What happens when I make a private video public?

When you add a Private or Scheduled video to a public playlist, most of your viewers will see the unhappy YouTube face seen above.

Do unlisted videos count as views?

Therefore, no, unlisted and even private videos do not count towards the channel video views. Only the ones that are currently public will count towards the numbers. They are not found publicly on YouTube and can be accessed only when someone shares a link to them.

Do subscribers get notified when you make an unlisted video public?

Unlisted videos sit between public and private. When you make a video unlisted, it won’t appear in — search results, your video tab or in suggestions. Your subscriber will also not get any notification if the new video you uploaded was unlisted. However, anyone with a video’s link can watch the unlisted video.

Will unlisted videos get monetized?

No, unlisted videos cannot be monetised because they are not in the public domain. An unlisted video is semi private in nature and cannot be freely shared or viewed on YouTube. This restricts the number of views on the videos and thus it becomes less profitable for businesses to advertise on.

Can unlisted videos be copyrighted?

“Unlisted videos are treated just like any other YouTube video on YouTube and are subject to the same Community Guidelines and DMCA complaint procedures. We do not allow users with any Community Guidelines or copyright strikes against their accounts to upload unlisted videos.”

How do I find unlisted YouTube videos without linking?

Method 2. By using search operators on Google, users can narrow down search results and get precise results. As YouTube videos will appear in Google search results, these operators can help people to find those unlisted YouTube videos.

Can you change a video from unlisted to public?

Point to the video you’d like to update. To see your live uploads, select the Live tab. Click the down arrow under “Visibility” and choose Public, Private, or Unlisted.

How are people finding my unlisted video?

According to the video site, videos uploaded as unlisted won’t come up in search results and also won’t appear on users’ channel lists. According to YouTube, the only way for individuals to access unlisted videos is if the owner has shared the link with them.