Starting March 31, 2025, YouTube will count a Shorts view every time a video starts playing or replays with no minimum watch time is required.
This change gives creators a fuller picture of their reach, especially those posting across multiple platforms.
What stays the same?
- The original view metric, now called “Engaged views”, remains in YouTube Analytics > Advanced Mode to track how many people keep watching.
- Monetization & Partner Program eligibility will still be based on engaged views.
With this update, you may see higher view counts, helping you better showcase your content’s performance to brands and agencies.
Read about it here: A Change to How We Count Views on Shorts.