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5K views1 minSep 8, 2026Short
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Outlier vs channel median1.0×Comparable-age T+168h
Current velocity—needs two snapshots
Engagement5.0%likes + comments
ConfidenceLow4 comparable videos

Where it broke away

Views at the same time after publishing—not lifetime totals.

Last observed 10/4/2026, 6:34:48 PM
Channel medianThis video
4K4.6K5.3K6K6.6K135h753h

Why it qualifies

  • At 168 hours, views are 1.0× the channel median.
  • The baseline uses 4 comparable Shorts.
Comparison windowComparable-age T+168h
This video at comparable age—
This video now5K views
Channel median at comparable age4.2K views
Sample4 videos