New research from Mozilla shows that user controls have little effect on which videos YouTube’s influential AI recommends. YouTube’s recommendation algorithm drives 70% of what people watch on the ...

If you’ve noticed your views stagnating despite consistent uploads, it’s likely because the 2026 algorithm updates have fundamentally rewired how content is distributed. Platforms like TikTok and ...

YouTube’s 2026 algorithm rewards creators who focus on viewer satisfaction, early retention, and session growth instead of just raw watch time. Strong alignment between thumbnails, titles, and opening ...

If Nielsen stats are to be believed, we collectively spend more time in front of YouTube than any other streaming service—including Disney+ and Netflix. That's a lot of watch hours, especially for an ...

Retention analysts say Shorts older than 28-30 days are being deprioritized in recommendations. The reported shift affects channels ranging from 100 million to one billion monthly views. Creators warn ...

YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm in a Q&A video that addresses several of the most common questions creators have about gaining visibility with short-form content. We know at least some ...