is it possible to create a video scroll thing like tiktok or instagram reels?
Yes, it’s definitely possible to create a vertical video scroll interface like TikTok or Instagram Reels using Bubble. but with some limitations depending on the user experience you want to offer.
You will need to:
- Structure your database to store short-form videos.
- Use a repeating group for vertical scroll
- Enable autoplay on scroll with muted video
- custom controls (like, comment, share)
Bubble does not support full native video player customization, but like in Swift/Flutter with plugins (Video.js or Plyr) and design logic, you can achieve a smooth experience.
We recently built a fitness video app that included short “micro workouts” similar to Reels. The client wanted:
- Swipe-based video transitions
- React-native-like responsiveness
- Engagement tracking (likes, saves, replays)
We prototyped with Bubble for MVP, using:
- Cloudinary for optimized video delivery
- A custom-built vertical feed using repeating groups
- Scroll triggers to start/stop video playback