How Does the YouTube Algorithm Work? (2026 Complete Guide)
Published 17 Jan 2026 · 28 daily observations recorded · last updated 2026-09-29
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Performance history
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Based on 28 observations · last observed Sep 29, 2026 · straight lines connect consecutive observations — TubeSum does not measure the days between them.
All observations
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| Date | Views | Avg views / hour | Channel median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 31,532 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-28 | 31,449 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-27 | 31,352 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-26 | 31,262 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-25 | 31,156 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-24 | 31,054 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-23 | 30,960 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-22 | 30,858 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-21 | 30,812 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-20 | 30,707 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-19 | 30,628 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-18 | 30,582 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-17 | 30,478 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-16 | 30,271 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-15 | 30,156 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-14 | 30,026 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-13 | 29,892 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-12 | 29,830 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-11 | 29,647 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-07 | 29,079 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-06 | 28,941 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-04 | 28,694 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-09-01 | 28,343 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-08-27 | 27,654 | 5.2 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | 26,836 | 5.3 | — |
| 2026-08-10 | 26,176 | 5.3 | — |
| 2026-08-07 | 25,841 | 5.3 | — |
| 2026-08-06 | 25,699 | 5.3 | — |
Content analysis
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