Short vs Long Views
See how a channel's views are split between YouTube Shorts and long-form content. Understand which format drives more engagement, estimate the upside from format diversification, and compare channels side-by-side.
Prerequisites
- Connected AI assistant — Claude, ChatGPT, or any other supported platform
- Active NexLev account — Connect to your AI assistant to get started. Upgrade to Pro for higher quota limits.
Use the Channel Resolver to get a valid UC…
channel ID from any YouTube URL or handle.
Basic Usage
Get short vs long views for UC9XrHBgOxsNFEBXkLtEqCwA
What it Returns
- Shorts views count and long-form views count
- Percentage breakdown and short-to-long ratio
- Dominant format indicator
- AI strategic takeaway
Sample AI response:
📊 Shorts vs Long-form breakdown for UC9XrHBgOxsNFEBXkLtEqCwA
Views Summary
Shorts: 0 (0%)
Long-form: 73,597 (100%)
Total: 73,597 | Ratio: 0
Takeaway
All traffic is from long-form. No Shorts activity.
Want me to:
✓ Compare with similar channels
✓ Estimate upside from adding Shorts
✓ Break it down over time
✓ Suggest a Shorts strategy for this channel
Example Prompts
Basic analysis
Get short vs long views for UC9XrHBgOxsNFEBXkLtEqCwA
Side-by-side comparison
Compare short vs long views for UC9XrHBgOxsNFEBXkLtEqCwA and UCXGgrKt94gR6lmN4aN3mYTg
Shorts strategy request
Get short vs long views for UC9XrHBgOxsNFEBXkLtEqCwA and suggest a Shorts strategy
Upside estimation
Get short vs long views for UC9XrHBgOxsNFEBXkLtEqCwA and estimate potential from adding Shorts
Trend over time
Show me short vs long views breakdown over time for UC9XrHBgOxsNFEBXkLtEqCwA
Common Questions
What if my channel shows 0 Shorts views? No Shorts activity yet. Many established channels start at 0% and gradually add Shorts to expand reach.
How is format classified? Shorts = videos under 60 seconds. Long-form = everything else.
Troubleshooting
- Tool not responding — Check your NexLev account is active and the MCP connection is complete (see Quickstart). If you've hit your daily quota, Upgrade to Pro for higher limits.
- Incomplete data — New channels take 24–48 hours to index. Private channels won't return data.
Rate Limits
| Plan | Free | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calls per 24 h | 5 | 20 | 30 |
Per user · resets every 24 hours
Upgrade to Pro →What's Next?
- Channel Analytics — Full channel snapshot metrics
- Daily Analytics — Track day-by-day growth and engagement
- Geography & Revenue — Understand monetization by format
- Niche Overview — Analyze niche-specific format preferences
- Channel Search — Discover long-form and Shorts channels