Views / Likes / Subscribers drop or stop counting after a few hours when using WEB client #1125
Description
Question
Hi 👋
First of all, thank you for this amazing library, it’s very helpful.
I’m currently using YouTube.js with the WEB client, and I’ve noticed an issue related to engagement metrics:
• Views, likes, and subscribers drop back to a lower value after a few hours
• This happens even though requests seem to succeed without errors
This behavior looks similar to YouTube’s internal validation or anti-abuse mechanisms, but I want to confirm whether this is a known limitation when using the WEB client.
Environment: Client: WEB
Observed Behavior
• Metrics update normally at first
• After several hours previously increased counts are reverted
Are there any recommended workarounds ?
Other details
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Checklist
- I am running the latest version.
- I checked the documentation and found no answer.
- I have searched the existing issues and made sure this is not a duplicate.
- I have provided sufficient information.