QuillMothery
Newbie
- Oct 7, 2026
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Hi guys, My older video is getting most of the traffic while my new video is barely getting any. Why does youtube do this, and is there anything I should change?
YouTube Is Sending Traffic to an Older Video Instead of My New One
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alihassan2071
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- Mar 10, 2026
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YouTube usually keeps pushing the video that gets better clicks and watch time, so give the new one time and improve the title and thumbnail if needed.
- May 27, 2016
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How new is your new video?
voxeltoon
Junior Member
- Jul 1, 2026
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that is quite typical of utube, for it will continue to send u traffic through ur video that performs better in terms of CTR, view time nd viewer rettention regardless of whether it is old. first i would have a look at the new video's thumbnail nd title nd see how it does.
- Aug 28, 2026
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I wouldnt worry about the older video getting more traffic. YouTube already has data on that video, so it can keep getting recommended while the new one is still being tested. I’d check the new video’s CTR and retention first. If those are weak, changing the thumbnail or title is probably more useful than trying to push the video harder.
gomami
Registered Member
- Jun 29, 2026
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i would not be too concerrned about the older video receiving more views. if it is doing fine now, there is a lot of information at utubes disposal that says that people love it. all i would need to do is improve the thumbnail nd title of the newer video.
gracetaylor
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- Jul 15, 2026
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The algorithm already knows that the old videos perform well in converting impressions so it wont tests out the new one unless uhh make it do so by adding a banners or link to the pinned cmnt to steal those impressions away.