YouTube increases video length in Shorts to 3 minutes
Kyiv • UNN
YouTube is expanding the Shorts format from 60 seconds to 3 minutes starting October 15. The platform is also adding a “Show fewer short videos” option and updating the player for a better user experience.
The video hosting service will triple the video format from 60 seconds to 3 minutes. The update will be available from October 15. This was reported by Variety, according to UNN.
This feature was the most popular among creators, so we're happy to give you more opportunities to tell your story,
The 3-minute duration will be available for videos that have a square or vertical aspect ratio.
The platform is also introducing the “Show fewer short videos” option: users will be able to select this in the settings and will temporarily see fewer short videos.
It is also noted that YouTube Shorts recently updated the player to optimize its appearance, allowing creators' content to take center stage and viewers to focus on the content they like.
Recall
YouTube will not recommend videos about ideal physical fitness and weight to teenagers aged 13-17. The platform will also restrict access to content with “social aggression,” including fighting and intimidation.
