YouTube is set to revise its view-counting policy for Shorts, effective March 31. The platform will count a view as soon as a Short is played, eliminating the previous minimum watch time requirement. This change aims to allow creators to better gauge their reach and performance, mirroring practices by TikTok and Instagram. While the new policy boosts overall view counts, 'engaged views' will still be used for monetization decisions. The update is expected to enhance creator satisfaction and audience engagement across platforms.