The video received so many views, it actually got stuck at 628 million views at around the 16-hour mark as YouTube struggled to keep up with the count before updating to 1.4 billion at around the ...

YouTube has been counting any hovering or scrolling past a thumbnail as an active video. This madness should stop! Hey YouTube, a swipe or a hover is not an active view!

YouTube’s new policy, effective March 31, shifts the definition of a view to match what already exists on TikTok and Instagram Reels — counting a view the moment a video starts playing or replays.

YouTube’s updated Shorts view count now captures every play, but this change won't affect earnings or monetization eligibility. YouTube will begin counting Shorts views without minimum watch ...