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CColin and Samir1.6M subscribers

How the YouTube Algorithm Actually Works

17.7K views1 minSep 10, 2026Short
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Outlier vs channel median—Awaiting comparable sample
Current velocity—needs two snapshots
Engagement1.3%likes + comments
ConfidenceLowno comparable sample yet

Where it broke away

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

Last observed 10/4/2026, 6:34:47 PM
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Why it qualifies

  • More historical same-age snapshots are needed before this video can be classified reliably.
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How the YouTube Algorithm Actually Works — growth analysis · Signal Hunt