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YouTube videos won't initially max-out at 301 views anymore—here's why

In July, we explained to you the anomaly of why YouTube videos initially max-out at 301 views. Now, the company have revealed that video’s view counters will be updated in a more real-time fashion, with the exception of bot-based hits, which will still have to go through a verification process. Essentially, this means that view […]

Why do YouTube videos initially max-out at 301 views?

If you’ve used YouTube even in the slightest bit, then you’ve probably come across a view counter either at, or around 301+ hits, and a like/dislike bar well above that number. (It was only until recently that the plus icon was added. It used to only read 301.) I’ve noticed this for years, but never […]
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