YouTube Tests Image Posts and Carousels in the Shorts Feed
The test brings creators’ image updates into the Shorts stream to expand reach.
Overview
- YouTube is experimenting with showing image-based Posts from creators inside the Shorts feed on its mobile app.
- Each Post in Shorts can include up to 10 images with on-image text overlays for quick context.
- Creators can add soundtracks using the YouTube Audio Library or generate music with Dream Track in eligible markets.
- The rollout is global on mobile but access is phased, so some users will not see the change right away.
- YouTube calls this the first step in expanding Posts, a community-style format that moves static updates into short-form discovery.