Is the Algorithm Punishing Your Channel?
Wondering if the algorithm is punishing your channel? In most cases, it’s not punishment—it’s performance-based filtering. YouTube doesn’t “shadowban” creators, but if your videos get low click-through rates, poor watch time, or minimal engagement, the algorithm stops recommending them. Sudden drops in views usually mean your content isn’t matching viewer interest or platform trends. Inconsistent uploads, drastic shifts in content type, or weak titles/thumbnails can also hurt discoverability. The good news? You can recover. Analyze your analytics, improve your intros, thumbnails, and posting frequency, and re-align with what your audience actually watches. The algorithm rewards value and viewer satisfaction—so if you give people what they want to watch, your channel can bounce back and grow again.