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Close-up of a smartphone screen showing a YouTube Shorts video playing at double speed, with colorful, fast-paced content in the background.

YouTube Doubles Playback Speed Options for Shorts Viewers

Users will soon be able to watch YouTube Shorts at double speed, a move signaling YouTube's aggressive push for rapid content consumption over nuanced engagement.

Marcus Havel·June 26, 2026