5 New YouTube Shorts Algorithm Changes for 2026
Published 30 Jul 2026 · 26 daily observations recorded · last updated 2026-09-29
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Based on 26 observations · last observed Sep 29, 2026 · straight lines connect consecutive observations — TubeSum does not measure the days between them.
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| Date | Views | Avg views / hour | Channel median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 12,433 | 8.5 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-28 | 12,372 | 8.6 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-27 | 12,292 | 8.7 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-26 | 12,246 | 8.9 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-25 | 12,186 | 9.0 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-24 | 12,072 | 9.0 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-23 | 11,979 | 9.1 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-22 | 11,898 | 9.2 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-21 | 11,857 | 9.3 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-20 | 11,760 | 9.5 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-19 | 11,704 | 9.6 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-18 | 11,635 | 9.7 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-17 | 11,557 | 9.8 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-16 | 11,464 | 10.0 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-15 | 11,377 | 10.2 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-14 | 11,315 | 10.3 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-13 | 11,233 | 10.5 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-12 | 11,176 | 10.6 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-11 | 11,107 | 10.8 | 7,469 |
| 2026-09-07 | 10,760 | 11.6 | 8,954 |
| 2026-09-04 | 10,514 | 12.2 | 8,954 |
| 2026-09-01 | 10,242 | 13.0 | 8,954 |
| 2026-08-27 | 9,618 | 14.5 | 8,954 |
| 2026-08-17 | 8,767 | 20.6 | 7,144 |
| 2026-08-13 | 8,263 | 25.3 | 7,144 |
| 2026-08-12 | 8,132 | 26.8 | 7,144 |
Content analysis
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