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Last Updated on December 28, 2025 6:41 pm by Jeffrey Powers

YouTube is quietly BETA testing a YouTube Collab feature that could transform how creators grow their audiences. The tool would allow multiple creators to go live together on a single collaboration video, simultaneously streaming to each participant’s channel. The result? Shared audiences, cross-promotion, and an organic way to expand reach.

I say “Might” because this is a BETA feature, and might not come out for a while (if ever). When a creator goes live, their collaborators would also go live on their own channels. Notifications get pushed to all audiences, funneling traffic into one shared stream. That means new viewers can seamlessly discover content across different channel niches. Whether it’s tech geeks, gamers, or musicians, this feature could break down silos and spark fresh collabs across categories.

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The big unknowns revolve around revenue. Will hosts control the monetization split? Could non-monetized creators benefit? Current speculation suggests hosts may hold the primary monetization rights, with optional revenue-sharing models. There are also hints at universal updates: if a host edits or deletes the video, those changes could reflect across every collaborator’s channel.

While designed for creators, the possibilities extend further. Brands could host collaborative events, musicians might drop joint performances, or families could livestream reunions. Even meetings could find a home here—raising the question of whether Google Meet might one day be absorbed into YouTube’s ecosystem.

Cross-niche collaborations could thrive in ways we haven’t seen before. Imagine music channels reviewing tech gear, gaming streams featuring live musicians, or lifestyle creators hosting call-in talk shows. The YouTube Collab tool could blur traditional boundaries and inspire creators to experiment with new formats.

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