YouTube is changing the way it counts views for Shorts. This update represents one of the most significant analytics changes ...

There’s been a lot of noise this week about YouTube Shorts “view count inflation.” But let’s be clear: this change is more ...

YouTube now hosts feature-length films, full-length TV series, and talk shows. It's a platform that rivals any streaming ...

YouTube has implemented a significant update to how Shorts views are counted across its platform. As the popularity of ...

YouTube Shorts now counts every play as a view, boosting creator stats without affecting earnings or Partner Program ...

There is great news for those who upload videos on YouTube Shorts. Now their videos will get more views, as YouTube has ...

Views are the most visible metric on the internet. You can see, in more or less real time, how many views something got on ...

YouTube, based in San Bruno, is updating its Shorts view metrics starting March 31, 2025. The change introduces a dual-metric system to better reflect viewer engagement, aligning with platforms ...

Ultimately, the update reinforces a broader trend in digital metrics: platforms are increasingly prioritising visibility over interaction. Whether this benefits creators or muddies the waters remains ...

YouTube is modifying its view counting approach for Shorts, aligning it more closely with Instagram's Reels and TikTok's short videos.

YouTube is changing the way that it counts Shorts views, in order to reduce confusion around how it measures Shorts engagement. Though the new approach is also questionable, for its own reasons.