# How YouTube Video Length Affects Algorithm Performance

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Podcast: [YouTube Marketing with Fexingo: Channel Growth, Video SEO, and Long-Form Audience Building](https://stenobird.com/podcast/youtube-marketing-with-fexingo-channel-growth-video-seo-and-long-form-audience-building-7871714)
Published: 2026-07-16T06:32:20+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/youtube-marketing/episode-0115.mp3
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## Resource

Lucas and Luna dive into the debate around optimal YouTube video length for the algorithm in mid-2026. They analyze recent data from a 2025-2026 study of 50,000 channels showing that 12-to-18-minute videos outperform both shorter and longer content in terms of recommended impressions and audience retention. Lucas explains the 'mid-roll sweet spot' theory, referencing a case study of a tech review channel that doubled its watch time by lengthening videos from 8 to 14 minutes. Luna challenges with counterexamples from successful Shorts-first channels, and they discuss how viewer intent and topic depth should guide length decisions. The episode includes a low-key listener support mention around the 75% mark. #YouTubeAlgorithm #VideoLength #ChannelGrowth #WatchTime #AudienceRetention #ContentStrategy #YouTubeSEO #MidRollAds #Marketing #DigitalMarketing #YouTubeMarketing #LongFormContent #VideoSEO #CreatorEconomy #YouTubeTips #ContentMarketing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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