How are Music Insights calculated?
[h=3]YouTube Music Insights[/h] We know the music industry already has a dizzying array of numbers and rankings, but learning more about the numbers in YouTube Music Insights is well worth your time.
[h=3]Important[/h]
- All of the numbers in YouTube Music Insights reflect data collected SINCE September, 2014.
- A track’s “total views” reflect views of videos that use all or part of a track – including official videos, live videos, fan videos, commercials, etc.
- An artist’s “total views” are the combined views of tracks associated with the artist.
[h=3]How total views are calculated[/h] Views are counted for each track based on its International Standard Recording Code (ISRC), a “tag” that digitally identifies music tracks. On YouTube, a system called Content ID also analyzes videos automatically on behalf of the content owners.
If an ISRC is assigned to an artist’s track and is claimed by Content ID, then YouTube counts any video that includes the track. The video could use all or only part of a track.