Info:
This is documentation for Stream Chat React Native SDK v8, which is no longer actively maintained. For up-to-date documentation, see the latest version (v9).

Video Thumbnail

VideoThumbnail is the default UI for rendering video thumbnails in MessageList.

Best Practices

  • Provide a fallback thumbnail when thumb_url is missing.
  • Keep thumbnail sizes consistent with image galleries.
  • Avoid heavy overlays that obscure the preview.
  • Ensure tap targets are clear for play/open actions.
  • Use cached images for smooth scrolling performance.

Props

thumb_url

Thumbnail URL for the video.

Type
String
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