YouTube Algorithm 2024: Shadow Ban Detection Methods
Jason Coleman's channel analytics from 800+ military documentary videos
Key Warning Signs
- Traffic Source Drop - Search traffic falls 40%+ while suggested stays same
- Impressions vs Clicks - High impressions, low click-through rate
- Audience Retention - Normal retention but low completion rate
Recovery Protocol
- Delete and re-upload problematic video
- Change title/keywords minimally
- Create community post explaining context