The increase of YouTube Shorts to 3 minutes is a pretty big shift from the usual quick, snappy format. While it gives more room for creators to tell a story or share more detailed content, I can understand how it might feel boring or too long for some, especially since the appeal of Shorts was their short, fast-paced nature. It could be that this change is aimed at competing more with TikTok and Instagram Reels, which also allow for slightly longer videos.

Personally, I think it depends on the content. For creative or informational videos, 3 minutes might work well, but for entertainment or quick tips, the shorter time might still be more engaging. What do you think? Do you think longer Shorts will keep viewers’ attention or will it affect how you consume content on YouTube?