YouTube’s 2026 algorithm overhaul is reshaping how creators achieve growth, with the platform prioritizing authentic engagement, early retention, and niche authority over older watch-time-driven ...

TubeBuddy, a YouTube growth tool focused on data-driven insights and automation, is helping video creators do exactly that ...

Retention analysts say Shorts older than 28-30 days are being deprioritized in recommendations. The reported shift affects channels ranging from 100 million to one billion monthly views. Creators warn ...

YouTube is piloting a split-screen ad format for livestreams on iPad, letting streams play while ads run, as major 2026 algorithm changes prioritize engagement quality over raw views. The update could ...