# YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren't happy

> YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren't happy Aug 10, 2026 — 6:02 AM ET - YouTube is increasing its push for Shorts by auto-launching them when people start the app.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-shorts-auto-launch-3696230/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a79c0f1c0a95e5aa03a2780)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #youtube #auto #launching #shorts #aren #happy #users #appears
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a79c0f1c0a95e5aa03a2780

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