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Shorts Viewed-vs-Swiped Rate Calculator

Calculate the share of Shorts feed opportunities that resulted in a view rather than a swipe, from compatible YouTube Studio counts.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter viewed and swiped-away counts from the same report window.
  2. Check that all inputs use the same units, time period and population scope.
  3. Change one assumption at a time when comparing scenarios.

Formula used by shorts view through rate calculator calculator

Viewed rate = viewed ÷ (viewed + swiped away) × 100%.

  • Viewed rate = viewed ÷ (viewed + swiped away) × 100%.
  • Match the time window and denominator to the exact YouTube Studio report. Do not treat this as a ranking guarantee or confuse it with audience retention.
  • The tool validates entered values and formats results for readability; it does not verify assumptions against external records.

Worked examples

Worked example

6,800 viewed and 3,200 swiped away.

6,800 ÷ 10,000 × 100 = 68%.

The viewed rate is 68% for the entered feed opportunities.

Understanding the result

Calculate the share of Shorts feed opportunities that resulted in a view rather than a swipe, from compatible YouTube Studio counts.

Match the time window and denominator to the exact YouTube Studio report. Do not treat this as a ranking guarantee or confuse it with audience retention.

Important notes

Match the time window and denominator to the exact YouTube Studio report. Do not treat this as a ranking guarantee or confuse it with audience retention.

Treat the result as an estimate based on the entered inputs. For regulated, engineering, employment, tax or business decisions, check applicable official rules, specifications and professional guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Is viewed rate the same as retention?

No. Viewed-vs-swiped describes the choice to continue watching; retention describes viewing duration after a view.

Does a high rate guarantee more distribution?

No. Recommendations use many signals and cannot be predicted from one metric.

How should I use the result?

Match the time window and denominator to the exact YouTube Studio report. Do not treat this as a ranking guarantee or confuse it with audience retention.

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