diff --git a/config/settings.yml b/config/settings.yml
index c8d37a678..3f4cff4f4 100644
--- a/config/settings.yml
+++ b/config/settings.yml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ defaults: &defaults
   boost_modal: false
   favourite_modal: false
   delete_modal: true
-  auto_play_gif: false
+  auto_play_gif: true
   display_media: 'default'
   expand_spoilers: false
   preview_sensitive_media: false