Following the main mobile app earlier this year, YouTube Music for Android and iOS can now share a specific timestamp.
The app-specific Share sheet adds a small “Start at x:xx” toggle in the top-right corner. It uses the position/time when you tap the Share button. The following — t=XX [seconds] — is added to the URL:
- https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=15m_iQaKHVg&si=ZmtTNEBEBAuZhLCF
- https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=15m_iQaKHVg&t=82&si=2AW4dbpDL9uwKk6t
This is most convenient for sharing podcasts, but can also be used for songs (or long concert recordings) if you want someone to listen to a particular part. It’s all nice for cross-YouTube applications consistency.
Timestamp sharing is widely available following a server-side update to YouTube Music for Android and iOS. It’s also available on the web.
(YouTube Music for Android’s share sheet has still not been updated to the floating, non-edge-to-edge style. This is the only component on Android and iOS to lack the new look.)
More on YouTube Music:
- YouTube Music tests Now Playing redesign that reorganizes controls
- YouTube Music rolling out 2024 Recap with ‘Your music character’
- Nintendo’s new music app is a clone of YouTube Music
- YouTube Music finally rolls out ‘Speed dial’ redesign of ‘Listen again’
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