Hajra Naz
YouTube just made it easier to spot fresh content in its Shorts feed.
When someone uploads a new Short, it’ll show a little “new” label. This is rolling out for both Android and ios users.
So, instead of only seeing whatever the algorithm shows you, you can spot what’s just been uploaded.
That’s a big change, because up till now, Shorts were a mix of old and new videos, all jumbled together with no real order.
The feed still isn’t fully chronological. But this small “new” tag gives us a better sense of time.
It tells us, “Hey, this one’s fresh.” In most cases, the label shows up on videos that are just a few hours old, sometimes up to two days.
Right now, this update is only on the mobile app. Web users don’t have it yet.
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Why This Matters
Shorts are becoming a bigger deal. People want quick, fun content. YouTube knows that.
They’ve been testing new features all year, from design tweaks to new editing tools and even a feature that helps stop mindless scrolling.
But this latest update is about giving users more control.
Let’s be real: not everyone wants to scroll through the same recycled clips every day. Some of us want to see what’s new.
What Would Make This Even Better?
Imagine being able to filter your Shorts feed. What if you could tap a button and only see content from your favorite creators? Or sort videos by upload date, likes, or views?
That would be a game-changer.
For now, though, this “new” label is a step in the right direction. It’s small — but smart.
Have you seen the new tag on your YouTube Shorts feed yet? Has it changed how you scroll?
