{"id":107674,"date":"2026-04-20T11:27:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=107674"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:27:59","slug":"youtube-now-lets-you-share-timestamped-videos-on-mobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-now-lets-you-share-timestamped-videos-on-mobile\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube now lets you share timestamped videos on mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

YouTube\u2019s latest update brings \u201cShare at Timestamp\u201d to mobile, while quietly discontinuing Clips in the process.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

YouTube is tweaking how videos are shared<\/a> on its platform. The update might seem small at first glance, but it could have an impact on how content is discovered and shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timestamp sharing comes to mobile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sharing a video from a specific moment is nothing new to YouTube. Desktop users have been able to do it for years. But now, that same \u201cShare at Timestamp\u201d feature is rolling out to mobile. That makes it far easier to share precise moments when you\u2019re on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process to link to a specific part of the video is easy. Simply scroll to the exact part of the video you want, tap the share button, and toggle the option to start the video from that timestamp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

YouTube Clips comes to an end<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alongside the update, YouTube is phasing out its Clips feature in the process. Clips is a tool introduced in 2021<\/a> that allowed users to create short, shareable segments of videos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite recognizing that \u201ccommunity clipping is an important way for creators to reach new audiences\u201d, YouTube now sees timestamp sharing as an alternative that covers much of the same ground. The platform also points to plenty of third-party clipping tools for those who want more control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, users will no longer be able to set an end time or add context to their shared Clip. Existing Clips will remain viewable, but creating new ones is being retired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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YouTube are testing a new ‘Clips’ feature to help you share small segments of videos<\/a><\/blockquote>