YouTube is implementing several modifications to its search filters, including the introduction of specific search options for Shorts or longform videos. Currently, searches without specific filters display both longform and short-form videos. The new filters will allow users to select either "Videos," which will show longform content, or "Shorts," which will display only short-form videos. These changes aim to address the previous mixed format search results.
Additional adjustments include the removal of the "Upload Date - Last Hour" and "Sort by Rating" filters due to reported malfunction and user complaints. Existing "Upload Date" filters such as "Today," "This week," "This Month," and "This Year" will remain available. A new "Popularity" filter will replace the "View count" sort option. This new filter utilizes a video’s view count and other relevance signals, including watch time, to determine its popularity for a given query.
The "Sort By" menu within search filters has also been renamed to "Prioritize." YouTube states that this refined sorting menu aims to maximize utility.