The counters under the videos on YouTube include the number of views and likes of the videos. Under normal circumstances, the numbers here do not change unless the page is refreshed. With the new update, these numbers will be updated instantly whether you watch the video or pause it.
Although there is no statement from Google, it seems that some users were selected for testing. Judging by the information in Reddit posts in October, there will also be an animation for instant updates. This animation rotates and updates the numbers, just like mechanical counters.
Google is testing the new feature.
Some users state that they are not very happy with this update and want to turn off the instant update feature if they have the chance to change it. In general, users say that this animation distracts them. Of course, these animations or counters do not appear when the content is watched in full screen.
It looks like this feature is currently being tested by a small group of users. This update does not seem to make much sense for many people, but content producers may benefit from the new feature if it spreads. For example, during the live broadcast, the number of viewers can be seen instantly, how many people viewed the video, and the number of instant likes can be important indicators in terms of evaluating the content.
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