YouTube has just introduced some new filters for advanced search engines. The most notable change is that Shorts has been listed as a separate type of content, allowing users to remove videos with a duration of less than three minutes from search results.
This is considered a very welcome update, especially for those who are looking for long-term analysis and explanation videos but often have to "swim" through a series of clips in just a few seconds to access the appropriate content.
In the context of the platform appearing more and more low-quality videos, especially after the content wave created by AI last year, the option to remove Shorts becomes even more useful.
In addition, YouTube also adjusts the names of some features in the advanced search section. The "Sort By" section is renamed "Prioritize". The "View Count" option is also renamed "Popularity", allowing algorithms to add other indicators such as view time to assess user interest in a video.
These adjustments show that YouTube is striving to balance between short and long content, while improving the search experience in the context that Shorts videos are increasingly dominant. For users who prioritize in-depth content, being able to "clean up" Shorts is expected to save time and improve the quality of information access.
