Analytics
Average View Duration
Définition
Average view duration shows how long viewers watch your video before leaving, expressed in seconds or as a percentage of total duration. A high score (ideally > 50% of total duration) signals to YouTube that your content is engaging and worth recommending. It's one of the most direct indicators of perceived video quality.
Benchmark
Excellent: > 60% · Good: 40–60% · Needs improvement: < 40%
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