YouTube is shaking things up by ditching its ‘Clips’ feature and rolling out the ‘share at timestamp’ option on mobile. This change matters because it’s going to make sharing specific moments in videos a whole lot easier for everyone.
For those who loved using YouTube Clips to share snippets of videos, it’s time to brace for change. While existing Clips can still be viewed, YouTube has decided to pull the plug on creating new ones. But don’t worry, creators! YouTube has promised to roll out new clipping tools this year, with even more options expected by 2026. In the meantime, YouTube Studio still lets you republish clips from longer videos and archived streams, so if you’re looking to find the right moments, those tools are your best bet.
The exciting news is the ‘share at timestamp’ feature, which is finally making its grand entrance on phones and tablets. This handy feature lets you share a video starting at a specific moment, making it perfect for sending that hilarious or epic scene to your friends without any hassles. If you’re experiencing any hiccups, check out our guide on YouTube problems and their quick fixes.
Keep an eye out for more creator-friendly tools from YouTube this year, and make sure to try out the new timestamp sharing next time you want to highlight a specific part of a video!
