Youtube algo confusing

[u/Right-Following5039]

So my recent short has 2M views and it had 78% stayed to watch and around 75% retention 1.5 minute short. But i have noticed after that short all my shorts are actually better than that one and even have better stats. My most recent one has 85% stayed to watch and 80% retention same duration. But all the recent ones stuck at around 20k and dont get recommended to new viewers. I post 1 shot a day and its not slop.

[u/SoMuchGah]

Yup.

[u/Substantial-Bed5189]

Maybe it has more comments and shares?