Comments have long formed a central part of social media experiences.
They allow users to respond directly to shared content and spark conversations that build community while driving engagement through replies, reposts, and further interactions. Yet these same interactions can also lead to heated arguments, the spread of misinformation, and a sense of overload when the volume of replies grows overwhelming.
On X, commentary remains one of the most important pillars of the platform.
The head of product, Nikita Bier, noted that sometimes the best way to share thoughts is with video rather than text alone.
The company has now launched a feature called 'React with Video' to address this.
Users access it by tapping the repost button on any post, which opens the device camera and provides three overlay options: green screen, split screen, or picture in picture.
Commentary is one of the most important pillars of X. And sometimes the best way to share your thoughts is with video.
Today we're launching a whole new way to make them:
React with Video
Tap the repost button and start recording with green screen, split screen, or… pic.twitter.com/iF3f8wctbK— Nikita Bier (@nikitabier) June 2, 2026
These modes keep the original post visible while the user records a short video reaction on top of it.
A demonstration shared with the announcement shows the process on an iOS device.
For example, a user can select the feature under a post about a SpaceX Starship launch tower.
In green screen mode, the recorder appears superimposed in front of the image as they speak and gesture. A timer tracks the clip length, after which the user can preview and post the result.
The finished video appears in the feed as a native reply, clearly labeled as a reaction to the original content.
The tool is currently available only on iOS, with no confirmed timeline for Android or web support.
Today we're introducing React with Video, a brand new way to interact with posts on . Excited to see this format rolled out! https://t.co/vx0zduM6aM
— Benji Taylor (@benjitaylor) June 2, 2026
Several users have already shared test videos to show the feature working in practice, with some describing the experience as fun and predicting it will generate substantial engagement by letting people add their own face and voice to discussions.
A few have highlighted its potential to cut down on low quality reposted clips from other platforms by encouraging direct, original commentary instead. At the same time, many replies have focused on practical limitations, such as the current iOS only rollout, with repeated calls for an Android version to follow soon.
The divide in feedback also touches on broader platform direction.
Supporters of the change see it as a natural evolution that makes reactions more dynamic when simple text falls short. Critics, however, have argued that it risks turning the app into something closer to existing short form video services, where users already go for that style of content.
A common sentiment among the latter group is that X has historically thrived on quick, text based exchanges and that flooding replies with video could make the feed feel busier or less skimmable for those who prefer reading over watching.
Early tests by everyday accounts and some larger voices have produced a mix of lighthearted experiments and pointed critiques, underscoring how the tool has quickly drawn both curiosity and skepticism within hours of launch.