Our take: This long-overdue addition provides a valuable tool for managing and moderating live chat interactions

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User history in live chat
Streamers can now access user history from the live chat source to armenia email list view user chat history, public user history, and other moderation activity during the broadcast. To view user history, hover over Messages and the three-dot menu. Then click "Channel Activity." Users can view deleted messages, timeouts, hiding and other activities. This feature is currently limited to live chat on creators’ YouTube channels and does not extend to regular YouTube comments or clips. It is currently available on desktop and will be available on mobile devices soon.

, especially when dealing with potentially problematic or objectionable comments. The ability to quickly assess a reviewer's background enables creators to make informed decisions about handling specific situations.

Overall, the launch of this live chat feature is a positive development and demonstrates YouTube's commitment to supporting content creators and creating a safer and more engaging live broadcast environment.

Top-grossing YouTube content by format
YouTube has replaced the legacy revenue feature in YouTube Analytics with a format card that tells creators how much money they earned from Shorts, Video on Demand (VOD), or live streams, as well as the top-grossing videos in each category. The move is aimed at helping creators update their monetization strategies based on past successes.

, a welcome addition that provides creators with valuable insights into their best-performing content. New features include showing top-earning videos by YouTube Partner Program and top-earning videos by format, providing a more comprehensive look at a channel's financial performance over the past 28 days.