Reddit Expands to Video Comments for All Users

Reddit is betting on video as its primary engagement unit, following TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The shift moves the platform away from text-based discussion—its historical strength—toward algorithmic scroll-and-watch patterns. The company is signaling confidence that video monetization and ad targeting exceed the value of its text-forum identity. For advertisers, this means reaching users in passive consumption mode rather than deliberate, topic-focused moods.