YouTube rolling out search filters update that renames and removes

YouTube rolling out search filters update that renames and removes

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Key Points:

  • YouTube is updating its video search filters with renames, removals, and adjustments to better align with user expectations and improve search experience.
  • The "Type" filter now includes a new "Shorts" option alongside Videos, Channels, Playlists, and Movies, while the Duration filter changes "Under 4 minutes" to "Under 3 minutes" and adds a "3–20 minutes" range.
  • The "Upload date" filter removes the "Last hour" option, starting instead with "Today," and the "Sort By" menu is renamed "Prioritize," with "View count" now called "Popularity," which factors in view count and watch time.
  • YouTube has removed the "Upload Date –