RedGIFs review

RedGIFs is a site for short looping clips. It’s widely used to host clips posted to Reddit’s NSFW communities, so if you browse those, you’ve probably watched RedGIFs content already. It has creator profiles, a clean interface and a layout that suits phones. It has no long-form videos, the player can be slow to load, and moderation has gaps.

What it does well

The format is the appeal. Clips are short and loop, so you get the part you came for without a lead-in. That suits quick sessions, or times when you know what you’re looking for.

Creators can have profiles and build followings, which gives you a way to keep up with people whose clips you like. Amateur posters make up much of the content.

Search and tags narrow things to specific niches, and trending sections show what’s popular. The layout is uncluttered and suited to short video. On a phone it works comfortably, which makes sense for clips this short. You don’t need to sign up to watch.

The catches

There’s nothing long. If you want full scenes or anything with a plot, this isn’t the place, and you’ll want a tube or a paid network instead.

The player is sometimes slow to start, particularly on a poor mobile connection. It’s an occasional annoyance and not a constant one.

Moderation has gaps.

Who it suits

RedGIFs suits you if you’d rather watch short loops than long videos, if you already browse Reddit’s NSFW communities, or if you like following individual amateur creators.

For longer videos, a free tube such as SpankBang or XVideos is the better choice.