How do I create a timestamp link for a YouTube video?

You have a number of options:

a) HARD: Manually add ‘?t=Xs’ (where X is seconds) or ‘?t=YmXs’ (where Y is minutes) to the end of the YouTube URL.

b) EASIER: Share a YouTube video directly on YouTube.

YouTube generated time links are rather long or do not include end time.

c) EASIEST: If you need a short time link or if it’s essential to include the end time, use our super simple YouTube timestamps generator.

Can I set both a start and end time for YouTube links?

You can set a start time, but end times only work with embed links.

Timestamp links are regular YouTube URLs with a start time parameter that open directly on YouTube but lack options for autoplay, end times, or mute.

Embed links are used within iframes on websites, offering more control over playback, including start, end, autoplay, and more options.

Can I timestamp YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts do not currently support start times in their URL format.

Try YouTube embedder to generate embed code optimized for Shorts.

What’s the shortest URL format for timestamped YouTube links?

Use ‘https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=Xs’ is the shortest possible format at the moment.

Make sure to check the “Shorten Link” option when generating the link.

Does the YouTube timestamp link work if I embed the video?

Yes, but slightly different format is required for embeds. Use our easy YouTube embedder to generate the proper embed code.

Can I create a playlist with timestamped links?

Yes, add each video URL with a timestamp parameter to your playlist links.

Want us to add more features to our free YouTube timestamp link tool? Just post your ideas in the comments below.

Version History

November 2024: Initial version.