TL;DR
YouTube has updated its search tools to include Shorts in the content-type filter and simplified sorting choices. The former 'Sort By' is now 'Priority' with only Relevance and Popularity; Upload date and Last Hour have been removed.
What happened
YouTube rolled out a revision of its search filters and sorting controls that expands content-type filtering to include Shorts alongside Videos, Channels, Playlists and Movies. The platform also renamed the 'Sort By' control to 'Priority' and reduced the sorting choices to two: Relevance and Popularity. The update replaces the previous View count option with Popularity and removes several earlier options, including Upload date and Last Hour. The platform says the aim is to provide more effective advanced search tools to help users locate specific content. The change is appearing across YouTube's website and apps, but deployment is uneven: the publisher observed the new interface on some accounts and not on others. YouTube has not confirmed whether removed options such as Upload date or Rating will be restored in the future.
Why it matters
- Shorts being added to filters makes it easier to find short-form clips explicitly rather than mixed results.
- Fewer sorting choices mean simpler search controls for casual users seeking quick results.
- People who rely on advanced filters (for example, Upload date) may need to change workflows.
- The update signals continued product adjustments as YouTube prioritizes Shorts and streamlined discovery.
Key facts
- New content-type filter now includes Shorts in addition to Videos, Channels, Playlists, and Movies.
- The 'Sort By' label has been changed to 'Priority'.
- Priority offers two options: Relevance and Popularity.
- View count has been replaced by a Popularity option in the sorting menu.
- Upload date and Last Hour search options have been removed.
- Previously available sorting choices included Relevance, Upload date, View count, and Rating.
- YouTube intends the changes to appear on both the webpage and mobile apps.
- The update is rolling out unevenly; the outlet saw it on some accounts but not on others.
What to watch next
- Look for the new Shorts filter and the renamed Priority control on your YouTube account (web and apps).
- Whether Upload date, Rating or other prior sorting options will return is not confirmed in the source.
- How Popularity differs in practice from the former View count sorting (ranking behavior) is not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Shorts: Short-form vertical videos on YouTube, typically brief clips designed for quick viewing on mobile devices.
- Search filter: A tool that narrows search results by content type or other attributes to help users find specific items.
- Relevance: A sorting option that ranks results according to how closely they match the search query and related signals.
- Popularity: A sorting label used to surface widely viewed or engaged-with content; implementation details can vary by platform.
Reader FAQ
Is Shorts now available as a search filter on YouTube?
Yes. Shorts has been added to the list of content-type filters alongside Videos, Channels, Playlists, and Movies.
Has YouTube removed any search or sort options?
Yes. Upload date and Last Hour have been removed from the search options; the View count option has been replaced by Popularity.
Will these changes appear for all users immediately?
The update is rolling out across web and apps but appears to be gradual; some accounts show the change while others do not.
Will the previously available sorting options come back?
Not confirmed in the source.
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