Timestamp Link Maker

YouTube Timestamp Link Generator

Timestamp Generator

Supports standard, youtu.be, & shorts
Hours (optional)
Minutes
Seconds
Quick add:

Timestamp Link Maker creates clean, shareable YouTube links that start playing at any exact minute and second. Paste your video URL, enter your desired timecode, and get an instant, copyable link.

Smart Cleaner

Automatically cleans unnecessary tracking IDs (?si=...) to deliver crisp, distraction-free links.

Multiple Formats

Generate standard queries (?t=1m30s), raw seconds (?t=90), and HTML embeds.

Zero-Data Retention

Calculations run entirely in your local browser engine. No cookies, no trackers, and no server logs.

How do you make a YouTube timestamp link?

To make a YouTube timestamp link, append the time parameter ?t=X or &t=X to the end of any YouTube URL, replacing X with the target seconds or minutes. When a viewer opens the timestamped link, playback starts automatically at the specified timecode.

How do you generate a timestamp link using Timestamp Link Maker?

Using Timestamp Link Maker generates a clean timestamp link automatically by parsing standard video links, short youtu.be links, YouTube Shorts, and embeds while removing unnecessary tracking parameters like ?si=....

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser address bar or the YouTube app.
  2. Paste the link into the URL input field in Timestamp Link Maker.
  3. Enter the target Hours, Minutes, and Seconds.
  4. Click Generate Timestamp Link and copy the generated URL to your clipboard.

How do you copy a YouTube URL at the current time on desktop?

On desktop web browsers, YouTube provides built-in shortcuts to copy timestamped URLs directly by right-clicking the video player or using the built-in share dialog.

Option A: Right-Click Shortcut

Pause video playback at the desired timestamp, right-click anywhere on the active video player, and select "Copy video URL at current time".

Option B: Share Dialog Checkbox

Click the Share button located beneath the video, check the box labeled "Start at [MM:SS]", and copy the modified URL.

What is the difference between ?t= and &t= parameters in YouTube URLs?

The question mark delimiter (?t=) is used when the timestamp is the first query parameter in the URL (such as on shortened youtu.be links), whereas the ampersand delimiter (&t=) is required when appending to URLs that already contain existing parameters like watch?v=VIDEO_ID.

URL Type Delimiter Example Timestamped Link
Standard Watch URL &t= youtube.com/watch?v=ID&t=1m45s
Shortened URL (youtu.be) ?t= youtu.be/ID?t=105s
Embedded Player ?start= youtube.com/embed/ID?start=105

What is the difference between ?t=90 and &t=1m30s syntax?

The pure seconds parameter (?t=90) measures total elapsed playback duration in seconds, whereas the formatted parameter (&t=1m30s) splits the timestamp into explicit hours, minutes, and seconds for readability.

1. Formatted Units (h, m, s)

Combines hours, minutes, and seconds explicitly: &t=1h24m30s Provides maximum visual clarity for human readers in emails and social posts.

2. Pure Seconds Count

Calculates the entire duration as a raw integer of total seconds: ?t=5070 Optimized for automated scripts, iframe embeds, and concise short URLs.

How do you create a YouTube timestamp link on iPhone and Android?

To create a YouTube timestamp link on mobile devices, copy the video link from the YouTube mobile app's Share menu, open Timestamp Link Maker in Safari or Chrome, enter your target timecode, and copy the generated link.

Step 1: In the YouTube mobile app, tap the Share button located beneath the video and select Copy link.

Step 2: Open Timestamp Link Maker in your mobile browser, tap Paste, and input your desired minute and second.

Step 3: Tap Generate Timestamp Link and copy the result to share via messaging apps, email, or social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers regarding YouTube timestamp syntax, mobile compatibility, and link formats.

To make a YouTube timestamp link, append the time parameter ?t= followed by the target seconds or minutes (for example, ?t=1m30s or ?t=90) to the end of the YouTube video URL.