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YouTube Bug: Shorts Auto-Playing on Open – Fix Here

by Mumtaz Batool
March 17, 2025
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Recently, there has been a frustrating bug, Shorts Auto-Playing on the YouTube mobile app. This is the point where short videos will automatically commence to play as soon as the app opens. 

This unexpected behavior disrupts the desired user experience and viewers. In most cases, they are forced to pause or exit the unwanted Shorts feed immediately. 

The purpose of this article is to help you find clear and simple solutions to this problem. It should have control of your YouTube viewing again.

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  • Understanding the Bug
  • Steps to fix the YouTube Shorts autoplay bug
  • Preventive Measures
  • The Bottom Line

Understanding the Bug

This bug arises in the form of a YouTube mobile app automatically starting Shorts Auto-Playing. It happens as you open the app, despite your previous viewing preferences or intended navigation. 

In essence, the home screen or Subscription feed is skipped and the app navigates to the Shorts feed by default. This could be due to a change of default settings as a result of a recent update to the app. It is a common occurrence possible server-side error.

The official acknowledgment of this specific bug on YouTube is still unclear. There are widespread user reports of a serious problem. These reports show that this type of behavior requires immediate solutions and immediate response from YouTube developers to fix this disturbing behavior.

Steps to fix the YouTube Shorts autoplay bug

Go to settings on the YouTube app.

Check whether the account has autoplay or Shorts preferences and turn them off/adjust them.

You’re in the app settings of the device and you need to go to YouTube.

Search in your app store for YouTube updates.

If that does not work, uninstall and reinstall the app.

The in-app feedback feature can be used to report the bug to YouTube.

Preventive Measures

Therefore, users need to put more importance on proactive app management to prevent similar disruptions from happening in the future. A simple way to keep bugs and glitches to a minimum is to update the YouTube app. 

In addition, getting to know helps you to gain more control. The effort provides you with the chance to adjust your preferences at your desired time. 

Keeping your app updated to the latest version will help shield against any undesirable autoplay troubles. It will also maintain a more custom YouTube experience.

The Bottom Line

To sum up, many users face frustrations the short videos appearing when the YouTube app opens its center screen. To solve this problem, we have proposed some solutions. It includes tweaking app settings, clearing data and cache, reinstalling the app, or as a last resort, directly sending feedback to YouTube. 

Users are therefore encouraged to follow these fixes and their experiences or other fixes they discover in the comments below. They are to build up a complete list of fixes for the YouTube community to use.

More to Read: YouTube Premium Lite rolls out ad-free viewing for $7.99

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Mumtaz Batool

Mumtaz Batool

Mumtaz Batool is a seasoned tech writer known for her in-depth analysis and thought-provoking commentary. With a background in engineering and a passion for exploring the societal implications of technology, Mumtaz's articles offer readers a holistic perspective on the tech landscape. Whether she's examining the ethics of artificial intelligence or uncovering the impact of emerging tech trends, Mumtaz's writing challenges assumptions and sparks meaningful conversations in the tech community.

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