>>104638230https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/373195597Lmao they addressed the dumb restricted mode theory
>So, what could cause some creators to report a drop in views?>When we get reports like these, our first step is to check for any technical issues or bugs. Our deep dive into many areas confirmed that our viewership systems are working correctly. >There are many reasons that individual channels may see view fluctuations, but there is no systemic issue that is impacting creators.>If your channel is experiencing a drop in view counts, this could be happening for a few reasons:>Return to the Baseline: Some channels that had high-performing videos are now seeing viewership return to their normal baseline. It can feel like a drop, but it's more so a leveling-off after a big spike.>Seasonal Viewing Habits: Every year we see significant shifts in viewership, especially around August as summer ends. This is a normal part of the yearly cycle.>Viewers Using Ad Blockers & Other Content Blocking Tools: Ad blockers and other extensions can impact the accuracy of reported view counts. Channels whose audiences include a higher proportion of users utilizing such tools may see more fluctuations in traffic related to updates to these tools.>On-Platform Competition: Viewers could be watching other videos, channels, and topics on YouTube, which is typical. Basicallly confirming the adblock theory
