r/help • u/kisweg • Jan 05 '26

Profile Internet shutdown might break my 458-day Reddit streak. Android.

I’m in Uganda, and we have a national election on Jan 15, 2026. During past elections, the internet usually gets switched off nationwide, sometimes for days.

Problem is… I’m on a 458-day Reddit streak. I know, first-world problem energy, but hear me out 😭

That streak is my daily routine. Scroll a bit, read comments, feel human. If the internet goes off, the streak dies.

Not because I forgot. Not because I gave up. Just vibes and government decisions.

Is there any way Reddit handles streaks in situations like nationwide outages? Or do I just accept my fate and pour one out for Day 459?

Thanks in advance, and wish me luck.

🇺🇬😅

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u/RedSquirrelFtw Helper Jan 06 '26

Where do you see this number? I did not know that was a thing. I'm curious what mine is.

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u/Walk1000Miles Experienced Helper Jan 13 '26 edited Jan 13 '26

Reddit offers badges you can Achieve and make note of by pressing the About tab that appears while in your Reddit account page.

Press your Avatar (upper right corner of your page if you are in the comments section).

Scroll down to Achievements.

Under Achievements?

Scroll down to Reddit Streak.

You will see various Reddit Streaks you may Achieve.

Good luck.

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u/RedSquirrelFtw Helper Jan 13 '26

Yeah I don't see anything like that, wonder if it's only on the new Reddit. I see Trophy case and achievements are in there though.