YouTube has introduced an update to its Analytics capabilities, offering format-specific filtering for tracking realtime views.
This allows creators to monitor viewership separately for Longform videos, Shorts, and Live content.
The latest analytics update introduces three format filters:
Available on desktop and mobile, this filtering system offers new realtime visibility into format-specific performance metrics.
Before this update, realtime views from all content formats were combined into a single metric.
This made it difficult to evaluate the individual performance of different types of content.
A viral Short could mask underperforming long-form content, or a successful livestream could obscure the performance of regular uploads.
This granular view is a step forward for content creators who publish in multiple formats.
Now, you can:
The format filter lets creators make quick content decisions based on immediate audience responses.
For example, if a Short about a breaking news topic gains sudden popularity, you can quickly produce follow-up long-form content while interest is high.
On the other hand, if a format shows low realtime engagement, it may indicate the need to adjust strategies.
This update is particularly valuable for:
Realtime views by content type is now available to all channels.
As YouTube evolves to compete with TikTok and Instagram, detailed insights into realtime performance are essential.
This update can help you master different content formats as you learn more about audience behavior and engagement patterns.
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