Many users prefer Old Reddit but find that RedGifs links don't expand properly or open in a new tab instead of playing inline.
Channels acted like personal galleries. The classic UI displayed:
Scrolling within a channel triggered infinite loading, allowing creators to showcase large libraries without pagination. redgifs old ui full
The landing page was a single‑column scroll, populated by large, high‑resolution thumbnail cards. Each card displayed:
The feed auto‑updated in real‑time, pulling fresh content from the “Trending” algorithm every few minutes. This dynamic refresh gave the site a lively, constantly‑evolving feel. Many users prefer Old Reddit but find that
When users ask for the "Old UI" regarding RedGifs, they usually mean one of two things:
Given the mixed reactions to the 2023 overhaul, Redgifs has hinted at a “Hybrid UI” roadmap: The feed auto‑updated in real‑time
If the platform can blend the speed and aesthetic of the old UI with the accessibility improvements of the new design, it may recapture the best of both worlds.
