Downloading or copying a meme or interesting image from the Reddit app just became a bit more tedious. Users recently spotted a change that removed the ability to long-press on an image to quickly save or copy it. What used to be a simple and intuitive gesture has now disappeared, sparking frustration among frequent app users.
Previously, holding down on an image would immediately bring up options like “Copy Image” or “Save Image.” Now, that shortcut is gone. To save an image today, users must first tap on the image to expand it, then find and tap the three-dot menu usually located in the upper-right corner. Only after opening this menu do the save options appear, adding extra steps to what used to be a near-instant process.
The update has prompted criticism across Reddit communities, especially in places like r/assholedesign. User Matthew789_17 captured the general mood, saying, “I took a good few minutes to figure this out myself. Wtf is wrong with the original position Reddit? Did your app developers run out of ideas to make it more shit?” Another user, Repulsive-Report6278, speculated that these types of changes happen simply to give developers busywork and justify their roles.
As for why Reddit would complicate something so basic, some users think the motive is tied to driving more engagement. Instead of downloading images directly, users might be nudged to share post links instead, steering more traffic back to Reddit itself. Higher traffic numbers could mean greater ad impressions and improved metrics. Others, however, see it as just another case of needless UI tinkering that degrades the user experience.
Regardless of the intention behind the change, the impact is clear: saving an image now demands more time and more clicks. Although the functionality still technically exists, the convenience has been eroded, making what was once a seamless browsing experience a little less enjoyable for many users.