Explanation of our retention statistics for Youtube
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Below you will find the details of our retention statistics for Youtube on Dailyfy.

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Audience Watch Ratio
- Represented by the dotted blue curve
- Shows the percentage of viewers who continue to watch the video at each point in its duration
- Starts at 100% at the beginning and gradually decreases
- Shows how viewer interest changes throughout the video
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Relative Retention Performance
- Represented by the solid purple curve
- Compares your video’s retention performance to similar videos on YouTube
- A rising curve indicates that your video is holding more attention than average
- A flat or downward curve suggests that viewers lose interest more quickly
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Started Watching
- Represented by the vertical green line
- Shows the number of people who have started watching the video
- Gives an idea of the initial appeal of your content
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Stopped Watching
- Represented by the vertical red line
- Shows exactly when viewers stop watching the video
- Helps identify weak or less interesting points in your content
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Total Segment Impressions
- Represented by the blue line on the right
- Shows the total number of times the video was displayed to users
- Measures the potential reach of your content
Interpretation of the graph:
- The first moments of the video are crucial: many viewers start watching
- The retention curve shows that interest is gradually decreasing
- Some points show peaks where viewers stay longer, indicating particularly engaging moments
Tips to improve retention:
- Analyze when viewers stop watching
- Create compelling content from the start
- Keep the video engaged
- Use these metrics to refine your content
These metrics help you understand how your audience is interacting with your videos and improve your YouTube content strategy.
