by Google
YouTube is introducing new features and improvements in June 2025 that change the way you publish, interact, and earn on the platform. The news is focused on the quality of the user experience and interactivity. Whether you're an independent creator, a brand working with influencers, or an agency managing campaigns, you shouldn't miss these changes. We bring you an overview of the most important news that no creator should miss.
The end of the "Revert to original" feature in the editor
As of June 2025, YouTube is finally saying goodbye to the "Revert to original" feature, which previously allowed creators to undo all edits and return a video to its original state with one click. YouTube said that this feature was being overused, which threatened the integrity of the system and the security of data. The team therefore proceeded to remove it to protect the platform while encouraging more responsible handling of content.
How will the change affect YouTube creators?
Edit your videos with discretion. It is important to preview any edit carefully before saving it. Back up the original. YouTube recommends keeping the original version of your video off-platform so that you have a backup in case you need it. Rely on the improved editor. YouTube Studio has undergone several improvements in recent months, so its preview and editing tools are now much more stable and of higher quality than in the past.
This decision may especially affect those who were used to making quick and hasty changes to the video, knowing that they can always return to the original version. You will have to think more about the edits and work with the video more responsibly.
New visual guide in the Shorts editor
YouTube Shorts are increasingly popular, and that is why creators are getting a new tool in their hands that will help them create more professional and clearer content. This is a visual guide that shows where elements such as text, stickers, and interactive icons are located in the Shorts editor compared to what the viewer actually sees while watching.
How will the new Shorts editor's visual guide work in practice?
The editor displays the so-called viewer zone, i.e. areas that are covered by YouTube elements during playback, such as comments, the like button, sharing, or video description. This makes it easy for creators to prevent their important visual elements from ending up under one of these layers and becoming invisible.
Quiz stickers for Shorts
YouTube Shorts are getting an interactive quiz sticker feature that increases viewer engagement. This gives creators another way to engage viewers directly in the video and get instant feedback from them.
How does it work?
With one click, creators can add a multiple-choice question to Shorts. Viewers then choose the one they think is correct and YouTube will show them whether they got it right. The creator will get an overview of how many people voted and the percentage distribution of votes.
Side-by-side ads for live streams
YouTube is coming up with a new way to display ads during live broadcasts in a way that minimizes disruption to the viewer experience. This is a side-by-side ad format that is currently being introduced for live streams watched on smart TVs and the web.
During a commercial break, an ad will appear in the player next to the livestream and the live image will remain visible but without sound. The sound will temporarily switch to the ad. After the ad ends or skips, the player automatically returns to the original view and the livestream audio resumes.
Creators don't stop earning because ads run even during streams without having to stop the transmission. At the same time, viewers do not lose context and can continue to visually follow what is happening in the broadcast during the commercial.
What are the benefits of the new side-by-side advertising format for brands and advertisers?
This format opens up new possibilities for non-intrusive ad placement in an environment where the viewer remains focused on the content. For advertisers, this can mean higher impression rates and better brand perception, as the advertising is run in a less invasive mode. The feature is currently available for selected formats and devices, but if it proves successful, we can expect it to be deployed more widely. For creators who stream regularly, this is an opportunity to increase revenue without having to compromise on their audience's experience.
Voice replies to comments
YouTube is coming up with another experimental feature that could significantly change the way creators communicate with their audience. These are voice replies to comments, which allow you to respond instead of writing, but with a voice recording directly in the comment section.
The feature is currently available exclusively for Android users. The creator opens one of their videos in their YouTube on Android app, selects the comment they want to respond to, clicks the sound wave icon, records a voice message with a maximum length of 30 seconds, and it is then published as a comment under the video. They have the option to play the recording before publishing it and, if necessary, re-record it. This feature is currently only available to a small number of Android creators in testing.
Google Lens is coming to Shorts
YouTube is bringing viewers a new beta feature that connects the world of video with visual search directly within the Shorts format. Thanks to the integration of Google Lens, users will be able to search for information about objects, places or products they are currently seeing in the video.
While watching Shorts, simply pause the video by tapping the screen, select Lens from the top menu, and then tap, select or highlight any element of interest.
Google Lens will instantly display visual matches and related search results without you having to leave the video. After you finish your search, you can seamlessly return to the content you were watching.
What can you use it for? For example, for places of interest, clothing, accessories, or food. However, the feature is not available for videos that contain affiliate links through YouTube Shopping or paid product collaborations. The feature is currently being gradually rolled out in beta to all users and is available exclusively in the YouTube mobile application.
June news on YouTube confirms the trend that the platform is focusing on higher interactivity, personalization, and intelligent monetization of content. For creators, this means new tools to be closer to the audience and create more effectively. For brands and agencies, it's an opportunity to work with creative formats that encourage natural user engagement without distraction.
