YouTube updates Shorts view count, capturing every play but not affecting monetization eligibility or earnings criteria.

YouTube ( GOOG) took the lead in Nielsen’s February 2025 Media Distributor Gauge, gaining 2% over January to capture 11.6% of time spent watching TV across the month. This marks YouTube’s best share ...

Just keep in mind that Twitch still doesn't allow for streams in 4K, so this is only really a bonus for YouTube creators. For PC gamers, one of the best capture cards may not be as necessary ...