10 Collaborators & Playlist Shows!
57sThis segment reveals two big creator updates—expanded collaboration limits and playlist-to-show conversion—offering immediate incentives for creators to grow their channels.
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YouTube's Creator Roundup video announces a suite of new features for creators, including expanded collaboration limits, the ability to turn playlists into shows, upgraded Community tools, and the expansion of Gifts and Jewels to more countries. Each update is presented as a quick tip to help creators grow, engage, and monetize their content.
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Increase in Collaborator Limit
Creators can now add up to 10 collaborators to a video or Short. When collaborators are added, the video may be shown to all audiences, increasing discoverability for everyone involved.
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Turn Playlists Into Shows
All YPP creators can now convert playlists into shows, unlocking features like a dedicated show page, structured seasons and episode organization, and a specialized TV layout. Shows may also surface in 'Recommended shows' and 'Continue watching' shelves on TV home pages.
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How to Enable Show Features
To turn a playlist into a show, go to YouTube Studio, then Content, then Playlists. Hover over the playlist, click the three-dot menu, and select 'Add show features.' Once enabled, you can organize videos into seasons and episodes and add metadata like descriptions and artwork.
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Community Updates
Creators can share exclusive updates using Community-only posts, which stay contained in the Community page rather than the public Posts tab. Creators can assign moderators via the three-dot menu, and viewers can quote original text or image posts to spark discussions. Communities are now easier to discover in mobile Search and via a new Spotlight Card in the YouTube Music app.
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Gifts and Jewels Expansion
Gifts and Jewels are expanding to 45 more countries, including Japan, India, and the U.K. Viewers purchase digital items called Jewels to unlock gifts during live streams, and creators earn Rubies based on the number of Jewels redeemed on their content.
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Monetization Details
Creators earn Rubies based on the number of Jewels redeemed on their content. Links are provided for more information on getting started and the full list of available countries.
The video closes by encouraging viewers to check the linked resources for more details and inviting comments, promising more updates in future Creator Roundups.
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How many collaborators can you now add to a YouTube video or Short?
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How many collaborators can you now add to a YouTube video or Short?
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Up to 10 collaborators.
What is the purpose of adding collaborators to a video?
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What is the purpose of adding collaborators to a video?
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The video may be shown to all collaborators' audiences, increasing discoverability for everyone involved.
Which creators can turn playlists into shows?
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Which creators can turn playlists into shows?
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All YPP (YouTube Partner Program) creators.
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What are three features you get when turning a playlist into a show?
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What are three features you get when turning a playlist into a show?
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A dedicated show page on your channel, structured seasons and episode organization, and a specialized TV layout.
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How do you enable show features on a playlist?
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How do you enable show features on a playlist?
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In YouTube Studio, go to Content, then Playlists. Hover over the playlist, click the three-dot menu, and select 'Add show features.'
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What are Community-only posts?
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What are Community-only posts?
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Exclusive updates shared by creators that stay inside their Community page rather than the public Posts tab.
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How can viewers quote a creator's post in Communities?
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How can viewers quote a creator's post in Communities?
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Viewers can quote original text or image posts directly into a new post to spark discussions.
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What are Jewels and Rubies in YouTube Gifts?
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What are Jewels and Rubies in YouTube Gifts?
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Viewers purchase digital items called Jewels to unlock gifts, and creators earn Rubies based on the number of Jewels redeemed on their content.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Collaboration limit raised to 10
This is a significant increase from the previous limit, potentially amplifying reach for all collaborators.
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Playlists become full-fledged shows
Turning playlists into shows gives creators a powerful new way to package episodic content and appear on TV surfaces.
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Community-only posts for exclusivity
This feature lets creators reward their most engaged fans without cluttering their public feed.
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Gifts and Jewels reach 45 new countries
Expanding monetization tools to more regions creates new earning opportunities for creators globally.
01:28Full Transcript
[00:00] You can now add up to 10 collaborators to your video or Short! When you add collaborators the video may be shown to all of your audiences, increasing discoverability for everyone involved.
[00:12] For more info on adding collaborators or accepting a collaboration invite, check out our full video linked below. All YPP creators can now turn playlists into shows. Turning a playlist into a show gives you access to features like a dedicated show page on your channel, structured seasons and
[00:28] episode organization, and a specialized TV layout. Shows may also surface in "Recommended shows" and "Continue watching" shelves on TV home pages. Make sure the content you turn into a show is episodic,
[00:40] and has a consistent theme or narrative. To turn a playlist into a show, head to YouTube Studio, then Content, then Playlists. Hover over the playlist and click the three dot menu. Then click "Add show features." Once show features are enabled, you can organize your videos into seasons
[00:57] and episodes and add metadata like descriptions and artwork for the show. We’re introducing new updates to Communities! For creators, you can now share exclusive updates, using Community-only posts, which stay tucked inside your Community page rather than your public Posts tab.
[01:12] You can also use the three-dot menu in the main YouTube app to instantly assign moderators, who will receive a notification and a custom profile badge. Next, your viewers can now quote your original text or image posts directly into a new post to spark discussions. And, Communities are
[01:28] now easier to discover in mobile Search results and a new Spotlight Card inside the YouTube Music mobile app. We’re expanding gifts and Jewels to 45 more countries including Japan, India,
[01:40] and the U.K. Gifts are a fun and interactive way for your viewers to express appreciation and react in real-time during your live streams. Viewers purchase digital items called Jewels to unlock these gifts, and you’ll earn Rubies based on the number of Jewels redeemed on your content.
[01:55] Check out the links below for info on how to get started and the full list of available countries. Thanks for watching! Let us know what you think in the comments below and we’ll see you next time.
