Everything you publish should lead somewhere next
You create YouTube Shorts. You post content that people watch, share, and scroll past. But when the video ends, most viewers leave your channel. Every second after a Short is a fork in the road. You either lose them—or lead them somewhere next.
Related Video Manager connects your YouTube Shorts to your main videos, automatically. It adds related videos at scale inside YouTube Studio. It builds traffic paths that keep your viewers watching and growing your channel.
The problem every creator eventually faces
Posting one YouTube Short at a time is easy. Managing hundreds or thousands is not. Each Short needs direction. Each needs to guide viewers to your best content. Doing that manually is slow, repetitive, and error-prone.
Creators who grow consistently aren’t guessing. They’re organized. They guide traffic. They use systems.
Related Video Manager gives you that system. You control your audience flow, update your Shorts library in bulk, and track your results inside YouTube Studio—no coding, no API keys, no external dashboard.
How it works
- Install the Chrome extension
Add Related Video Manager to your browser. - Open YouTube Studio
Click the Related Video Manager button in the header. - Select your target video
Paste a URL or search within YouTube Studio. - Choose your Shorts
Select the clips you want to update. - Click Apply
Instantly add or replace related videos on every selected Short.
You see thumbnails, titles, and statuses in real time. You get a detailed activity log with CSV export. You can skip or replace existing related videos with a single toggle. Everything happens inside your browser, safely and instantly.
Why creators need this
Every Short you’ve ever uploaded is a doorway into your channel. If it doesn’t lead somewhere, that view disappears. If it points to your best long-form video, your viewer stays, watches, subscribes, and converts. That difference defines your channel’s growth curve.
Related Video Manager builds that connection across your catalog automatically. It keeps your content organized, your funnels consistent, and your analytics clean.
Who uses Related Video Manager
- Solo creators who want to save time and keep their workflow lean.
- Educators who guide Shorts traffic to in-depth tutorials or full lessons.
- Podcasters who clip interviews into Shorts and link to full episodes.
- Agencies managing multiple client channels with clear reporting and logs.
- Coaches who direct Shorts viewers to courses or premium sessions.
- Brands that use Shorts as ads linking directly to key videos or offers.
If you’re building a channel or managing one for a client, this is how you create consistency without extra staff or manual edits.
What you gain
Time saved
Editing each Short manually takes roughly two minutes. Related Video Manager cuts that down to about ten seconds per video. At 100 Shorts, that’s about three hours saved. At 1,000 Shorts, that’s about thirty hours. Time you can spend creating instead of clicking.
Consistency
Every Short points exactly where you want. No broken links, no missed videos, no guessing. Every update is recorded, logged, and exportable.
Control
You decide which videos get updated, which keep their links, and which use description fallback. You can replace, skip, or reapply in seconds.
Scalability
As your catalog grows, your workload stays the same. Whether you manage fifty Shorts or five thousand, you can update all of them in minutes.
Security
The tool runs locally. No API. No server uploads. Your data stays on your machine. Your channel is safe.
Real examples of how creators use it
Launch funnel
A creator releases a new video and points all Shorts to it for seven days. Every viewer who watches a clip flows straight into the full video.
Evergreen funnel
An educator redirects all Shorts to a best-performing tutorial. Over time, that video collects massive watch time and dominates search.
Seasonal promotion
A brand links all Shorts to a holiday offer, then switches back to an evergreen anchor afterward. Campaigns stay tight and trackable.
Multi-channel management
An agency manages several YouTube channels for clients. Each channel runs updates in minutes, with CSV logs for accountability.
Data-driven rotation
A creator tests two long-form videos as anchors across different batches of Shorts. One performs better. They reassign everything to the winner.
Why this tool changes the game
Creators often think growth depends on luck or the algorithm. It doesn’t. Growth depends on structure. Related Video Manager gives you that structure.
It connects every part of your content strategy. It replaces hours of manual labor with precision automation. It gives you clean, reliable data. It builds systems that work at scale.
This isn’t a shortcut. It’s the professional way to manage your catalog.
Traffic, retention, and revenue impact
A viewer who clicks from a Short into a long-form video increases your session time, watch time, and likelihood of recommendation. That same viewer is also more likely to subscribe and engage.
The effect compounds:
- Higher session time keeps your content in front of the algorithm.
- Better retention increases your average view duration.
- Longer sessions raise your revenue per viewer.
- Improved engagement makes your content more discoverable.
When every Short connects to a key video, you’re not losing traffic—you’re multiplying it.
Building a brand, not just a channel
A channel without structure looks random. A channel built with Related Video Manager looks intentional. It tells a story. Each Short becomes part of a larger narrative.
When viewers see that structure, they trust your brand. When YouTube sees it, the algorithm rewards consistency. You move from publishing content to publishing a connected ecosystem.
What makes Related Video Manager different
- Runs directly inside YouTube Studio with zero setup.
- No API keys, logins, or external dashboards.
- Visual, thumbnail-based interface with live logs.
- Full control: replace, skip, fallback, or export anytime.
- Instant results across any number of Shorts.
This is how professionals manage scale. This is how creators evolve into brands.
Choose your plan
| Plan | Best For | Billing | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Creators testing YouTube growth tools | $7.95 / month | Low-risk start |
| Yearly | Consistent uploaders focused on growth | $79 / year | Save nearly 20% |
| Lifetime | Serious content creators and agencies | One-time payment | Own it forever |
Start small with the Monthly plan if you’re testing strategies.
Upgrade to the Yearly plan when you’re consistent.
Lock in full control with the Lifetime plan when you’re ready to own your system forever.
Frequently asked questions
How do I bulk set related videos on YouTube Shorts?
Select multiple Shorts in YouTube Studio, choose your target video, and click Apply. The update happens instantly.
Do I need to connect any external service or API?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. You never leave YouTube Studio.
How much time does this save?
Updating 100 Shorts manually can take over three hours. With Related Video Manager, it takes under twenty minutes. At larger scales, it saves entire workdays.
Will it help increase my channel’s watch time?
Yes. Each Short sends traffic to a related video you choose, increasing your average session time and retention metrics.
What if YouTube hides the “related video” field?
The extension automatically adds a clean fallback link in your video description that looks like this:
➡️ https://youtube.com/watch?v=example
Can I skip or replace existing related videos?
Yes. You can skip existing links or replace them globally. You control every step.
Is it safe for my channel?
Yes. It runs within YouTube Studio and only automates what you can manually do. Your credentials and data stay private.
Does it work for multiple channels or clients?
Yes. Agencies use it to manage multiple channels quickly and export logs for client reporting.
Will this tool affect monetization?
Indirectly. It helps you increase watch time and retention, which influence monetization eligibility and ad revenue.
What if my license expires?
Your bulk updates pause. You can renew or upgrade anytime without reinstalling or losing settings.
Can I test it before buying?
Yes. The Chrome Store version includes seven free bulk runs to experience all features before activating a license.
Which plan should I choose?
Start with the Monthly plan if you’re new.
Move to the Yearly plan for consistent use.
Invest in the Lifetime plan when you’re ready to secure permanent access.
How do I activate my license?
After purchase, you’ll receive a license key. Open the extension’s options page, paste your key, and click Activate.
Can I switch plans later?
Yes. You can upgrade anytime without reinstalling or losing your configurations.
Will future updates be included?
Yes. Every active license includes updates. Lifetime licenses include all updates permanently.
Set your YouTube channel apart
Big creators don’t rely on luck. They use systems that multiply results. Related Video Manager is that system. It gives you consistency, control, and scale inside the platform you already use.
Every Short becomes a traffic driver. Every view becomes a pathway. Every click brings a viewer deeper into your content ecosystem.
This is how professionals grow. This is how creators build authority. This is how you take control of your channel’s direction.
Related Video Manager for YouTube Shorts
Faster workflows. Smarter funnels. Unlimited growth.