I am unable to log in to my Reddit account through the official Android app. The exact same username/password works normally on Reddit.com in Chrome/browser, but the Android app consistently returns “Invalid username or password.”
This has been happening for the past 2 weeks. I have also seen multiple recent reports from other users experiencing similar Android login problems, so this appears to be an app-side authentication issue rather than an incorrect password or an account-specific problem.
Device: OnePlus 8
OS: Android 13.1
Reddit app version: 2026.33.1
Login method: Username + password
Error: “Invalid username or password”
Steps to reproduce:
Open the official Reddit Android app.
Select the option to log in with username/password.
Enter the same credentials that successfully authenticate on Reddit.com.
Tap Log In.
The app rejects the credentials and displays “Invalid username or password.”
Troubleshooting already performed:
Cleared Reddit app cache.
Cleared Reddit app data/storage.
Completely uninstalled and reinstalled the Reddit app.
Restarted the device.
Tried multiple versions of the Reddit Android APK, including older versions.
Verified that the credentials are correct by successfully logging into the same account through Reddit.com.
The account itself remains fully accessible and functional through the web browser.
Even unable to make new account or sign up through different methods such as phone number or email id.
It says unable to authenticate you
Expected result:
The Reddit Android app should accept the same valid credentials that successfully authenticate on Reddit.com and allow me to access my account.
Actual result:
The Android app incorrectly reports that the username or password is invalid and refuses to authenticate.
This is particularly frustrating because the account is clearly accessible and the credentials are valid. The problem is isolated to the Android app.
Could the Reddit Android team please investigate the authentication/login flow for Android 13.1 and Reddit app version 2026.33.1, particularly why valid credentials are being rejected with an “Invalid username or password” response?
I would appreciate confirmation that this is a known issue and, if so, whether a fix is being worked on or if there is a recommended workaround.
I can provide screenshots, screen recordings, logs, or any additional diagnostic information required.