@TeamYouTube: Starting 8/24, views will count the moment a video begins to play (w/ no minimum watch time) across all formats (VOD, S…

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YouTube is changing how views are counted starting August 24, with views registered immediately upon play across all formats to standardize metrics for creator exposure without affecting earnings.

Starting 8/24, views will count the moment a video begins to play (w/ no minimum watch time) across all formats (VOD, Shorts, & Live). We’re standardizing views to reflect creators’ true exposure across YouTube, making it easier to show their value to brand partners. This update won't impact creator earnings or YPP eligibility. Details: https://goo.gle/4gkNM1e
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Starting 8/24, views will count the moment a video begins to play (w/ no minimum watch time) across all formats (VOD, Shorts, & Live). We’re standardizing views to reflect creators’ true exposure across YouTube, making it easier to show their value to brand partners.

This update won’t impact creator earnings or YPP eligibility.

Details: https://goo.gle/4gkNM1e

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