Major Social Video Platforms
General-Purpose Platforms:
YouTube: Extensive content diversity, large user base.
Facebook: Video uploads for profiles, pages, and groups; includes live streaming.
Instagram: Offers videos, stories, reels, and IGTV.
Twitter / X: Supports video uploads and live streaming.
Reddit: Video uploads available in various subreddits.
LinkedIn: Used for professional video content and webinars.
Short-Form & Viral Content
TikTok: Short, engaging videos with a large audience.
Snapchat: Stories, snaps, and Spotlight for video sharing.
Pinterest: Supports video pins, with a visual focus.
Clash (formerly Byte): Short video sharing, unique content creation.
Triller: Music video creation, TikTok-like experience.
Likee: Short video creation similar to TikTok.
Drops: Platform for short-form content aimed at creators.
Live Streaming Platforms
Twitch: Primarily live streaming, video uploads allowed.
Periscope (via X): Originally for live streaming, now integrated with X.
Professional & High-Quality Video Hosting
Vimeo: Known for high-quality hosting, popular among professionals.
Streamable: Quick video uploads and sharing.
Alternative & Decentralized Platforms
Rumble: Positions as an alternative to mainstream sites.
Odysee: Decentralized, privacy-focused content sharing.
Bitchute: Known for freer speech content.
vero.co Ad-free, algorithm-free social media app with video.
Historical / Niche Platforms
Dailymotion: Similar to YouTube, for sharing videos.
Vine: (Defunct) Known for 6-second looping videos.