Are unlisted videos public?

YouTube's unlisted video setting is somewhat of a cross between private and public. Unlisted videos are invisible in search results, subscriber feeds, suggestions, and user video tabs. However, with unlisted videos, anyone with the link can see and share your video.
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Can an unlisted video be made public?

They won't show up in YouTube's search results unless someone adds your unlisted video to a public playlist. You can share an unlisted video's URL. Those you share the video with don't need a Google Account to see the video. Anyone with the link can also reshare it.
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Can people still see unlisted videos on YouTube?

As a reminder, Unlisted videos and playlists can be seen and shared by anyone with the link. Unlisted videos won't appear to others who visit the "Videos" tab of your channel page and shouldn't show up in YouTube's search results unless someone adds an Unlisted video to a Public playlist. However, they are not Private.
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What happens when a video is unlisted?

An unlisted video is a different type of private video. "Unlisted" means that only people who know the link to the video can view it (such as friends or family to whom you send the link). An unlisted video will not appear in any of YouTube's public spaces (such as search results, your channel, or the Browse page).
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Can random people see unlisted videos?

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According to the video site, videos uploaded as unlisted won't come up in search results and also won't appear on users' channel lists. According to YouTube, the only way for individuals to access unlisted videos is if the owner has shared the link with them.
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How can I see who watched my unlisted YouTube video?

The Audience tab in YouTube Analytics gives you an overview of who's watching your YouTube videos and insights on their demographics.
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View your YouTube audience reports
  1. Open the YouTube app .
  2. Tap your profile picture. Your channel.
  3. From the middle menu, tap Analytics to view a brief summary of your channel performance.
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Do unlisted videos hurt your channel?

Yes, based on the links you sent me, if I were to post a video as unlisted, it would dramatically hurt the engagement. Unless you are suggesting that we send the link to everyone of our subscribers.
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What is the point of unlisted YouTube videos?

YouTube's UNLISTED video option gives users something between the Public and Private settings. Unlisted videos can be seen and shared by anyone with the video link, including those who do not have a Google Account.
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Why would a YouTube video be unlisted?

Unlisted is a setting for videos that can be viewed and shared by anyone with the link to that particular video, but don't show up in search results or other tabs. In 2017, we rolled out a security update to the system that generates new YouTube Unlisted links.
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What is the difference between unlisted and public on YouTube?

YouTube's unlisted video setting is somewhat of a cross between private and public. Unlisted videos are invisible in search results, subscriber feeds, suggestions, and user video tabs. However, with unlisted videos, anyone with the link can see and share your video.
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How do people find unlisted videos?

Though you can't find a particular unlisted YouTube video without its link, you can discover other unlisted videos by browsing playlists, or by using an archive site like Unlisted Videos. If you're looking for your own unlisted videos, you're in luck—they're easy to find in the YouTube Studio editor.
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What is the difference between a private and unlisted video on YouTube?

Private means no one can see your video, except for those people who are invited. Private videos will not come up in Google results, YouTube results or your channel. Unlisted means your video will not show in any search results or your channel. Only those who know the link can watch the video.
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Does YouTube link change when unlisted to public?

When Sonia reached out and asked, “If I go from unlisted to public on my YouTube video, will the URL change?”, I was able to let her know immediately she need not worry. The answer is, “No, the URL will NOT change.”
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Why can't I view my unlisted videos on YouTube?

Unlisted videos won't show up in your YouTube channel, search results, subscriber feed, related videos and recommendations. However, if you add the unlisted videos to a public playlist, they can be visible and shared by anyone with the video link.
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Can YouTubers see who viewed their videos 2022?

There is no longer an official list of most viewed content on YouTube, so you'll have to rely on third-party websites like Wikipedia for such stats.
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Can YouTube channel owner see subscribers?

You can choose to make which channels you're subscribed to private or public. By default, all settings are set to private. Private: When your subscriptions are set to private, no other users can see what channels you subscribe to. Your account does not show in a channel's Subscribers List, even if you're subscribed.
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Can unlisted YouTube videos be copyrighted?

We do not allow users with any Community Guidelines or copyright strikes against their accounts to upload unlisted videos."
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Are my YouTube videos public?

Most YouTube videos are public, which lets anyone see and comment on them, but making a YouTube video private ensures that no one else will see it (unless you share that private video with others). Here's how to make a YouTube video private on your computer or the YouTube mobile app.
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How do I share an unlisted YouTube video?

Step 1: After getting into the Videos page, hover your mouse over the desired video and you will see three dots behind the video. Tap on it and select Get shareable link option from the drop-down list. Step 2: Then you can send the link to people who you want to invite.
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Are private YouTube videos really private?

When a video is locked as private, it won't appear on your channel or in search results, and will be invisible to other users. None of your subscribers will see a video that is locked private.
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Can you share an unlisted YouTube video on Facebook?

As Google notes in its announcement today, it's worth noting that these videos can still be viewed by anyone with access to the link. If you are worried that your friends will share a video on Twitter, Facebook and their blogs, then using the 'unlisted' option is probably not a good idea.
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Can a Youtuber see who unsubscribed?

Tap on 'Unsubscribers list'. You will be able to see the list.
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What happens when you dislike a YouTube video?

If a user watched your video completely, and then hit the thumbs down, the system will still consider your video as the one that holds the attention of them – and thus a dislike won't affect your exposure on the platform. Dislikes are a huge analytical instrument in the arsenal of YouTube content categorization.
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Can YouTubers see how long you've been subscribed?

Can you check how long you've been subscribed to a channel on YouTube? Unfortunately, you cannot. YouTube does not (as yet) have an option that lets you check when you subscribed to a particular channel.
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