The YouTube Share and Save buttons are designed specifically for engagement. These offerings allow viewers to manage content. They also help creators to get a better reach. According to new reports, it seems the Share and Save buttons are currently not working on the YouTube mobile app. The affected users mentioned that the buttons are unresponsive when they try using them.
Understanding the issue where the Share and Save buttons are not working on YouTube mobile apps
After checking users’ reports on various platforms, it seems this issue started this May. The issue is widespread, as it affects different devices and operating systems, including iOS and Android.
When describing the issue, the affected users said they see no results when they tap on the Share or Save buttons below videos. As such, they’re currently unable to:
- Save videos to a playlist
- Share links
- Remix content
So far, they can only like, subscribe, and download content. With these descriptions, the exact cause of this glitch is still unclear.
Are there workarounds yet?
Although widespread, you need to understand that this issue doesn’t affect everyone. Apart from the issue where the Share and Save buttons are not working on YouTube mobile apps, below are a few other issues users are facing:
- Inability to check analytics
- Difficulty editing channel details
- Inability to manage YouTube uploads accordingly
As for the issue with the Share and Save buttons, some users suggested a workaround. It involves rotating your phone screen from portrait mode to landscape orientation. This workaround is effective as it allows the buttons to respond properly.
As for the official fix, YouTube hasn’t yet said anything regarding it. You can continue to use the temporary fix until the team comes up with a lasting solution. As usual, we’ll keep an eye out for an update and keep up posted when we find one.
