YouTube will now let you filter Shorts out of search results
- YouTube is introducing new search filters that allow users to specifically search for Shorts or longform videos.
- The new filters will also include an option to view only “Videos” (longform) or just “Shorts”.
- Two existing filters, “Upload Date – Last Hour” and “Sort by Rating”, are being removed due to user complaints about their performance.
- The changes aim to improve the search experience for users who prefer one video format over another.
- The new filters will be available on YouTube’s search page, allowing users to easily find content that suits their preferences.
As part of a few changes to its search filters, YouTube is going to allow you to search specifically for Shorts or longform videos. Right now, a filter-less search shows a mix of longform and short form videos, which can be annoying if you just want to see videos in one format or the other. But in the new search filters, among other options, you can pick to see “Videos,” which in my testing has only showed a list of longform videos, or “Shorts,” which just shows Shorts.
YouTube is also removing the “Upload Date – Last Hour” and “Sort by Rating” filters because they “were not working as expected and had contributed to user complaints.” The c …
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Q. What is YouTube introducing as part of its search filter changes?
A. The ability to filter Shorts out of search results.
Q. Why was the “Upload Date – Last Hour” filter removed from YouTube’s search filters?
A. It was not working as expected and contributed to user complaints.
Q. Why was the “Sort by Rating” filter also removed from YouTube’s search filters?
A. It was not working as expected and contributed to user complaints.
Q. What is the new option available in YouTube’s search filters for users who want to see longform videos only?
A. The option to select “Videos”, which currently shows a list of longform videos.
Q. How can users currently filter Shorts out of their search results on YouTube?
A. Currently, there is no way to filter Shorts out of search results; the new update will allow this.
Q. What is the purpose of allowing users to filter Shorts or longform videos in YouTube’s search filters?
A. To provide users with more control over what type of content they see in their search results.
Q. Are all existing filters being removed from YouTube’s search filters?
A. No, only two filters (“Upload Date – Last Hour” and “Sort by Rating”) are being removed due to issues with user complaints.
Q. What is the benefit of having a filter for Shorts in YouTube’s search filters?
A. It allows users to easily find and view Shorts without having to sift through longform videos.
Q. How will the new filter options affect YouTube’s search results?
A. Users will be able to choose between seeing only longform videos, only Shorts, or all types of videos (including both).
Q. Is this change a response to user feedback on YouTube’s search filters?
A. The text does not explicitly state that it is a response to user feedback, but rather mentions “user complaints” as the reason for removing certain filters.