Reddit pivots to video-first formats; potential upside for RDDT revenue and engagement
Jul 31, 2026, 10:51 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The article points to a tangible product roadmap and an early monetization signal (video in comments >10%), plus a testing timeline later this year. Positive engagement and ad growth from video features could lift GTV/ARPU expectations for RDDT if implemented successfully.
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Reddit disclosed on its Q2 call that it is building a video Reddit experience with background listening, aiming to tap demand for audio-driven formats seen on TikTok. If testing progresses as planned later this year, it could lift user engagement and advertising revenue, leveraging current momentum from video features already driving data. Early indicators show video-in-comments now makes up more than 10% of Reddit's video posts.
Reddit developing a video Reddit with background listening; testing later this year.
CEO Huffman cites TikTok-style demand, signaling audio-driven formats may appeal to users.
TikTok has strong Reddit-related content, 19.6M posts #reddit and 9.9M #redditstories.
Video in comments accounted for >10% of Reddit's video posts, underscoring monetization potential.
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