{"id":8964,"date":"2021-10-11T05:28:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T05:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=8964"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:39:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:09:31","slug":"what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Unlisted Mean on YouTube? Explained for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">TL;DR: What Does Unlisted Mean on YouTube-Quick Summary\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An unlisted video does not appear in search results, home recommendations, or on a YouTube channel publicly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unlisted YouTube videos&#8217; limited access can help you test videos easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To create an unlisted video, upload your video to YouTube Studio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#What_Does_Unlisted_Mean_on_YouTube\" title=\"What Does Unlisted Mean on YouTube?\">What Does Unlisted Mean on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Why_Creators_Choose_Unlisted_Videos\" title=\"Why Creators Choose Unlisted Videos?\">Why Creators Choose Unlisted Videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#How_to_Make_a_Video_Unlisted_on_YouTube_Step-by-Step\" title=\"How to Make a Video Unlisted on YouTube? (Step-by-Step)\">How to Make a Video Unlisted on YouTube? (Step-by-Step)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Uploading_a_New_Video_as_Unlisted\" title=\"Uploading a New Video as Unlisted\">Uploading a New Video as Unlisted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Changing_an_Existing_YouTube_Video_From_Public_to_Unlisted\" title=\"Changing an Existing YouTube Video From Public to Unlisted?\">Changing an Existing YouTube Video From Public to Unlisted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#How_to_Share_an_Unlisted_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Share an Unlisted YouTube Video?\">How to Share an Unlisted YouTube Video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#How_to_Find_Unlisted_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"How to Find Unlisted YouTube Videos?\">How to Find Unlisted YouTube Videos?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#View_Your_Own_unlisted_YouTube_videos\" title=\"View Your Own unlisted YouTube videos\">View Your Own unlisted YouTube videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Find_Other_Peoples_Unlisted_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"Find Other People&#8217;s Unlisted YouTube Videos\">Find Other People&#8217;s Unlisted YouTube Videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#How_to_Download_an_Unlisted_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Download an Unlisted YouTube Video?\">How to Download an Unlisted YouTube Video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Can_You_Monetize_Unlisted_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"Can You Monetize Unlisted YouTube Videos?\u00a0\">Can You Monetize Unlisted YouTube Videos?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions?\">Frequently Asked Questions?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Q1_What_happens_if_a_video_is_unlisted_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q1. What happens if a video is unlisted on YouTube?\">Q1. What happens if a video is unlisted on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Q2_Do_unlisted_YouTube_videos_affect_the_algorithm\" title=\"Q2. Do unlisted YouTube videos affect the algorithm?\">Q2. Do unlisted YouTube videos affect the algorithm?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Q3_What_is_the_difference_between_unlisted_and_private_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q3. What is the difference between unlisted and private on YouTube?\">Q3. What is the difference between unlisted and private on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/what-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtube\/#Q4_Do_unlisted_YouTube_videos_get_deleted\" title=\"Q4. Do unlisted YouTube videos get deleted?\">Q4. Do unlisted YouTube videos get deleted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Unlisted_Mean_on_YouTube\"><\/span>What Does Unlisted Mean on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An unlisted video on YouTube refers to content that cannot be found in the recommendation feed, search results, or on a YouTube channel. Unlisted videos on YouTube offer creators a flexible middle ground; they don&#8217;t have to choose between keeping the video in their drafts or uploading it. If your video is unlisted, anyone with a direct video link can view it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Creators_Choose_Unlisted_Videos\"><\/span>Why Creators Choose Unlisted Videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Creators commonly use unlisted YouTube videos for the following reasons:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Controlled Sharing:<\/strong> Instead of being exposed to everyone, access is limited to the people you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Content Testing:<\/strong> Unlisted videos don&#8217;t affect your channel metrics, so you can test videos easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Client Use:<\/strong> Unlisted videos provide convenience, privacy, and control without the pressure of public release.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Website Embedding:<\/strong> You can embed videos on landing pages without showing your channel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Video_Unlisted_on_YouTube_Step-by-Step\"><\/span><span style=\"text-transform: inherit;\">How to Make a Video Unlisted on YouTube? (Step-by-Step)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To create and upload a YouTube unlisted video, follow the steps below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_a_New_Video_as_Unlisted\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uploading a New Video as Unlisted<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sign in to your YouTube account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on the &#8216;Camera-like icon&#8217; on the right side of the search bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select &#8216;Upload video.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on &#8216;Select files.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choose the video file and drop the video.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Add the video title, description, and tags, and<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">click on &#8216;Visibility.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on &#8216;Unlisted.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Save the changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-unlisted-mean-on-YouTube-2026.jpg\" alt=\"What does unlisted mean on YouTube 2026\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-unlisted-mean-on-YouTube-2026.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-unlisted-mean-on-YouTube-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-unlisted-mean-on-YouTube-2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-unlisted-mean-on-YouTube-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-does-unlisted-mean-on-YouTube-2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_an_Existing_YouTube_Video_From_Public_to_Unlisted\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Changing an Existing YouTube Video From Public to Unlisted?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want to unlist your live video, follow these simple steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sign in to YouTube Studio using your YouTube account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Find the Content Tab or the Video Tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Locate the video you want to unlist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Head to the search bar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click the visibility setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Change the video from Public to Unlisted<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Save your changes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Share_an_Unlisted_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Share an Unlisted YouTube Video?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can share your unlisted videos with people through a direct link. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to YouTube Studio.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Videos section.<\/li>\n<li>Filter out the unlisted Videos.<\/li>\n<li>Hover over the desired video, and click the three dots.<\/li>\n<li>A dropdown will appear, select Get shareable link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Important Note:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Anyone with the link can reshare it, so share the unlisted videos with people you trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Unlisted_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span><span style=\"text-transform: inherit;\">How to Find Unlisted YouTube Videos?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is a detailed overview.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Your_Own_unlisted_YouTube_videos\"><\/span>View Your Own unlisted YouTube videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, sign in to your YouTube Account.<\/li>\n<li>Go to YouTube Studio. (Navigate to the Top-right corner, click the profile icon).<\/li>\n<li>On the left menu, select Videos.<\/li>\n<li>Use the Filter to see Unlisted videos from public, private, and unlisted videos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The list will appear of all videos of your channel, including unlisted videos, filtering out videos with an unlisted status.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Other_Peoples_Unlisted_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>Find Other People&#8217;s Unlisted YouTube Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can find other people&#8217;s unlisted videos if the creator has shared it somewhere. Common ways to include them:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_an_Unlisted_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Download an Unlisted YouTube Video?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By any chance you have lost your YouTube videos or you want to make changes, you can easily retrieve them by downloading from the YouTube Studio. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/analytics\/creator-studio-youtube\/\">YouTube Studio<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Videos section.<\/li>\n<li>Filter out the Unlisted Videos.<\/li>\n<li>Hover over the desired video, and click the three dots.<\/li>\n<li>A dropdown will appear, select Download.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you want to download unlisted videos of other uploaders. You can simply download using third-party apps or extensions.\u00a0 Make sure you have a direct link. Downloading unauthorized videos will result in a violation of YouTube&#8217;s privacy policies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Monetize_Unlisted_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can You Monetize Unlisted YouTube Videos?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, YouTube allows you to monetize unlisted videos, but they must meet the exact eligibility requirements as other videos. Here&#8217;s how monetization works for unlisted videos:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unlisted videos can display ads provided the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/youtube-partner-program-requirements\/\">YouTube Partner Program<\/a> approves them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Revenue depends on views, so only people who have the link and can create ad earnings will see it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unlisted videos don&#8217;t appear in search results, so you need to make sure they have enough views.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlisted videos on YouTube provide a flexible way for creators to share content in a controlled manner. The creator can easily switch the video status to public, private, or unlisted to make the content available for search engines, a chosen audience, or for the creator. Hence, it becomes for YouTube creators to share personal content or exclusive presentations with the intended audience only. At last, if you are a YouTuber and want an expert opinion on your content before making it public, then the feature is for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frequently Asked Questions?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_happens_if_a_video_is_unlisted_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q1. What happens if a video is unlisted on YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An unlisted YouTube video will not appear in search results or be recommended to viewers. The unlisted video will only be visible to people who have the link.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Do_unlisted_YouTube_videos_affect_the_algorithm\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q2. Do unlisted YouTube videos affect the algorithm?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No, Unlisted videos do not influence the YouTube algorithm in the same way public videos do because they do not appear in search results or public videos. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_difference_between_unlisted_and_private_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q3. What is the difference between unlisted and private on YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Anyone with the link can view unlisted videos, whereas private videos are visible only to people with access. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Do_unlisted_YouTube_videos_get_deleted\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q4. 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