Reddit audio and video features are officially in development, with CEO Steve Huffman announcing plans for what the company calls “video Reddit” or “spoken Reddit” during an earnings call first spotted by TechCrunch. The upcoming project aims to let users listen to Reddit posts and access background audio while changing tabs or viewing other pages, with testing scheduled to begin later this year.
The Rise of Spoken Reddit and Audio Feeds
Independent content creators on platforms like TikTok and YouTube have long capitalized on reading Reddit threads aloud, building channels with tens of thousands of subscribers based entirely on user discussions. Huffman acknowledged this demand during his investor call, labeling it an “emerging content type.” According to the company’s announcements, Reddit plans to explore official audio tools that could allow users to listen to text-based posts directly within the app.
Did you know? Pew Research Center data released in November 2025 showed that Reddit’s regular user base grew from 22% to 26% since January 2024, standing out against dips experienced by rival platforms like X and Snapchat.
Integrating Video and Media Flows
Reddit has gradually expanded its multimedia capabilities, introducing features in June that allow users to include video in responses to posts. Huffman noted that these video response options are already widely used across the platform. “You have got video. You have got text. You have got images. So those flows between from feed to theater mode to the comment page back to the feed are essential,” Huffman told investors during the earnings call.
The push toward video places Reddit alongside a growing list of media and entertainment companies expanding short-form video formats. Max rolled out TikTok-style short-form video content in July, joining ESPN, Disney+, Prime Video, and Netflix in adopting similar feed structures over the past year.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for upcoming app updates later this year as Reddit rolls out its initial testing phases for background audio and spoken post features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “spoken Reddit”?
“Spoken Reddit” is an upcoming feature announced by CEO Steve Huffman that will allow users to listen to Reddit posts, including background listening while navigating other pages or tabs.
When will these audio and video features launch?
Reddit plans to begin testing the new audio and video features later this year, with broader rollouts anticipated as development continues.
Why is Reddit adding audio and video tools?
The company aims to formalize an “emerging content type” already popular among creators on YouTube and TikTok who manually read and record Reddit threads for their audiences.
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