YouTube is adding a timer to Shorts to help curb all of that incessant doomscrolling, data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ href=”https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/22/youtube-adds-at-timer-for-you-to-stop-scrolling-shorts/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:according to a report by TechCrunch;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>. This feature is rolling out to all users after being spotted in an Android APK file earlier this year, which was originally data-i13n=”cpos:2;pos:1″ href=”https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-shorts-daily-timer-3543839/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:reported on by Android Authority;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>.
Here’s how it works. Users set a daily time limit for Shorts via the app’s settings. Once reached, they’ll see a pop-up reminding them to take a break. This pop-up is easily dismissed with a tap, but it’s the thought that counts. At the very least, it’ll remind people of just how long they’ve…
