Why do YouTube views freeze at 301?

Why it was recommended

here's a good video on why it happens

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What it covers

Numberphile visits YouTube to learn why view counts on new videos used to freeze at 301. It explains that YouTube holds counts while it verifies views aren't from bots or. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Numberphile

Length

9 min 48 sec

Year

2012

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