BaconReader for Reddit is a third-party Reddit app (mainly for Android and also iOS) that lets you browse Reddit with a simpler and more customizable interface than the official Reddit app.
🥓 What it is
BaconReader is a full-featured Reddit client, meaning it connects to Reddit and lets you use it outside the official app.
⭐ Main features
- Browse subreddits and front page content
- Upvote/downvote and comment
- Post text, links, and images
- Color-coded comment threads for easier reading
- Multiple account support
- Custom filters (NSFW, keywords, domains)
- Offline-friendly browsing options
- Moderator tools (for subreddit mods)
📱 Platforms
- Android (most popular use)
- iOS (older versions existed)
- Paid “Premium/Pro” and free versions
⚠️ Important update
BaconReader was heavily affected by Reddit’s API changes in 2023, which made many third-party Reddit apps stop working or become unsupported. Because of that:
- It may no longer be available in some app stores
- Some versions are outdated or not fully functional today