With scores of new videos being added every second, losing a video you want to watch is easy. And if you aren’t familiar with the video’s creator, good luck finding it again. However, you can save yourself the added trouble and add the video to the Watch Later playlist on YouTube.
The Watch Later playlist is available by default on the YouTube mobile and desktop app. This can help you save the hassle of creating a new YouTube playlist separately. But what is Watch Later on YouTube? And how can you use this feature? Let’s find out.
What Is Watch Later on YouTube
As the name suggests, YouTube’s Watch Later playlist allows you to add videos or Shorts that you want to watch but cannot now. Later, once you’re all settled in, you can open the playlist and watch the added videos as you like.
But where is Watch Later on YouTube? Before we answer that question, let us briefly touch upon how you can add videos to the Watch Later playlist.
Note: Ensure you’re signed into your Google account before proceeding.
How to Add YouTube Videos to Watch Later
Now that we know what YouTube’s Watch Later feature is, let us learn how you can add videos and Shorts to this playlist. Please note that the below-mentioned steps work with the YouTube app for Android and iPhone and can also be used with the YouTube desktop app.
1. Using Browse Screen
Step 1: Open YouTube and go to the relevant video.
Step 2: Here, tap on the three-dot icon.
Step 3: From the options, tap on ‘Save to playlist’.
Step 4: Here, tap on Watch Later.
Step 5: Then, tap on Done to close the options.
This will instantly add the video to your Watch Later playlist on YouTube.
2. Using Video Player
Step 1: Open YouTube and play the video you wish to add.
Step 2: Under the video, scroll through the options and tap on Save.
Note: If you’re using the YouTube desktop app, click on the three-dot icon under the video. Then, click on Save.
Step 3: From the playlist options, select Watch Later.
Step 4: Tap on Done.
This will add the currently playing video to your Watch Later playlist on your YouTube app or website.
3. While Watching YouTube Shorts
Step 1: Open YouTube and tap on the relevant Short.
Step 2: Tap on the three-dot icon in the top right corner.
If you’re using the YouTube desktop app, click on the three-dot icon in the bottom-right corner.
Step 3: Now, tap on ‘Save to playlist’.
Step 4: Here, select Watch Later and tap on Done.
This will add the Short to your Watch Later playlist.
Where Is Watch Later on YouTube
Once you have added the relevant videos, you can access the Watch Later playlist and watch them whenever you want. But where is the Watch Later playlist on YouTube? Let us first show you how to access the Watch Later playlist, followed by the steps to delete any unwanted videos from the playlist.
Step 1: Open YouTube and tap on Library from the menu options. Or, click on Library from the menu sidebar in the YouTube desktop app.
Step 2: Here, tap on Watch Later.
This will instantly open the Watch Later playlist for the YouTube account you’re currently signed into.
How to Clear Watch later on YouTube
Once you access the Watch Later playlist, you can go ahead and remove any unwanted videos from it. Moreover, there are two ways of removing videos. Let’s look at both.
Remove Any Video
Step 1: In the Watch Later playlist, go to the video you wish to remove and tap on the three-dot icon.
Step 2: Then, tap on ‘Remove from Watch later’.
This will instantly remove the selected video from your Watch Later playlist.
Remove Watched Videos
Since YouTube does not automatically remove any previously watched videos from the Watch Later playlist, you will have to use the menu options to do so. Here’s how.
Note: This option will only be available once you have watched any video added to this playlist.
Step 1: On the Watch Later page, tap on the three-dot icon.
Step 2: Then, tap on ‘Remove watched videos’.
All the watched videos will now be removed from the playlist.
Also Read: How to delete YouTube playlist
FAQs for Using Watch Later Playlist on YouTube
1. Are YouTube Watch Later playlists private?
Yes, your YouTube Watch Later playlist is private. This means no one, except for you, can see what videos have been added to this playlist.
2. Can you delete all videos from the Watch Later playlist on YouTube?
While you can use the ‘Remove watched videos’ option to mass delete watched videos from your Watch Later playlist, you must delete the other videos individually.
Find Videos Easily
The Watch Later section on YouTube is convenient when you don’t want to miss out on a video but don’t have time to watch it. Additionally, if you don’t want to add all the videos to the Watch Later playlist, you can make your other YouTube playlists private and add videos to them accordingly.
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