How the YouTube algorithm works in 2022
Sprout Social
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
2012: Watch time. In 2012, YouTube announced a new metric “ Time Watched ” to use in their search and Suggested Video algorithm. Although demonetization was in effect since 2012 , the platform did not start notifying content creators about their violations of content guidelines until 2016. Do what works for you.
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