YouTube is expanding its Get Feedback tool to creators across the United States. The feature reviews Shorts before creators publish them. It provides suggestions on elements such as hooks, pacing, and visuals. The rollout targets creators aged 18 and above using YouTube’s main mobile app.
The Get Feedback tool for Shorts is available on both Android and iPhone devices. YouTube announced the expansion through a Creator Insider video featuring Renee Ritchie, published September 9.
In the video, Renee Ritchie states, “With the new tool, creators can get feedback before hitting publish on a Short and waiting to see how the audience might react. In other words, as part of the normal creation and upload process, creators can now get guidance on the strength of the hook, the pacing, the visual. And if creators agree with the feedback, we can go back, tweak, edit, and refine the final short before putting it live.”
How Does YouTube’s Get Feedback Tool for Shorts Work?
Creators can access the Get Feedback tool for Shorts during the usual Shorts upload process. The option appears on the Add Details screen before publishing. After selecting the feature, creators receive an analysis of their Short. The feedback focuses on the video’s hook, pacing, and other elements. It can also provide suggestions for improving the video’s visual presentation.
YouTube creator Rene Ritchie demonstrated the feature in the Creator Insider video. One example reviewed a news update’s delivery and audio quality. The tool then suggested adding cutaway visuals or screen recordings.
Neal Mohan, YouTube’s CEO, highlighted the Get Feedback tool on an X post on August 25, 2026, stating, “A ‘Get Feedback’ tool, giving @YouTubeCreators actionable tips on their Shorts concepts before going live. Just upload an unlisted draft to get tailored suggestions on a video’s hooks, pacing, and structure.”
Users Will Have the Authority to Adopt or Decline the Feedback Provided
Creators can consider the recommendations before publishing their Shorts. However, YouTube does not automatically make changes to the video. The feedback remains optional, and creators are the final decision-makers on whether to adopt it.
According to Renee Ritchie, the tool is fully optional for users. Additionally, it cannot initiate edits or make changes autonomously, but only provides suggestions based on best practices for Shorts. Hence, it depends on individual users whether they want to use the tool and implement all or partial suggestions.
Feedback Arrives Before Publishing
The feature gives creators guidance before a Short reaches viewers. This differs from performance metrics, which become available after publication. However, YouTube has not said that suggestions can predict a video’s views. It also has not claimed that feedback will improve performance. Creators will still need audience data to evaluate published Shorts.
YouTube’s official Shorts documentation now includes the Get Feedback option. The platform describes it as an analysis of a Short’s hook, pacing, and more.
Availability, Accessibility, and Expansion
YouTube is currently expanding the Get Feedback tool for Shorts for all creators in the US who are using the YouTube app on Android or iPhone and are above the age of 18. Some eligible users may not see the option yet since its availability is still expanding. Users can access the tool during the Shorts publishing process. It appears on the ‘Add detail’ screen just before pressing the ‘Upload Short’ button.
The rollout of the Get Feedback tool for Shorts gives creators another checkpoint before publishing content. It also offers creators practical guidance without taking control of their videos.
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