YouTube Changed What Counts as a View | Here's What It Actually Means
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YouTube now counts a public view from the moment a video begins playing, even from the first frame. Dusty explains what this means for long-form videos, Shorts, livestreams, analytics, monetization, sponsorship reporting, and the way creators should evaluate channel performance after August 24, 2026.
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