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 ...

In 2026, YouTube’s recommendation system places stronger weight on audience satisfaction and tailored engagement, with different strategies needed for Shorts, long-form videos, and YouTube Music.

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 ...

"If you randomly follow the algorithm, you probably would consume less radical content using YouTube as you typically do!" So says Manoel Ribeiro, co-author of a new paper on YouTube's recommendation ...

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 ...