,460 47,460
Accumulated amortization 31,964 22,051
Net carrying value $ 15,496 $ 25,409
Weighted-average remaining useful life (years) 1 year 7 months 6 days 2 years 7 months 6 days
Other intangible assets    
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]    
Gross carrying value $ 600 $ 600
Accumulated amortization 600 600
Net carrying value $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
2026 $ 9,913  
2027 5,583  
Net carrying value $ 15,496 $ 25,409
v3.25.4
Debt (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Letter of credit outstanding   $ 5,300,000
Commitment fee percentage   0.15%
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit | Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt instrument term 5 years  
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 500,000,000.0  
Available borrowing capacity   $ 494,700,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit Agreement, ABR Loans | Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Additional basis spread (as a percent) 0.0025  
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit Agreement, ABR Loans | Line of Credit | New York Federal Reserve Bank Rate    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 0.50%  
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit Agreement, ABR Loans | Line of Credit | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 1.00%  
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit Agreement, Outstanding Term Benchmark Loans | Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 1.25%  
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit Agreement, Outstanding SONIA Loans | Line of Credit | Adjusted Daily Simple Sterling Over Night Indexed Average Rate (SONIA)    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 1.25%  
Foreign Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit | Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 100,000,000.0  
Letter of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility and Standby Letter of Credit | Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 100,000,000.0  
Debt of debt instruments | instrument   3
Available borrowing capacity   $ 94,700,000
v3.25.4
Commitment and Contingencies - Future Payments under Non-Cancellable Purchase Obligations (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
2026 $ 206,953
2027 111,097
2028 54,129
Total $ 372,179
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Narrative (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
class
vote
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
Mar. 25, 2024
vote
shares
Feb. 29, 2024
shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Classes of common stock | class 3      
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000  
Annual increase in shares under Incentive Plan as a percent of common shares outstanding       0.05
Maximum shares authorized to be issued upon exercise of stock options (in shares)       185,661,778
Class A        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Number of votes per share | vote 1      
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 2,000,000,000  
Class B        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Number of votes per share | vote 10      
Conversion ratio 1      
Conversion of common stock, percent held threshold (as a percent) 0.075      
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 140,000,000 140,000,000 140,000,000  
Class C        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Number of votes per share | vote     0  
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000  
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Stock Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) - shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Total shares of common stock reserved (in shares) 62,351,580 63,911,911
2024 Plan    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Total shares of common stock reserved (in shares) 45,792,210 36,711,788
Community Impact Initiatives And Charitable Activities    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Total shares of common stock reserved (in shares) 1,337,205 1,337,205
Outstanding stock options    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Total shares of common stock reserved (in shares) 10,852,131 14,687,538
Outstanding RSUs    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Total shares of common stock reserved (in shares) 4,370,034 11,175,380
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
RSUs and RSAs outstanding (in shares) 4,460,851 11,344,247  
Weighted-average grant date fair value of awards granted during the period (in dollars per share) $ 140.43 $ 56.96 $ 26.71
Fair value of awards vested in period $ 315.4 $ 766.8 $ 27.9
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs and RSAs $ 152.5    
Stock options outstanding (in shares) 10,852,131 14,687,538  
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options $ 83.1    
Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 611.6 $ 887.3 $ 72.5
Weighted average grant date fair value per share of options granted (in dollars per share)     $ 15.67
Number of options granted 0 0  
Total grant date fair value of options vested $ 28.8 $ 34.8 $ 14.0
Class A      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
RSUs and RSAs outstanding (in shares) 4,012,274    
Stock options outstanding (in shares) 9,320,333    
Class B      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
RSUs and RSAs outstanding (in shares) 448,577    
Stock options outstanding (in shares) 1,531,798    
Stock options      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expiration period of awards 10 years    
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition 2 years 11 months 23 days    
Stock options | Minimum      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period for stock-based compensation awards 4 years    
Stock options | Maximum      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period for stock-based compensation awards 5 years    
Stock options | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period for stock-based compensation awards 1 year    
Award vesting (as a percent) 25.00%    
Stock options | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period for stock-based compensation awards 3 years    
Service and Performance-based RSUs      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expiration period of awards 7 years    
Vesting period for stock-based compensation awards 1 year    
Service and Performance-based RSUs | Minimum      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Requisite service period 3 years    
Service and Performance-based RSUs | Maximum      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Requisite service period 4 years    
Service-based RSUs      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expiration period of awards 7 years    
Vesting period for stock-based compensation awards 1 year    
Service-based RSUs | Minimum      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Requisite service period 1 year    
Service-based RSUs | Maximum      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Requisite service period 3 years    
Restricted Stock      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Requisite service period 3 years    
Vesting period for stock-based compensation awards 1 year    
RSUs and RSAs      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition 10 months 28 days    
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - RSUs and RSAs (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]      
Unvested, beginning balance (in shares) 11,344,247    
Granted (in shares) 1,593,019    
Vested (in shares) (7,405,968)    
Canceled/forfeited (in shares) (1,070,447)    
Unvested, ending balance (in shares) 4,460,851 11,344,247  
Weighted- average grant date fair value      
Unvested, beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 37.67    
Granted (in dollars per share) 140.43 $ 56.96 $ 26.71
Vested (in dollars per share) 49.43    
Canceled/forfeited (in dollars per share) 47.44    
Unvested, ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 58.71 $ 37.67  
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Outstanding stock options    
Beginning balance (in shares) 14,687,538  
Exercised (in shares) (3,833,276)  
Canceled/forfeited (in shares) (2,131)  
Ending balance (in shares) 10,852,131 14,687,538
Options vested (in shares) 5,509,084  
Options vested and expected to vest (in shares) 10,852,131  
Weighted- average exercise price    
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 30.07  
Exercised (in dollars per share) 6.54  
Canceled/forfeited (in dollars per share) 34.34  
Ending balance (in dollars per share) 38.38 $ 30.07
Options vested, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) 31.81  
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 38.38  
Stock Options Additional Disclosures    
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (years) 7 years 1 month 20 days 6 years 10 months 13 days
Options vested, weighted-average remaining contractual life (years) 6 years 3 months 29 days  
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted-average remaining contractual life (years) 7 years 1 month 20 days  
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value $ 2,078,120 $ 1,958,924
Options vested, aggregate intrinsic value 1,091,126  
Options vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value $ 2,078,120  
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 343,180 $ 801,646 $ 47,598
Cost of revenue      
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 875 620 101
Research and development      
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 213,515 441,629 23,825
Sales and marketing      
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 42,103 80,436 5,555
General and administrative      
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 86,687 $ 278,961 $ 18,117
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Maximum participant annual compensation contribution (as a percent) 100.00%    
Matching contributions expense $ 12,300,000 $ 11,500,000 $ 10,100,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Tranche One      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Maximum employer contribution match (as a percent) 75.00%    
Maximum employer contribution match $ 3,000    
Defined Contribution Plan, Tranche Two      
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Maximum employer contribution match (as a percent) 25.00%    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Geographical Breakdown of Income (Loss) before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic income (loss) $ 514,826 $ (493,371) $ (92,627)
Foreign income (loss) 13,864 8,164 5,604
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 528,690 $ (485,207) $ (87,023)
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current income tax expense (benefit):      
Federal $ 0 $ (141) $ 1,290
State 889 474 1,133
Foreign 2,707 851 1,468
Total current income tax expense (benefit) 3,596 1,184 3,891
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):      
Federal 0 (237) 0
Foreign (4,627) (1,878) (90)
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit) (4,627) (2,115) (90)
Total income tax expense (benefit):      
Federal 0 (378) 1,290
State 889 474 1,133
Foreign (1,920) (1,027) 1,378
Income tax expense (benefit) $ (1,031) $ (931) $ 3,801
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Tax Provision And Effective Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
Provision for income taxes at statutory federal income tax rate $ 111,025    
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect 955    
Stock-based compensation (285,955)    
Research and development credits (57,630)    
Change in valuation allowance 172,418    
Non-deductible compensation 69,402    
Other non-taxable or non-deductible items 1,299    
Return to provision true-ups (6,317)    
Other 251    
Income tax expense (benefit) $ (1,031) $ (931) $ 3,801
Percent      
Provision for income taxes at statutory federal income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 0.20% 5.30% 1.20%
Stock-based compensation (54.10%)    
Other   (0.20%) (2.90%)
Research and development credits (10.90%) 14.60% 13.50%
Change in valuation allowance 32.60% (71.00%) (41.10%)
Non-deductible compensation 0.131 (0.140) 0
Other non-taxable or non-deductible items 0.30%    
Return to provision true-ups (1.20%)    
Other 0.00%    
Effective tax rate (0.20%) 0.10% (4.40%)
UNITED KINGDOM      
Amount      
Stock-based compensation $ (5,851)    
Other $ (698)    
Percent      
Stock-based compensation (1.10%)    
Other (0.10%)    
Other foreign jurisdictions      
Amount      
Other foreign jurisdictions $ 70    
Percent      
Other foreign jurisdictions 0.00%    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate From Statutory Federal Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Statutory federal income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 0.20% 5.30% 1.20%
Non-deductible compensation 0.131 (0.140) 0
Stock-based compensation   44.40% 3.90%
Research and development credits (10.90%) 14.60% 13.50%
Change in valuation allowance 32.60% (71.00%) (41.10%)
Other   (0.20%) (2.90%)
Effective tax rate (0.20%) 0.10% (4.40%)
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:    
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 404,212 $ 149,735
Stock-based compensation 16,920 28,586
Lease liability 5,634 6,206
Capitalized research and development costs 156,429 268,232
Research and development credits 199,017 124,116
Other 12,103 13,351
Gross deferred tax assets 794,315 590,226
Valuation allowance (779,030) (572,894)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 15,285 17,332
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Right-of-use asset (4,941) (5,436)
Acquired intangibles (3,556) (9,727)
Total deferred tax liabilities (8,497) (15,163)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ 6,788 $ 2,169
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Federal Tax Jurisdiction  
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Operating loss carryforwards $ 1,700.0
Tax credit carryforwards 201.0
State Tax Jurisdiction  
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Operating loss carryforwards 806.1
Tax credit carryforwards $ 78.3
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Rollforward (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits $ 43,861 $ 19,236 $ 16,428
Increases related to prior year tax positions 7,434 1,444  
(Decreases) related to prior year tax positions     (1,750)
Increases/(decreases) related to current year tax positions 19,115 23,181 4,558
Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits $ 70,410 $ 43,861 $ 19,236
v3.25.4
Related-Party Transactions (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
director
observer
Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.  
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Number of nominated directors 2
Number of nominated observers | observer 1
Number of directors on each board committee 1
Affirmative vote or written consent of counterparty required maximum ownership threshold 0.05
Affirmative vote or written consent of counterparty required maximum ownership percentage upon closing of the initial public offering 0.50
Percentage of shares owned by related party 0.075
Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. | Reddit, Inc.  
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Percentage of ownership in Reddit 22.00%
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 1
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information - Schedule of Segment Net Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 2,202,506 $ 1,300,205 $ 804,029
Depreciation and amortization 15,948 15,643 13,702
Income tax expense (benefit) (1,031) (931) 3,801
Net income (loss) 529,721 (484,276) (90,824)
Reportable Segment      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Revenue 2,202,506 1,300,205 804,029
Adjusted cost of revenue 193,341 122,975 110,758
Adjusted gross profit 2,009,165 1,177,230 693,271
Adjusted operating expenses 1,164,092 879,223 762,546
Stock-based compensation and related taxes 387,141 842,932 49,086
Depreciation and amortization 15,948 15,643 13,702
Interest (income) expense, net (86,722) (78,121) (53,281)
Income tax expense (benefit) (1,031) (931) 3,801
Other segment expenses 16 2,760 8,241
Net income (loss) $ 529,721 $ (484,276) $ (90,824)
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information - Schedule of Segment Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Cost of Revenue Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Cost of revenue $ 194,216 $ 123,595 $ 111,011
Depreciation and amortization 15,948 15,643 13,702
Reportable Segment      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Cost of revenue 194,216 123,595 111,011
Stock-based compensation and related taxes 387,141 842,932 49,086
Depreciation and amortization 15,948 15,643 13,702
Adjusted cost of revenue 193,341 122,975 110,758
Cost of revenue | Reportable Segment      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation and related taxes 875 620 101
Depreciation and amortization $ 0 $ 0 $ 152
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information - Schedule of Segment Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Operating Expenses Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization $ 15,948 $ 15,643 $ 13,702
Reportable Segment      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Operating expenses 1,566,306 1,737,178 833,179
Stock-based compensation and related taxes 387,141 842,932 49,086
Depreciation and amortization 15,948 15,643 13,702
Adjusted operating expenses 1,164,092 879,223 762,546
Operating expenses | Reportable Segment      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation and related taxes 386,266 842,312 48,985
Depreciation and amortization 15,948 15,643 13,550
Restructuring costs $ 0 $ 0 $ 8,098
v3.25.4
Subsequent Events (Details)
$ in Billions
Feb. 04, 2026
USD ($)
Subsequent Event  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Share repurchase program $ 1.0