How to add giphy to slack
- George Apostolov
How to add giphy to slack: step-by-step guide
Type '/giphy' command in the chatbox & Choose 'Find and share a gif' option from the list
Describe your gif & click 'Search'
If you're not happy with the results, you can generate more gifs using 'Shuffle' option
Your gif is now sent!
Quick answer: To add Giphy to Slack, type the "/giphy" command and choose the search option in the chatbox. Describe your GIF, click search, and optionally use shuffle to generate more results until your GIF is sent.
About this Slack tutorial
Share fun animated images in Slack by typing a command, searching for your desired visual, shuffling results, and sending it to your chat. This guide shows how to add giphy to slack in 4 steps, starting with "Type '/giphy' command in the chatbox & Choose 'Find and share a gif' option from the list" and finishing with "Your gif is now sent!". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Slack interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add giphy to slack?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Slack data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Slack. Related guides: How to Add Site to Statuspage for Slack Customer, How to add someone to a slack conversation and Slack - Archiving a channel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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