YouTube just shifted the Shorts game on Oct 1. Original content now gets priority in the feed. If you're running an aggregator channel that just rips and re-uploads clips with zero effort, your reach is about to tank.
Key points:
• This is a recommendation algo change, NOT a copyright enforcement update
• Monetization rules stay the same under existing reused-content policy
• Adding value = original commentary, creative edits, or actual storytelling
• Channels pivoting to original work will get re-evaluated for reach
What YouTube didn't tell us:
• No launch date
• No way to check if your channel got shadowbanned
• Nothing about using clips from your own long-form videos
Bottom line: if you're not creating, you're getting filtered out. The algo is rewarding the builders, not the reposters. Adapt or get buried.
Key points:
• This is a recommendation algo change, NOT a copyright enforcement update
• Monetization rules stay the same under existing reused-content policy
• Adding value = original commentary, creative edits, or actual storytelling
• Channels pivoting to original work will get re-evaluated for reach
What YouTube didn't tell us:
• No launch date
• No way to check if your channel got shadowbanned
• Nothing about using clips from your own long-form videos
Bottom line: if you're not creating, you're getting filtered out. The algo is rewarding the builders, not the reposters. Adapt or get buried.