YouTube Changes Video View Count Rules on August 24
Summary
YouTube will start counting a view as soon as a video begins playing from August 24, extending the rule already used for Shorts to all formats. The change will not affect monetization, and creator earnings under the YouTube Partner Program and ads will remain the same.
Key Points
- YouTube will change its view-count rule on August 24.
- A view will be counted from the first frame or second as soon as playback starts.
- The previous 30-second threshold for long videos will no longer apply.
- Monetization rules and creator income will remain unchanged.
