YouTube Video Streaming
You can check the rankings of songs & artists on YouTube's charts HERE.
YOUTUBE ACCOUNT CREATION & PREMIUM BENEFITS
✔ Always log into a YouTube account when streaming using any method. Fanbases always recommend using a Premium account because the streams and engagements weigh more on the charting metrics. You can sign up for a FREE 30-Day Premium YouTube trial on an account that has never used the feature before using any valid Gmail address at YouTube.com.
📝 If you are a USA/PR STAY streaming on YouTube, while using a VPN your views will not be calculated into the aggregation for that MV for Billboard Charts.
📌 PAID PREMIUM ACCOUNT TIP
A paid subscription to YouTube Premium is $13.99 USD a month. Some STAYs will upgrade their main account for the month of comeback to a FAMILY Premium Membership and either invite other accounts or fellow STAYs to join their "family," allowing 6 accounts in total to have a paid premium subscription for the price of 2 individual subscriptions ($22.99 USD).
📝 A free trial calculates views and has the same features as a PAID subscription, so you can create new accounts and sign up for a trial if you prefer or have limited means. SIGN UP HERE
METHOD 1: MANUAL OR FOCUS-STREAMING
MANUAL or FOCUS-STREAMING is a method that emulates what a person does when they want to consume content but in a more controlled manner so the content consumed increases Stray Kids' views.
For example, when a human is on YouTube consuming content or watching videos, they naturally go to their YouTube login, search for a specific video by typing in the search bar what they are looking for and click on the video, watch it, and interact with the platform by liking it, commenting, interacting with other comments, & sharing the link directly to social media. Humans bounce around while watching content; they will click on a recommended video after finishing one, search for a new one, watch something from one of their playlists they have saved or in their Watch Later, etc..
As chaotic as humans are, there is a baseline for determining human behavior, and all the things listed above are the baseline, so doing this while focus-streaming ensures YouTube sees you as human and your views are counted. Going back every 3-4 videos is natural for a human because when we find content we enjoy, we "consume it" or indulge in it.
METHOD 2: PLAYLIST STREAMING
PLAYLIST STREAMING is a more laidback approach to streaming. Using a playlist allows STAYs to participate in streaming for Stray Kids while at work or school or during their everyday busy life schedule. Setting up a playlist, even a short one and making sure to organize the playlist properly, adds to Stray Kids' views and allows busy STAYs the luxury of contributing to comeback but not sacrificing things in their life at the same time. The one downside is that playlist streaming is passive, so you are not interacting with the platform consistently and proving you are human, so some views are at risk for being filtered out.
To learn how to make playlists on YouTube, see this step-by-step guide.
How to create & edit a playlist in the YouTube app
How to create & edit a playlist in the Android app
Guidelines for Effective Streaming:
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Act Human: Avoid bot-like behaviors, such as looping a single video or refreshing the page constantly, just engage with the platform naturally.
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Engage the Platform: Search for the MV; Comment, like, share. YouTube requires human interaction while streaming to prove you are engaged and not a bot. Skipping ADs is seen as human behavior so is using emojis, and using words like ‘STREAM’ in the comments does not effect the views so there is no need to censor.
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Rotate Accounts and Methods: Use different YouTube accounts for streaming and alternate between manual and playlist methods to reduce the likelihood of flagged activity. Avoid excessive switching, while rotating accounts is good, ensure you’re not logging in and out of accounts too quickly or frequently, as this might appear suspicious.
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Rotate Devices and Networks: If you have access to multiple devices (phone, laptop, tablet), alternate between them for streaming. Similarly, using different networks (Wi-Fi, mobile data) can reduce the likelihood of views being flagged. Avoid using VPNs while streaming; YouTube might detect this as an attempt to manipulate geographic metrics for chart rankings, which could lead to views filtering.
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Use Filler Content You Enjoy: Incorporating Stray Kids-related content like B-sides, 2 Kids Room episodes, or other music videos keeps your activity varied and enjoyable while maintaining focus on the primary video.
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Variety: Vary the channels you have in your rotation; avoid playing the same videos in the same order.
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Video Duration: Fillers should ideally be 2-3 minutes long, but longer videos are acceptable if they keep you engaged in streaming.
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Be Patient: View counts may take time to update due to YouTube’s anti-fraud measures. Playlists views will take longer to appear, adding to the reasons we suggest not using them the 1st 24 hours after release.
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No Looping: Avoid repeatedly playing the same video in a back to back or in a pattern, even within a playlist, as this behavior can lead to views being disqualified.
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Settings and Quality: Watch Videos Until the End in highest quality possible; avoid muting YouTube instead mute your device, use sound controls or headphones.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
YOUTUBE VIDEO STREAMING & YOUTUBE MUSIC
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YouTube: YouTube is a video-sharing platform where users can upload, view, and share videos. It hosts a wide variety of content, including music videos, vlogs, tutorials, documentaries, and more. YouTube hosts a vast library of user-generated content, including music videos, covers, and live performances. It features a wide range of content beyond music. YouTube's recommendation algorithm suggests a wide range of content, not limited to music. It takes into account your viewing history and engagement with various types of videos. The YouTube app and website are designed for a broader range of content, including videos and live streams.
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YouTube Music: YouTube Music is a music-streaming service designed primarily for listening to music, just like Spotify. While it also includes music videos, its primary focus is on providing access to audio tracks and music-related content. YouTube Music's library primarily consists of music tracks, albums, and playlists. It is more music-centric and aims to compete with other music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. The recommendation system in YouTube Music is tailored specifically for music. It suggests music tracks, playlists, and artists based on your listening habits. The YouTube Music app and website are designed with a focus on music discovery and playback, making it easier to navigate and find music-related content.
IF YOU HAVE A YOUTUBE PREMIUM ACCOUNT YOU AUTOMATICALLY HAVE A YOUTUBE MUSIC PREMIUM ACCOUNT!
YouTube Music
YouTube Music is a music streaming platform developed by YouTube. It offers you access to a vast library of songs, albums, and music videos from a range of artists and genres. The platform provides both ad-supported and premium subscription options, with the latter offering features such as ad-free listening, background playback, and offline downloads. YouTube Music leverages YouTube's extensive music catalog and combines it with advanced algorithms to create personalized playlists and recommendations based on a user's listening history and preferences. The service also integrates seamlessly with YouTube's video platform, allowing users to switch between audio and video content effortlessly.
Because our fandom has never really focused on YouTube MUSIC only video streaming we want to make sure we share some basic information to help allow STAYs to get to know the platform and its charts a bit better.
You can check the rankings of songs, albums & artists on YouTube Music's chart HERE!
A YouTube Music Premium subscription is included with a YouTube Premium subscription, which also provides ad-free videos, background play, and offline downloads for regular YouTube content.
Get a 2-month free trial HERE! Consider signing up for a free trial to YouTube Music family plans, which allows for up to 6 accounts to be set up all have premium for YouTube Music and YouTube Video Streaming!
YouTube Music has recently opened the platform to allow users to see stream counts but they have not made it easy to get an accurate number (they round it up or down) and because the platform is connected to their YouTube Video streaming we know that the total includes other sources across both platforms if the song has a Music Video, lyric video, and other officially recognized sound sources like performance or dance practice videos.
With the platform quickly growing to push to be a top subscription based streaming platform that allows for users to stream music while consuming video content associated with that music, it's very likely it could be one day. Which is why our team has started to track and research to better understand the platform so we can help guide STAYs through using the platform to its fullest to continue helping Stray Kids Succeed.
With YouTube Music still so new to focused streaming groups not much has been tested to determine exact streaming guidelines like we have on other platforms but know what we do about YouTube itself and how Subscription based platforms are managed we can safely assume that following YouTube Video Streaming guidelines is the safest streaming method, so when building your playlists they will look similar to how your Spotify playlists look except you get the option to WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO or listen to the official audio track while using your playlist.
As our team and other bases learn more and begin testing on the platform in an attempt to better understand it to write our guidelines; we will be sure to update our fandom accordingly,
YouTube Music Charts
Trending chart: The Trending chart gives you a look into what’s new and hot in music. Songs are ranked based on popularity upon release. The Trending Chart is updated a few times a day.
Daily Top Music Videos: The Daily Top Music Videos chart refreshes daily and highlights the most viewed official music videos on YouTube.
Daily Top Songs on Shorts: Top Songs on Shorts recognizes song performance across YouTube Shorts. Songs are ranked daily, based on the total number of Shorts created that feature the song.
Weekly Top Songs: The Weekly Top Songs chart highlights the most played songs on YouTube. This chart combines the total views for each official version of a song, including:
• The official music video
• User-made videos with the official song
• Lyric videos
Weekly Top Artists: The Weekly Top Artists chart celebrates the most popular artists on YouTube. Artists are ranked in this chart using the total view count across an artist’s entire discography, including:
• Official music videos
• User-made videos with the official song
• Official live performances
• Remixes
• Lyric videos
• Album songs
• Collaborations
Weekly Top Music Videos: The Weekly Top Music Videos chart highlights the most popular official music videos on the platform, based on view count.
Weekly Top Songs on Shorts: Top Songs on Shorts recognizes song performance within YouTube Shorts. Songs are ranked weekly, based on the total number of Shorts created that feature the song.
How are YouTube Charts calculated?
YouTube Charts break down the most viewed music on YouTube by song, video, artist, and Shorts.
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Top Song charts rank song performance on YouTube, based on overall view count. YouTube generates daily and weekly charts for Top Songs by combining official song views across the following video types:
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The official music video
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User-generated content that uses the official song
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Lyric videos
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Top Music Video charts rank official music performance by video view count. YouTube generates daily and weekly charts for Top Music Videos.
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Top Songs on Shorts rank the top 50 songs featured in Shorts. Songs are ranked based on the total number of Shorts created that feature the song. YouTube generates daily and weekly charts for Top Songs on Shorts.
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Weekly Top Artists ranks the top 100 artists by total views. An artist’s total views are based on the combined song views attributed to the artist on YouTube.
To make sure that YouTube Charts reflect the most relevant movements in music, songs that have been charting for a few months and do not show significant viewership growth may be removed from YouTube Charts per our policies.
Note: Paid advertising views on YouTube don’t count toward YouTube Charts.