The vertical video takeover is here

David Pierce· Jul 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM UTC ·12 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 19 views

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Original publisher	The Verge
Canonical URL	https://www.theverge.com/column/970756/vertical-video-tiktok-youtube-instagram-streaming-facebook
Publication time	2026-07-26T08:00:00-04:00
Retrieval time	2026-07-26T12:03:04.850Z
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ColumnCloseColumnPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ColumnStreamingCloseStreamingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All StreamingTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechThe vertical video takeover is here How TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube copied their way to victory.by David PierceCloseDavid PierceEditor-at-LargePosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by David PierceJul 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCLinkShareGiftIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

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