Definition
The dedicated algorithmic content discovery feed on YouTube that surfaces YouTube Shorts — vertical short-form videos of 60 seconds or less — to users in a TikTok-style infinite scroll interface. The Shorts Feed operates on a separate algorithm from YouTube's main recommendation engine, providing creators with an additional discovery surface that can reach audiences who do not follow the creator's main channel. For creators, the Shorts Feed represents both an opportunity (massive reach potential for viral short content) and a strategic consideration (Shorts revenue per view is significantly lower than long-form video revenue).