You can now create YouTube Shorts up to three minutes in length. This gives you more time to tell your stories, showcase your creativity and captivate your audience.
Eligibility for three-minute Shorts
Standard YouTube channels
- Videos uploaded after 15 October 2024: Any videos uploaded on or after this date with a square or vertical aspect ratio up to three minutes in length will be categorised as Shorts on YouTube. These videos can be monetised in the Shorts revenue-sharing model from the Shorts Feed. Learn more about Shorts monetisation.
- Videos uploaded before 15 October 2024: Any videos uploaded before this date will remain the same, as long-form videos on YouTube. These videos can continue to be monetised in the long-form revenue-sharing model on the watch page. Learn about YouTube monetisation policies.
Official Artist Channels
- Videos uploaded after 8 December 2025: Any videos uploaded on or after this date with a square or vertical aspect ratio up to three minutes in length will be categorised as Shorts on YouTube. These videos can be monetised in accordance with your monetisation agreement with YouTube. Learn more about Shorts monetisation.
- Videos uploaded before 8 December 2025: Any videos uploaded before this date will remain the same, as long-form videos on YouTube. These videos can continue to be monetised in accordance with your monetisation agreement with YouTube. Learn about YouTube monetisation policies.
Upload three-minute Shorts
UPDATE: Create three-minute Shorts 📲🙌
You can upload Shorts that are up to three minutes through the YouTube app and YouTube Studio. Learn how to upload YouTube Shorts.
Third-party claimed content for a Short that is over one minute
Starting on 24 September 2026, new Shorts longer than one minute (but under three minutes) with an active Content ID claim will no longer be automatically blocked and may remain playable on YouTube. If your Short is blocked due to a copyright claim, you may remove the claimed content from your video. If you believe that the claim was made in error, you can file a dispute. Once the claim has been resolved, your Short will be viewable and eligible for monetisation.
There are no changes in limitations for Shorts that are less than one minute in length. Learn more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
Frequently asked questions
What music can I use?
Standard YouTube channels
You can use any song available in the Shorts Audio Library. You can use most songs for up to 90 seconds in a Short up to 3 minutes. However, some tracks may be limited to 60 or 30 seconds. You may also use royalty-free music from the YouTube Audio Library. The royalty-free music won't receive a copyright claim.
You can access the YouTube Audio Library by going to YouTube Studio 
Official Artist Channels
Videos uploaded before 8 December 2025 that are square or taller in aspect ratio and are over one minute in length for Official Artist Channels or channels linked to a music content owner will continue to be treated as long-form videos. Videos with the same parameters uploaded on or after 8 December 2025 will be classified as Shorts.
Shorts longer than one minute (but under three minutes) with an active Content ID claim will no longer be automatically blocked and may remain playable on YouTube.
If your Short has been blocked, you will receive a notification about the blocked content. Once the claim has been resolved, your Short will be viewable and eligible for monetisation. Learn how to remove claimed content from your videos and more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
If you are an Artist Channel linked to a music content owner, your Shorts may get blocked as a result of a 'first-party claim'. Those copyright claims can be automatically created by your music label if you uploaded a one- to three-minute Short with the label's music synced offline. To have your Short unblocked, contact your label to release the first-party claim.
Is my Short eligible for monetisation?
Shorts that show up in the Shorts Feed are eligible for monetisation and are subject to the YouTube Shorts monetisation policies.
Shorts that are blocked globally on YouTube will not be eligible for monetisation. Learn more about the YouTube Shorts monetisation policies.
How can I view my Shorts analytics?
You can view your Shorts analytics to better understand your video performance. Get started with YouTube Analytics.
YouTube app
- Open the YouTube app
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- Tap your profile picture
View channel.
- From the middle menu, tap Analytics
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