YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren’t happy
One of YouTube's most rage-inducing features for some users.
YouTube has been ramping up its promotion of Shorts by launching them automatically when users open the app, a move that has sparked frustration among some viewers. The behavior seems inconsistent, with not all users experiencing the issue. YouTube has not confirmed whether this is an experimental feature, an intended functionality, or a technical glitch.
The company is known for its aggressive strategy of pushing Shorts in various ways, sometimes displaying them across the three top rows of the YouTube homepage, or as recommendations among longer videos. This approach is part of a broader trend seen across platforms, but the latest rollout appears particularly disruptive to users.
Reddit threads are filled with complaints from users who find YouTube opening Shorts unexpectedly, often when they close the app while on a Shorts screen. Some report the issue persists even when the app has been closed altogether. Others claim the automatic launch occurs regardless of whether they typically watch vertical content.
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