YouTube is changing how it counts public video views, introducing a single measurement standard across long-form videos, Shorts and live streams.

Under the updated system, a public view will be counted whenever a video starts to play or replay, regardless of the format.

YouTube said the change follows an update introduced for Shorts last year and is intended to better reflect creators’ overall exposure across the platform.

Creators are expected to see an increase in future public view counts as the new methodology is rolled out. The updated figures will also be reflected in YouTube Studio Analytics and other areas where public views are displayed.

The company said the change will not affect creator earnings or the eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program.

YouTube said having the same view-counting methodology across Shorts, long-form videos and live streams would give creators a more consistent way of measuring their reach and showcasing their audience exposure to advertisers, partners and sponsors.

The change relates to how public views are reported and does not mean creators will receive additional revenue simply because their displayed view counts increase.