Digg is officially back. After months of closed beta testing, the platform is now open to everyone. The new platform wants to fix problems that modern social platforms struggle with, especially trust, spam, and fake engagement.
If Digg looks familiar, that is because it works a lot like Reddit. You browse a feed, join topic-based communities, post content, comment, and upvote posts. Digg still calls these upvotes “diggs,” but the idea is the same. Communities are the heart of the platform, just like subreddits.
Digg was once one of the biggest names on the internet. In the late 2000s, it was a major place to discover news and trending stories. But it failed to keep up with how online communities evolved and was eventually overtaken by Reddit. In 2012, Digg was broken apart and sold in pieces. After years of changes in ownership, the platform is now back with its original founder Kevin Rose, along with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
The new Digg does not try to hide its similarities with Reddit. Instead, it tries to improve on areas where users feel tired or frustrated. One of the biggest differences is how Digg handles trust and moderation.
Modern platforms are full of bots, AI-generated posts, and fake accounts. Digg wants to reduce this by using trust signals instead of simple verification badges. These signals help identify real and meaningful participation. In some communities, users may even need to prove something before posting, such as owning a specific product being discussed.
Community creation is now open to everyone. During the closed beta, Digg only had 21 general communities, like gaming and entertainment. Now users can create their own communities on almost any topic. Each community sets its own rules, similar to Reddit.
Moderation on Digg is transparent. Community managers can moderate content, but their moderation logs are public. This means users can see what actions were taken and why. It is a clear attempt to make moderation feel fair and less confusing.
The platform has also been redesigned. There is a cleaner interface, a new sidebar to pin favorite communities, and a feed that gives more importance to visual content. More customization tools and integrations are planned for the future.
Digg is currently in open beta with no fixed end date. The team says it will keep listening to feedback and roll out updates frequently.
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