YouTube’s added a new display of channel subscribers in the mobile app, while it’s also looking to help live-streamers take breaks during their broadcasts, as part of its latest updates.
First off, YouTube’s got a new overview of channel subscribers in the app, which will give channel managers more ways to see who’s subscribed to their channel.
As you can see in this example, now, channel managers will be able to tap a “See your subscribers” link to view those who’ve signed up to follow their channel.
As explained by YouTube:
“Up until now, creators were only able to view their subscribers list on Studio Desktop. Beginning this week, we’ll begin a gradual roll out where channel page owners with more than four channel subs will have a “See your subscribers” entry point on their channel page. Tapping on it will show the channel subscribers sorted by recency.”
YouTube says that only subscribers who’ve publicly subscribed to your channel will be visible in the list.
“On desktop, you can access your subscriber list via your studio dashboard, then tapping the ‘Recent Subscribers’ card.”
The updated listing will make it easier to see exactly who’s signed on to your channel, in more places.
YouTube says that this update is being gradually rolled out to main iOS and Android.
YouTube’s also adding a new thumbnail display to its analytics in the YouTube Studio mobile app, which will make it easier to understand the data displayed.
As you can see in this example, YouTube will now include the video thumbnail within the header of the data display, which will help to differentiate when you’re looking at video-specific data, versus overall channel info.
It’s a simple display change, but it could make it easier to get a quick understanding of the data presented.
Finally, YouTube’s also launching the ability for live streamers to “Take a break” to rest for 1, 3, or 5 minute increments.
So now, if you need to take a moment during your broadcast, you can select the amount of break time you need, and YouTube will display alternative content as a placeholder.
“While away, creators can choose between a default away slate, or upload a video from their playlist to show viewers. During the break, eligible viewers will also be shown midroll ads allowing creators a way to monetize the downtime.”
So if you’re broadcasting longer streams, or you just need to leave for a moment, you’ll now be able to continue to display something on screen, as opposed to, say, an empty chair, which could be a handy option for streamers.
Some interesting tweaks from YouTube, providing more considerations for channel managers.
