YouTube will let you exclude Shorts from search results

Published: (January 8, 2026 at 03:45 PM EST)
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Source: Engadget

Source: Engadget

YouTube introduced new filters to its advanced search tools today. The most notable change is that Shorts are now listed as a content type, allowing users to exclude videos that are three minutes or less from search results. This update is a welcome improvement for anyone who has been searching for longer‑form content without Shorts cluttering the results.

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