YouTube, the platform for all things video, has made it much easier to share specific moments in videos on mobile devices. Previously, sharing a specific part of a video from your phone required manual manipulation of the video’s URL. Now, the YouTube mobile app automatically adds a timestamp when you share a video, taking you directly to the moment you want to share. It’s still not a perfect system; you can’t manually enter the exact timestamp you want; the app shares the point you’re currently watching. If you want to tweak it, you’ll have to scrub through the video’s timeline. But it’s a big improvement over the old way.
YouTube mobile app shares timestamps | Image credit — 9to5Google
The feature isn’t rolling out to everyone yet, so if you don’t see it, try updating your YouTube app and clearing your cache.
This is a small but important update that makes YouTube on mobile even easier to use. Sharing a specific moment in a video – whether it’s a funny clip, important information, or just a section you want to discuss – is now easier with just a few taps of a button.
This new feature is especially useful for educational content, tutorials, longer videos, and other videos where a specific segment is more relevant than the entire video. For creators, it means more opportunities for engagement as viewers can easily share and discuss specific parts of their content.
For those who prefer the traditional approach or want more precise control over timestamps, you can still manually edit the URL. This flexibility allows this feature to be used to its full potential by both general users and those who want more control over sharing.
For casual viewers and content creators alike, the new timestamp sharing feature on YouTube mobile is a welcome addition that improves the overall user experience.