Overview
- The feature began rolling out on October 22 and may take time to appear for all accounts.
- Users can set a daily limit in Settings, after which the Shorts feed pauses with a dismissible notification.
- The timer is available only on mobile at launch, with no desktop or web support yet.
- YouTube says non‑dismissible limits for supervised child accounts are planned, with reports citing timelines ranging from later this year to next year.
- The update echoes TikTok and Instagram offerings and lands as social platforms face extensive litigation over allegedly addictive design.