GoKawiilYouTube to deprioritize reuploaded Shorts in recommendations
YouTube announced in a blog post that it is updating the recommendation system for Shorts to reduce the visibility of reuploaded clips that add nothing new, such as segments lifted from other creators' livestreams or videos. Shorts that add commentary, editing, or another original angle can still be recommended, and creators clipping their own long-form videos are expected to be unaffected.
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The change suggests YouTube is trying to address long-standing viewer complaints about a repetitive, low-quality Shorts feed, which could matter more as the company tests opening the app directly into Shorts for some users. For creators who rely on reposting others' content without adding value, this could mean reduced reach and incentive to shift toward original production.
- YouTube will reduce recommendation reach for Shorts that reupload others' content with no added value.
- Reuploads with original commentary, editing or storytelling can still be surfaced.
- Creators clipping their own long-form videos are expected to be unaffected by the change.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-10-02
Published there as: “YouTube is cleaning up one of the worst parts of Shorts”
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