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This feature thread tracks the introduction and evolution of video commenting on Reddit. It began with the announcement of the 'Video in Comments' feature, allowing users to reply with video content to enhance expressiveness and authenticity in conversations. This expands existing engagement options beyond text, images, and GIFs, aiming to create more immersive and human-centric interactions within communities. The feature is now available to all Reddit users, with examples of its use in AMAs and community discussions. This post details the widespread availability of the feature, including how users can record or upload video replies, the safety systems in place for checking videos, and the eligibility criteria for communities.
6/11/2026
This post announces the widespread availability of the 'Video in Comments' feature on Reddit. It details how users can record or upload video replies, noting that videos do not autoplay and respect user audio settings. It also mentions that videos are checked through Reddit's safety systems and that eligible communities are suitable-for-work (SFW) and public.