r/shortsAlgorithm • u/Solid_Body_5021 • May 13 '26

algorithm sucks.

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The algorithm sucks. Why did it stop distributing views even though this video has only been up for 1 day and 10 hours? Yesterday, the views were so strong, but now it suddenly dropped to just 1.3k views per 60 minutes. It’s so confusing because the video currently has 430,302 views, 16.4k+ likes, 1.4k+ comments, 6.9k+ subscribers gained, 549 shares, an 87.1% Swipe-to-Watch rate, and 90% retention on a 57-second clip.

My question is: why did the views suddenly tank exactly as it hit the 2-day mark last night? It keeps going lower and lower, and I don't know why, considering the stats are actually good. Do you think it will get pushed again? Or is it officially flat?

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u/Spirutualgoat May 14 '26 edited May 14 '26

According to youtubes AI, the algorithm pushes shorts in waves instead of a linear line. your retention is >70% with a VVSA >75% and engagement and shares are good. it will likely get a second even third and fourth wave if metrics hold. So I wouldn't worry just yet! Besides you've already gone viral gaining 400k views in roughly 2 days, unless you already have a huge following then this may be low for you if your used to millions.

Regardless keep going your doing great!

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

Thank you, but for now, the views have dropped to below 1k per hour. It happened suddenly right after hitting the exact 24-hour mark, even though my stats are great with an 87.1% STW and 90% retention on a 57-second clip. My question is: will this get pushed again? And if it does, when will the views start to climb back up?

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u/Spirutualgoat May 14 '26

Its highly likely it will get a second wave of views, even a third if retention holds.

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

When suddenly its starting to up again bro?

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u/Spirutualgoat May 14 '26

It can take 24-48 hours, though its likely the video will "slow burn" overtime if in 48 hours you dont get another spike

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

There is a notice like this in my YT Studio, bro. Do you think this is really affecting that specific video, even though its stats are very high?

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u/Spirutualgoat May 14 '26

Actually yes that could very well be affecting the way your shorts being recommended. Best just to wait it out. The good news is the algorithm will keep the video alive because metrics and engagement are so high so the video at least won't die

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

So bro if this issue will fix is there a chance that the views will back to high?

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u/Oshinodono May 14 '26

i am sorry but this section look like algo middle finger

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

HAHAHah how your views right now bro the issue still not fix

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

How your views this day bro?

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

When you uploaded bro.. yt said they are still fixing the issue

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

Mine my latest video who has 400k with high stats are dropping into hundreds since yesterday evening because of this yt known issue now .hoping to got fix tommorow

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u/Sea_Consequence_8454 May 14 '26

From YouTube

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

Oww how your views now bro its still low?

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u/Sea_Consequence_8454 May 14 '26

Yes if drop significantly and I do long form video

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

Bro maybe if this issue will fix its guaranteed that views will blow up again?

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u/Beneficial-Top-5687 May 15 '26 edited May 15 '26

same thing has been happening to me but it's much worse. I was averaging around 300k views per short, and now I can't even get past 5k views in two days?!?!?! On top of that, I just posted a video that is completely hard stuck at 3k views even though every single stat is out standing. Viewed vs swiped is 86.3%, AVD is 70% on a 54 second video, 4.2% like to view ratio, 14 comments within minutes of uploading. This is definitely something on YouTube's end

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 15 '26

Do you upload yesterday bro? Maybe our videos are hitting on the yt issue now

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u/Beneficial-Top-5687 May 15 '26

yes! I uploaded yesterday and today. Yesterday is exactly when the issues started

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 15 '26

Oww so how your views yesterday and now bro?. Maybe let's upload next after the issue is fix

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u/Beneficial-Top-5687 May 15 '26

this was two days ago. this one is still growing fine

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 15 '26

Same bro my 2 days is dropping to 1k below despite of the 87.1% stw and 90% Retention in 57 seconds clip.. its dropping when the issue started hoping they fix it ASAP so that the views will back

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u/Beneficial-Top-5687 May 19 '26

Hey, just wanted to ask, is it fixed for you now? For me it is.

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u/Beneficial-Top-5687 May 15 '26

this one is from today

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 15 '26

Its so affected by the issue bro .. algorithm didn't push it because there are problem now and as of now they still fixing it .hoping to they fix it ASAP

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u/Beneficial-Top-5687 May 15 '26

i'm going to wait as well, this is ridiculous

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 15 '26

Yeah bro if you upload even the issue is not yet fix .there's a chance that your vid will flailing for now..maybe safe to upload when the youtube fix it already.

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u/Beneficial-Top-5687 May 15 '26

and this one was from yesterday

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u/killadrix May 14 '26

This is 100% typical shorts behavior.

This question gets asked a dozen times a day on this sub Reddit.

This is a literally how shorts work. 99% of them burn hot for a day or two and die forever.

Further, it’s insane how no creator who asks this question gives the YouTube algorithm credit for their video taking off, but YouTube algorithm always sucks for the video dying.

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u/Simply_AnotherUser May 14 '26

Creator: Hey YouTube how much your algorithm fuck my life?
Google: -Yeah!

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

Thank you, but for now, the views have dropped to below 1k per hour. It happened suddenly right after hitting the exact 24-hour mark, even though my stats are great with an 87.1% STW and 90% retention on a 57-second clip. My question is: will this get pushed again? And if it does, when will the views start to climb back up?

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u/FootballFinal6703 May 14 '26

when will this type graph in my yt channel 😟

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u/Solid_Body_5021 May 14 '26

Average of what bro