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Monthly roundup from the YouTube Creators channel
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Latest YouTube updates
Updates from the past 4 weeks
YouTube Studio
- Studio mobile app update: The Studio mobile app versions 24.31.6 and below will not be supported starting September 9, 2026. Download the latest version from the Play Store or App Store to continue using the app.
Live streaming
- Practice streaming with Live Practice Mode: Live Practice Mode is a new feature rolling out to all creators on the YouTube mobile app. This feature gives creators a private space to rehearse your setup and content. Start live streaming directly from practice mode when you’re ready to go. Learn more.
Previous YouTube updates
Updates from the past 6 months
May 2026
YouTube App
- Moving ‘Remix’ for videos to Share menu: We’re moving the Remix button from below the main video player into the Share menu to help simplify the viewer experience and make it easier to navigate. To find Remix features, just tap the Share icon
and select Remix to find all the same tools you use today. Learn more.
and select Remix to find all the same tools you use today. April 2026
Community and comments
- Channel guidelines now available globally: Creators can now set up to 3 channel guidelines to set the tone for their community. Guidelines appear to viewers across comments, live chat, and Community posts. Learn more.
March 2026
YouTube Studio
- Search comments by topic or meaning feature: We’re adding a search tool in YouTube Studio to quickly find comments by topic or meaning. Type your own search prompt, select a suggested topic, or find similar comments to moderate or engage with. Learn more.
- Suggested comments to heart feature: We’re adding a heart suggestions feature in the Studio mobile app. This feature identifies “heart-worthy” comments to help creators more easily show appreciation for viewers. Learn more.
Live streaming
- Live stream while playing YouTube Playables: Playables are now available as a mini-activity on mobile vertical live streams, making it easy to play games directly on YouTube while interacting with viewers. This feature is currently available in certain countries for select Playables. Learn more.