YouTube Just Got Better (But Also Worse)
YouTube has introduced a new filter to separate shorts from regular videos in search results, but has also reduced sorting options, renaming "Sort By" to "Prioritize" and removing some options like "Sort By Rating" and "Upload Date."
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- YouTube now allows filtering out shorts from search results, enhancing user experience.
- The "Sort By" section is renamed to "Prioritize," with "View Count" now called "Popularity."
- Some sorting options, like "Sort By Rating" and "Upload Date," are being removed.
- Changes are not uniformly rolled out, causing inconsistencies across accounts.
TAKEAWAYS
- Filtering shorts is useful for users seeking long-form content.
- The new "Popularity" sort considers view count and relevance signals.
- Removing sorting options may lead to user dissatisfaction.
- Users may experience glitches and inconsistencies with new features.