youtube retention

Basically this: "How important is retention when ranking YouTube videos in 2026? No SMM panels offer reliable retention views now "

Retention targets should scale with video length. Here’s a simple benchmark you can use: <3 minutes: around 70-80% 5-7 minutes: around 60-70% 10 minutes: around 50-60% 15 minutes: around 40-50% 30 minutes: around 35-40% These ranges align with how YouTube evaluates viewer drop-off across...