Reddit: Here's How to Change How Comments Are Sorted By Default

To be clear, while you can change how comments are sorted when viewing an individual post, this guide is related to changing how comments are sorted on every post you view.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Reddit app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner of the screen.

Step 2: Tap “Settings.”

Step 3: Tap “Default comment sort.”

Step 4: Tap “Best,” “Live,” “New,” “Top,” “Q&A” or “Controversial” to change how comments are sorted when you view posts.