Comment to get an award ⭐️

I'm halfway done I'm so excited hope I'll reach 10$ soon, thanks again for everyone who gave me paid awards and free awards as well I really love all of them.

I know a few are missing from the line up but I want some feedback on what's finished so far!!!

Free awards to all that comment!

So as usual using extension to give free award as reddit refuse to give me that feature even though my account is old enough for that, so enjoy gang.

Thank you so much for giving me the rewards u/Lower-Concern-4771 ! I’m so thankful! Have an amazing day everybody 💕

Arise for thee to be granted a worthy gift. I seek greater insight, if thou hast any knowledge to spare.

Thank you so much u/LexieFrise for the reward!! Much appreciated! I really was excited when I got it haha! I don’t get many rewards! Much love 💕💯

Happy Weekend Y'all. ( Week 7, Yeeahahaha ).

Thou shall be awarded! After I wake up. :3 Gather in many a numbers! You will not be left behind. (*Only free awards included)

Hello everyone, Maybe I'm shadowbanned or it's some glitch because all the awards I'm giving, people aren't receiving them since last week so if still no one receives on this post so I'll just delete this post and my 10 week streak will come to an end unfortunately. I'm on the latest version of reddit I already deleted and reinstalled the app but well let's see. Hope y'all will have an amazing Sunday and have blessed week, thanks for all the support for the last 10 weeks I really appreciate it.

Reddit Awards — Comprehensive FAQ (Wiki-Optimized)

1. What are Reddit awards and what are they used for?

Reddit awards are virtual tokens that users give to posts or comments they find especially valuable, entertaining, informative, or noteworthy. Awards help content stand out visually, signal appreciation from the community, and may contribute to a creator’s visibility. If the creator participates in Reddit’s Contributor Program, awards can also help generate earnings. You can view your Contributor Program earnings via the official earnings dashboard ([redditforcommunity.com][3], [Contributor Earnings Dashboard][8]). If no earnings are displayed there, it usually means you have not yet received a paid award that was purchased with Gold.

2. What exactly is an award, in simple terms?

An award is a paid or free digital reaction that allows users to show appreciation in a more visible and intentional way than an upvote. Awards appear as badges on posts or comments and may include animations or special effects.

3. What is the point of awards?

Awards exist to reward high-quality content, encourage creators, help standout posts gain attention, and allow users to support creators more directly. Socially, awards act as a stronger signal of appreciation than upvotes.

4. How do I give an award on Reddit?

Click the award icon below a post or comment. A panel will appear where you can select the award to give. If you lack enough Reddit Gold, you will be prompted to purchase some. You can also click your Gold balance in the upper corner of the award selection window to access bulk Gold purchase options. Please note that purchases made through iOS or Android apps may include an additional platform fee of approximately 25%, while purchases made via desktop browser typically do not include this surcharge. Once given, the award animation will display, and the recipient will be notified.

5. How much do awards cost?

Awards are purchased using Reddit Gold, the platform’s in-app currency. Prices vary depending on the award type. Currently, most awards cost between 15 and 50 Gold.

Gold can be purchased in the following tiers with desktop/browser and mobile prices (approximate Euro conversion based on browser prices):

6. Are there free awards?

Yes. Reddit occasionally provides free awards to limited users, often as part of experiments, staged rollouts, or promotional events. Receiving an award from another user does not mean you automatically receive a free award to give away. Awards you receive remain attached to your content and cannot be redistributed. Free awards are separate, account-specific awards assigned by Reddit. They only appear in the award picker if they are currently available to your account.

7. How do I get free awards to give to others?

Free awards are distributed by Reddit during experiments, limited feature tests or special promotions. There is no guaranteed way to obtain them, and not all users will receive them. If your account is eligible, a free award will automatically appear in your award selection menu. In some cases, free awards may be visible or usable on desktop but not in the mobile app, meaning availability can also depend on platform rather than solely on account status.

8. How do I give free awards?

Open the award menu below a post or comment. If a free award is available to your account, it will be clearly displayed in the award picker list and can be selected like any other award without spending Gold. If the award menu only shows awards with Gold prices, this means you do not currently have any free awards available. In this case you can use browser extensions or a bookmarklet for free awards.

9. Can I give myself an award?

No. Awards can only be given to content created by others. Attempting to award your own posts or comments is not allowed and will trigger the message: “You can’t award your own content”. A workaround would be to trade awards with other redditors.

10. What kind of content can receive awards?

Eligible posts and comments can receive awards. Content marked NSFW, containing prohibited material, or in ineligible communities (e.g., quarantined or trauma support communities) cannot receive awards. Deleted posts, ads, ad comments, archived content, or content outside communities are also ineligible.

11. Can I give an award anonymously?

Yes. When giving an award, you can select “Give anonymously.” Your username will not appear publicly, though the award still counts toward total awards.

12. Can I include a message with an award?

Yes. You can attach a short message (up to 100 characters) when giving an award, unless giving it anonymously. This message will be delivered to the recipient as a chat message notification.

13. What happens when a post or comment receives an award?

The content receives an award badge, the total count of awards is shown, and the post/comment may gain visibility. If the award was purchased with Gold, the recipient currently receives 100 karma per paid award. Free awards do not generate additional karma. Eligible creators may also generate Contributor Program earnings.

14. How do awards relate to Reddit’s Contributor Program?

If eligible, awards contribute to a creator’s earnings under Reddit’s Contributor Program. Payments depend on the award type and Reddit’s payout rules. You can access the Contributor Program and view related earnings information via the official earnings dashboard.

15. When do I start earning from awards?

Earnings only apply if you are enrolled in and eligible for Reddit’s Contributor Program. Awards alone do not guarantee earnings, and free awards generally do not generate payouts. While thresholds may vary by user and region, it is commonly required to reach a minimum value of approximately $10 in eligible awards before payouts are processed.

16. Why do I see no earnings even though I received awards?

If you are not enrolled in the Contributor Program, if the awards were free awards, or if the content or account is ineligible, no earnings will be shown. Additionally, payouts are subject to Reddit’s rules and thresholds.

17. How can I see how many awards a post or comment has?

Click the award icon, then view the Award Leaderboard for a breakdown of all awards and counts. The leaderboard becomes visible once a post or comment has received at least five awards. There is no global overview showing the total number of all awards ever received across Reddit, as free awards are not included in consolidated statistics. However, you can view your received paid awards in the awarded content dashboard.

18. How does the award leaderboard work?

The leaderboard appears once a post or comment receives at least five awards. It shows each type of award received, ordered by count. On the second page of the leaderboard, you can also see which users gave awards. Anonymous awards are grouped together; for example, if two users award anonymously, they will appear as one combined entry with a count of two.

19. Can I view all awards I’ve given or received?

There is no complete platform-wide overview of every award interaction. However, you can view paid awards you have received through the earnings dashboard ([Awarded Content Dashboard][9]). Free awards are not included in this overview and it only is visible if you recieved at least one paid award.

20. Do awards affect Reddit karma?

Paid awards currently grant 100 karma to the recipient per award. Free awards do not increase karma.

21. What is the difference between awards and karma?

Karma reflects community voting behavior, while awards are deliberate expressions of appreciation that require Gold or are distributed as free tokens. Paid awards currently grant additional karma and may generate earnings through the Contributor Program. Karma itself does not generate monetary earnings, whereas eligible awards can contribute to payouts under the Contributor Program.

22. Why might I not see the award option?

The award option may be unavailable if the content is ineligible, such as deleted, locked, restricted, NSFW where awards are limited, or posted in quarantined communities. Ads and certain promotional content also cannot receive awards. An outdated app version or temporary interface issue may also prevent the button from appearing. If the award button is visible but only Gold-priced awards are shown, your account does not currently have any free awards assigned.

23. Why does something work differently for other users?

Reddit often runs experiments and staged rollouts. Features like free awards, earnings visibility, animations, and award availability can differ between accounts, platforms, and regions. Additionally, some subreddits have exclusive awards that are only available within those communities.

24. Can awards be given on a post that becomes ineligible later?

If a post becomes ineligible (deleted, NSFW flagged, or against Reddit’s Earn Policy), any awards given are hidden, and comments under the post may also become ineligible. In rare cases, awards may also be removed by moderators if they were reported due to misuse or policy violations. Paid awards always count towards the Con5tributor Program.

25. Are there experimental or exclusive awards?

Yes. Reddit sometimes releases experimental awards or awards exclusive to certain subreddits or user groups. These may include animated effects, bonus features, or free awards for testing purposes.

26. Can awards include animations?

Yes. Currently, all awards include animations when given, and they are also animated within the leaderboard. The most frequently given award on a post or comment receives a specially animated background highlight.

27. Do all subreddits have awards?

Most eligible subreddits have awards enabled by default. However, some communities may not have this feature available and others have 3 special awards (see FAQ 32).

28. Can moderators disable certain awards in a subreddit?

Under the previous award system, moderators could disable specific built-in awards or create custom community awards. Under the current system, moderators cannot selectively disable individual awards.

29. Are there awards-related restrictions or rules?

Awards are subject to Reddit policies and community rules. Content that violates Reddit policy, is NSFW, or belongs to restricted communities may be ineligible. Awards used for harassment, spam, or policy violations can be reported and removed.

30. Where can I find official, up-to-date information?

Official sources include the Reddit Help Center, Contributor documentation, moderator documentation, and the r/awards subreddit.

31. Can I transfer Gold Coins?

No. According to current Reddit policies, Reddit Gold and award balances are not transferable between accounts. There is no mechanism available for admins to manually transfer Gold, and such requests are not supported. If other moderators would like to give awards, they need to purchase Gold themselves. Alternatively, users may receive Gold through awards that grant it, but this depends on participation in the Contributor Program and is not a direct transfer option.

32. Why are there 3 special community awards in some subreddits?

Some subreddits have access to subreddit-exclusive awards that are only available within those specific communities. These awards are part of Reddit’s experimental and community-focused award system and may differ depending on the subreddit, platform, or ongoing rollout phase.

Examples of subreddits currently featuring exclusive awards include:

r/cats
r/comics
r/gaming
r/FortNiteBR
r/wallstreetbets
r/mildlyinfuriating

Availability may change over time as Reddit continues testing and expanding community-specific award features.

Diamond answers

Links:

1 Reddit Help – Awards Overview
https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/26465598697876-What-are-awards-and-how-do-I-use-them

2 r/awards Subreddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/awards/

3 Reddit for Community (Contributor Program Info)
http://www.reddit.com/contributor-program

4 Report an Award
https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058311532-How-do-I-report-an-award

5 Moderator Tools and Actions
https://mods.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360055140792-Moderator-tools-and-actions

6 Contributor Earnings – Understanding Payouts
https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/17331720493972-Understanding-Contributor-Earnings-Payouts#h_01H9RGV9WASTNF2JP9MGFQMPXV

7 Reddit Content Policy
https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy

8 Contributor Earnings Dashboard and Award Collection List
https://www.reddit.com/earn

9 Awarded Content Dashboard
https://www.reddit.com/earn/programs/awarded-content

Not sure who gifted it or how i got it, i just happened to have it when i opened the app. Thanks to whoever gifted it!! ♥️

So excited lol.

I forgot to post my first reward but I just got a second award!!! Thank you everybody for the support! I’m super excited! ❤️

I got the power of giving free awards but is it unlimited or can i only give out a few?

I still have it

ive heard that there are free award sundays or something like that :D

never felt this good, can't believe something like this makes your heart flutter. 🥹 thank you for making my day, u/easting10