Best Time to Upload a YouTube Video

Key Points

• Upload Time Doesn't Affect Performance Initially

  • YouTube recommends videos when viewers start opening the app.
  • If a video is uploaded at 3:00 AM, it will be recommended later when viewers open YouTube, e.g., at 10:00 AM.

• Consistency Matters

  • Uploading at a specific time consistently helps YouTube's algorithm to recommend videos better.
  • E.g., consistently uploading at 12:00 noon makes it easier for YouTube to recommend your videos at that time.

Methods to Determine Best Upload Time

1. Using YouTube Studio

   • Go to YouTube Studio → Audience section.
   • Viewers' active times are shown in purple; upload videos 1 hour before peak times.
   • Note: This info may not be available for new channels or those with few viewers.

2. Using Google Trends

   • Determine peak times based on video themes.
   • Visit Google Trends and set it to the last 7 days and YouTube search.
   • Input the theme or keywords of your video.
   • Example: Mobile Legends videos peak at 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM; cooking content peaks at 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM.

General Best Practices

• General Timing: If unsure, upload videos from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Additional Tips

• Join YouTube groups on Facebook for more tips and discussions.
• Engage with comments for requests and further questions.

Conclusion

• Combine YouTube Studio data and Google Trends to determine the best upload times.
• Consistency and theme-based timing enhance video recommendations and performance.