What 40,000 Videos Tell Us About The Trending Tab

Why HN readers recommended it

Cited in threads on YouTube algorithms and creator complaints as a data-driven look at the trending tab.

This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.

Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

Coffee Break

Topic

youtube trending algorithm

Format

commentary

Level

general

HN recommenders in dataset

3

HN mentions in dataset

5

Recommendation years in dataset

2019–2020

These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.

From the original HN conversations

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• Here's an excellent video breaking down with extremely compelling data how the "trending" tab is very heavily manipulated in favor of mainstream media sources: [VIDEO] What's interesting is that extreme bias in the US is not seen in Canada. Though I'm not sure it's stated …

• This is a video I recall watching recently that backs up your point. Not sure if anyone has refuted this person's points but they are pretty alarming no matter what side of isle you sit. [VIDEO] (What 40,000 Videos Tell Us About The Trending Tab)

• Another excellent analysis of what Trends on YouTube [0] "Is the trending tab rigged against creators? Is late night dominating the charts? Why does it feel your favorite controversial creator never trends. All of that and more, in the first ever data-driven look at the …