The 2023 Reddit API Pricing Blackout refers to a massive protest organized by thousands of subreddits against Reddit's decision to implement high costs for its API access. This move led to the inevitable shutdown of popular third-party applications like Apollo and 'Reddit is Fun,' sparking massive outrage across the community. On June 12, 2023, over 8,000 subreddits went 'private' or 'restricted,' effectively halting site activity to signal disapproval of the management's direction and CEO Steve Huffman's leadership. Memes surrounding this event often highlight the perceived corporate greed, the loss of accessibility features provided by external apps, and the tension between volunteer moderators and the company’s executive board.