YouTube Expands Interactive Features with Voice Replies and Shorts Quiz Sticker
YouTube has announced a pair of new updates aimed at boosting creator engagement and interactivity: a quiz sticker for Shorts and a broader rollout of voice replies on comments.
1. Quiz Sticker for Shorts: Turning Viewers into Participants
The new quiz sticker allows creators to embed customizable multiple-choice questions directly into their YouTube Shorts. This interactive feature invites viewers to test their knowledge, weigh in on topics, or just join in a fun, competitive moment.
“With this one-click sticker,” YouTube explains, “creators can quiz their audience, and evaluate if they understand a particular concept. This, in turn, can inspire future content creation.”
Creators will have access to performance metrics, such as:
- Total number of responses
- Percentage breakdown per answer choice
This offers valuable feedback and a new layer of insight into audience engagement. Whether you’re a teacher, a tech reviewer, or a lifestyle influencer, the quiz sticker can spark conversation, boost retention, and even help guide your next content idea. It’s also a creative tool for brands looking to raise awareness or highlight product benefits in a gamified format.
2. Voice Replies Now Testing on Android
Originally launched in late 2023 for selected iOS creators, voice replies are now being tested on Android. This feature allows creators to reply to viewer comments using short voice messages instead of text or video.
If you’re in the test group, here’s how it works:
- Open your video in the YouTube app.
- Find a comment to reply to.
- Tap “Reply.”
- Tap the sound wave icon.
- Record your voice reply and post.
While YouTube already supports Shorts video replies to comments, voice replies add a more personal, human touch — ideal for creators who want to maintain deeper audience connections or respond casually without setting up a camera.
Even if you’re not part of the test group, you’ll still be able to listen to voice replies posted by those who are.
3. Shorts Visual Guide Tools Now Available to All Creators
In a final smaller update, YouTube has rolled out its Shorts visual guide tool to all creators. This tool helps you visualize where UI elements like like/share buttons will appear on the screen, so you can avoid placing critical text or graphics in those areas when editing your video.
Conclusion: Small Updates, Big Potential
These updates — especially the quiz sticker — provide creators with new ways to drive interaction and feedback. Whether you’re looking to educate, entertain, or simply connect more meaningfully with your audience, these features make YouTube Shorts and comment sections feel more dynamic and community-driven.