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On August 17, 2026, YouTube updated its algorithm rules, redefining the criteria for video views. According to TechCrunch, the new policy states that any time a user starts playing a video, that play is counted as a valid view, without the need to reach a specific viewing duration threshold. This adjustment aims to more accurately reflect users’ actual interaction with content.

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T TechCrunch 归档 8月 p09 en 2026-08-17 08:00

YouTube will now count a view as soon as a video starts playing | TechCrunch

YouTube 宣布将把视频开始播放即计入观看量，该更新于 8 月 24 日生效。此前 YouTube 已在 Shorts 中实施此规则，而 TikTok 和 Instagram 同样采用该标准。公司称此举旨在消除创作者对曝光数据的困惑，但可能导致浏览量显著增加，使公开数据难以准确反映视频热度。YouTube 保留原有的“互动观看量”指标供创作者通过数据分析工具查看，并确认此次变更不影响创作者收入及合作伙伴计划资格。与此同时，YouTube 已提高新创作者的变现门槛：需过去一年至少 8,000 小时合格观看时长或过去 90 天 2,000 万条合格 Shorts 浏览量（原标准为 4,000 小时或 1,000 万条），且维持 90 天内 1,000 万条 Shorts 浏览量才能继续获利。该决定已引发用户反…