YouTube to Change View Count Display, Resembling TikTok

YouTube is set to implement a major change to its view count display starting August 24, which will make it more similar to TikTok. This update is expected to show creators larger numbers for their content.

18 Aug, 14:23 — 18 Aug, 14:23

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YouTube to change view count from August 24; creators may see bigger numbers

From August 24, YouTube counts a view the moment a video starts playing, matching the standard already used for Shorts, TikTok and Instagram. The old 30 second threshold survives as "Engaged views" inside Analytics Advanced Mode. Public counts will climb faster, but earnings and YouTube Partner Program eligibility stay unchanged, arriving just a week after YouTube raised monetisation thresholds for new creators.

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YouTube to change view count from August 24; creators may see bigger numbers

Schimbare majoră anunțată de YouTube. Cu ce se va asemăna, în doar câteva zile, cu TikTok

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