YouTube tests feature: viewers add context to videos

YouTube is testing a new feature called "Notes," allowing viewers to add contextual notes to videos on the platform. This community-sourced fact-checking tool aims to provide more information and clarification about videos, such as identifying outdated content, parodies, or updated product versions. The Notes will be displayed in a small popup below the video’s views and upload date, and users can rate the helpfulness of each Note. This system is similar to X/Twitter's Community Notes and has been limited to eligible contributors in the United States for initial testing. The feature is part of YouTube's ongoing efforts to provide additional context for videos and combat misinformation.

The YouTube Notes feature allows viewers to add contextual notes to videos, which are displayed in a small popup below the video's view count and upload date. These Notes can clarify aspects like outdated footage, parody content, or updated product versions. Users can rate Notes as helpful, somewhat helpful, or unhelpful, influencing which Notes are shown to a broader audience based on their ratings.