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Reddit tests video and audio versions of posts to boost engagement

Reddit is experimenting with new audio and video features to make its posts and comments more interactive. This limited test will allow a sample of users to listen to posts or watch them as short-form videos, similar to content on TikTok. The company aims to engage users and encourage return visits by offering alternative ways to consume content, while the original text posts will remain unchanged. AI

IMPACT This move could signal a broader trend of social platforms incorporating AI-driven content generation or summarization for user engagement.

RANK_REASON Reddit is testing new features for its platform, which is a product update rather than a frontier release or significant industry shift.

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Reddit tests video and audio versions of posts to boost engagement

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Karissa Bell) ·

    Reddit is experimenting with video and audio versions of posts

    The company wants users to be able to watch and listen to conversations.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts,

    Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts, allowing users to watch or listen to Reddit stories instead of just reading them. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/red…