Discover the top 10 secrets that can help you make the most out of your YouTube experience! From keyboard shortcuts to hidden features, these tips will enhance your video-watching and sharing experience. Let’s dive right in!
- Master Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your YouTube browsing with these handy shortcuts:
- K: Pause/Play the video
- J: Rewind by 10 seconds
- L: Fast forward by 10 seconds
- M: Mute/Unmute audio
- Shift+N: Skip to the next video
- Shift+P: Go to the previous video
- Experience the “Use the Force Luke” Effect
Type “use the force luke” in the YouTube search bar for a unique experience that makes your screen move from side to side and up and down, as if you’re using the Force!
- Do the Harlem Shake
Want to see YouTube dance? Type “do the Harlem shake” in the search bar to watch the site perform the iconic dance!
- Transform Your YouTube with “Dog Meme”
Type “doge meme” in the search bar to change your YouTube page into a colorful, Doge-themed display.
- Enjoy a Netflix-Like Experience with YouTube Leanback
Visit www.youtube.com/leanback to transform your YouTube page into a Netflix-like interface. Navigate with your keyboard for a more organized, streamlined experience.
- Download YouTube Videos
Add “ss” before any YouTube video URL to be redirected to a site where you can download the video for offline viewing or editing.
- Create GIFs from YouTube Videos
Add “gif” before any YouTube video URL to access a site that allows you to create GIFs from your favourite moments in the video.
- Test Upcoming YouTube Features
Visit www.youtube.com/testtube to test new features, concepts, and layouts before they’re officially released.
- Identify Songs in Videos
Copy and paste a YouTube link into www.mooma.sh to identify any songs in the video.
- Use a Floating YouTube Player
Install a Chrome extension that creates a floating YouTube player, allowing you to watch videos while browsing other sites.
These top 10 YouTube secrets can help you navigate the site more efficiently, enjoy a more personalised experience, and even create and share content more easily. Try them out and let us know which secret you found most useful in the comments section below!