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How to Fix YouTube Shorts Not Showing

Nisha GurungBy Nisha GurungOctober 2, 2023
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YouTube has rolled out a new feature called “Shorts,” where users can publish a video of 60 seconds. While it has been popular, many creators reported YouTube Shorts not showing on their Channel Library after they posted a video.

Since YouTube Shorts has about 2 billion monthly active users as of 2023, it is possible YouTube took down your video due to copyright issues. Especially, if you’ve used the songs or made similar content.

During such instances, you may even experience the audio is not working on video. To address this, you would have to re-upload the video.

However, this might not always be the case. YouTube might not show your Shorts videos due to the following causes too. 

  • Unstable Internet Connection
  • Video Uploaded in Private mode
  • Outdated YouTube
  • Corrupt YouTube Cache

To troubleshoot this problem, I will walk you through the steps for YouTube mobile app and Web.

Reupload YouTube Shorts

If you cannot see the uploaded videos, there is a high chance YouTube has taken them down. YouTube does this when someone claims content ID due to copyright issues. Or, if the video is identified as misleading, spam, fake, sensitive, impersonating, etc. 

To address this, there’s no option but to publish a new video in Shorts. But, make sure you follow these tips while uploading videos.

  1. Ensure your video does not violate any of the YouTube Community Guidelines.
  2. While using songs on YouTube shorts, either replace the previous music or mute it.
  3. Add #Shorts in your video Title as well as the description.
  4. Create videos only up to 60 seconds. For a full video view, it’s better to upload videos in a vertical orientation. 
  5. Factors like Algorithms and Keywords also matter when publishing Shorts of the same/similar content as others. So, if there’s a better engagement on another video, chances are your video might be taken down. 

Restart YouTube

If you have been using YouTube for a very long time, random glitches can cause the Shorts to not show up. So, the problem might not be as complex as you think. 

Simply restart your browser or YouTube app to refresh it. But, make sure you force quit the app. Then, launch it again to start from the fresh again. 

On Web

  1. Right-click on the Browser tab area and choose Task manager.
    Right-click on the Browser tab area and choose Task Manager
  2. Select YouTube. Click End process.
    Select YouTube. Click End Process
  3. Open YouTube in the browser again.

On Mobile

  1. Swipe up the YouTube screen and release. 
  2. Again, Swipe up to close app.
    Swipe up to Close YouTube app
  3.  Launch YouTube again.

Check Your Internet Connection

Poor Internet connection also causes video buffering or Shorts not displaying on YouTube. Similarly, it is also possible your scheduled video failed to upload due to the laggy Internet. To find out, check your Wi-Fi or cellular data connection on your devices. 

In case the network is poor, restart your Wi-Fi router to improve the connection. Then, try using YouTube shorts again. 

However, if the Internet is fine, try another fix. 

Publish Shorts Publicly

If your YouTube shorts appear in the video lists but you aren’t getting any views, maybe you uploaded them to Private. Check the video and publish it publicly if needed.

On Web

  1. On YouTube browser, click on the Menu icon on the top-left corner.
  2. Click on Your videos.
    Click on Your videos
  3. Hover over Video and see the Visibility Menu.
    Hover over Video and see the Visibility Menu
  4. To publish in Public, select the Video. Expand Edit and choose Visibility.
    Expand Edit and choose Visibility
  5. Below Visibility, choose Public. Then, click Update Videos.
    Below Visibility, choose Public

On Mobile

  1. On YouTube app, go to the Library menu and tap on Your videos.
    go to the Library menu and tap on Your videos
  2. Hover over Video and see the Visibility icon.
    Hover over Video and see the Visibility Menu
    • Locked icon: Video published in Private
    • World Map icon: Video is Public
    • Link icon: Video is Unlisted
  3. To publish in Public, tap on the Menu icon on the upper-right and choose Edit.
    tap on the Menu icon and choose Edit
  4. Tap on Visibility.
    Tap on Visibility
  5. On Publish Now, select Public and go back.
    On Publish Now, select Public and go back
  6. Tap Save.
    Tap Save
NOTE: For YouTube users who are less than 17 years old, you cannot post content in public mode. By default, the short video will upload to Private only.

Clear YouTube Cache Data

If the YouTube cache has been corrupted, it can interfere with the overall performance. 

For this, clear the cache data on your devices. Clearing them will also boost the App’s speed by removing temporarily stored files. You can restart YouTube after doing this.

On Web

As an example, we’ve mentioned the steps to clear the YouTube cache on Google Chrome. 

  1. On your Google Chrome, enter Ctrl + Shift + Delete to bring up the Clear browsing data window.
  2. Tick the option for Cached images and files and hit Clear data.
    Tick the option for Cached images and files and hit Clear data

On Mobile

For iOS users, you need to delete the app in order to clear the cache data. You can re-download YouTube from the App Store.

But, if you use Android, you can perform it from the phone Settings. 

  1. Go to Settings > Apps.
  2. Tap on YouTube.
    Tap on YouTube
  3. Head to Storage.
    Head to Storage
  4. Tap on Clear Cache. 
    Tap on Clear Cache

Update YouTube

You must fully update the YouTube app with the latest version to use it. There might be fixes for the problem in new software version. Turn automatic updates on to avoid missing out on updates.

Depending on your Mobile,

  1. Head to the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
  2. Search YouTube and tap on Update. In case there are no new updates, you’ll see Open instead.
    Update YouTube

Contact YouTube Customer Service

If you still encounter the problem after performing all the fixes above, seek help from the YouTube customer service team. 

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Nisha Gurung
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Nisha is a streaming content writer at TechNewsToday. With her love for watching shows on popular platforms, she turned her hobby into exploring it in-depth. You can always find her with one of the streaming gadgets trying out new features, secret menus, and writing about them. She has technological gadgets like Roku streaming stick, Firestick, Chromecast Ultra, Amazon Echo, and many more. Her writing career started when she believed she could help other streaming enthusiasts with her first-hand experience and expertise. She mainly writes about “How-To” and “Fixes” content. Apart from technology, she is a social media enthusiast. She is open to sharing her knowledge and collaborating with other experts in the field. You can contact her at nisha@technewstoday.com

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