YouTube Communities Just Got Better!
30sCreators love exclusive tools and community engagement features, making this a must-see update.
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In this monthly YouTube Shorts Roundup, YouTube unveils a batch of updates for creators: Community-only posts and moderator tools, expanded collaborator slots up to 10 per video, and the rollout of Gifts/Jewels to 45 more countries. The short video packs a quick run-through of how each feature works and its potential impact on discoverability and engagement.
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Community-only posts
Creators can now share exclusive updates that stay tucked inside their Community page rather than appearing in the public Posts tab.
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Assign moderators from the app
The three-dot menu in the main YouTube app lets creators instantly assign moderators, who receive a notification and a custom profile badge.
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Better discovery and quoting
Viewers can quote text or image posts to spark discussions, and Communities become easier to find in mobile Search results and via a new Spotlight Card in the YouTube Music app.
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Up to 10 collaborators
Creators can now add up to 10 collaborators to a video or Short, which may show the content to all collaborators' audiences, increasing discoverability for everyone involved.
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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 buy Jewels to send gifts during live streams, and creators earn Rubies based on the number of Jewels redeemed on their content.
This roundup highlights YouTube's push to deepen community engagement, simplify collaboration, and expand monetization — all quick wins for creators looking to grow and connect with their audiences.
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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.
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What is the main difference between a Community-only post and a regular post?
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What is the main difference between a Community-only post and a regular post?
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Community-only posts stay tucked inside the Community page rather than appearing in the public Posts tab.
What do viewers purchase to send gifts during live streams?
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What do viewers purchase to send gifts during live streams?
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Jewels.
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What do creators earn when viewers redeem Jewels on their content?
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What do creators earn when viewers redeem Jewels on their content?
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Rubies.
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How can creators instantly assign moderators in the YouTube app?
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How can creators instantly assign moderators in the YouTube app?
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Using the three-dot menu in the main YouTube app; moderators receive a notification and a custom profile badge.
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To how many new countries are Gifts and Jewels being expanded?
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To how many new countries are Gifts and Jewels being expanded?
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45 more countries, including Japan, India, and the U.K.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Community-only posts for exclusive updates
Gives creators a way to share behind-the-scenes content without cluttering the public feed, fostering a sense of exclusivity.
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Up to 10 collaborators
Dramatically expands collaboration potential and cross-audience reach, making growth a team effort.
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Gifts and Jewels rollout
Monetization feature expanding globally, creating new revenue streams for live streamers in key markets.
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Quote posts and discoverability boosts
New entry points like mobile Search and the YouTube Music Spotlight Card lower the barrier for community growth.
00:30Full Transcript
[00:00] Let's get into this month's YouTube Shorts Roundup. 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. You
[00:14] 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 new posts to spark discussions. And,
[00:30] Communities are now easier to discover in mobile Search results and a new Spotlight Card inside the YouTube Music mobile app. You can now add up to 10 collaborators to your video or Short! When you add a collaborator the video may be shown to all of your audiences,
[00:44] increasing discoverability for everyone involved. For more info on adding collaborators or accepting a collaboration invite, check out our full video linked below. We’re expanding gifts and Jewels to 45 more countries including Japan, India, and the U.K. Gifts are a fun and interactive way for
[01:00] 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. Check out the pinned comment for more info.
[01:15] Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out our longer RoundUp linked in this Short.
