YouTube Lets Users Set Daily Time Limit for Shorts Scrolling
How It Works – Users can set a daily scrolling limit for Shorts via Settings. – Once the limit is reached, a dismissible prompt pauses Shorts for the day. – Part of YouTube’s effort to promote responsible viewing.
Existing & Upcoming Features – Joins Bedtime Reminders and Take a Break prompts. – YouTube plans to expand parental controls: Make Shorts limit non-dismissible for kids/teens on supervised accounts.
Availability – Feature starts rolling out on October 22, 2025 for mobile users. – Wider rollout will follow in the coming weeks.