YouTube Video Length Optimizer

Optimal duration for your niche + video type

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YouTube video length optimizer

Optimal length for your video type + niche. Data-backed ranges.

How to use this tool

  1. 1

    Pick video type

    Tutorial, vlog, review, etc.

  2. 2

    Pick niche

    Different niches tolerate different lengths.

  3. 3

    See optimal range

    With retention expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Longer videos = more watchtime?
Only if retention stays high. 30-min video with 20% retention = 6 min watched. 10-min video with 60% retention = 6 min watched. Same total. Shorter + retained > longer + dropped.
What about Shorts?
60s max. Shorter is better — 15-30s wins attention. Use Shorts as a funnel to long-form, not as the full medium.

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