I have a few very popular videos with lots of views and likes, just after 10 years they're getting outdated and need upgrading.

I know in that location must be a style to replace the videos without losing views or likes. Everywhere I search it says it can't be done, only I know it Tin because the evidence is at that place on YouTube.

Case in indicate:

  • Search YouTube for 'Take On Me' by A-ha.
    The video recently became only the second 80's music video to gain over a billion views, with the video being present on YouTube since 2010.
  • However, in Dec 2019, Aha replaced the video with a 4K version, which also featured a completely different introduction.
  • NO views were lost. How did they do that?

I've been hunting high and low for an reply but non found anything yet. Whatsoever ideas anyone?

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Ola Ström

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asked May 5, 2020 at 23:38

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So from what I've found, you cannot replace the video without losing comments and views. This is because each video uploaded gets a unique URL. There accept been other music videos that take washed the same thing you described. Those channels are so large though, they might accept special privileges not available to the boilerplate user. What most people do is add an annotation to the video with a link to the new video stating that the video has been updated. Making changes to the title to inform viewers of the status of the video helps also. Sorry, I know that'due south not the answer you were looking for.

answered May 6, 2020 at eighteen:17

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ane

  • Thanks for your respond, Unfortunately YouTube removed annotations a few years back. You can but add a link at the finish of the video now. I've tried it on my videos, and shortened them besides, but it doesn't wait skillful. I call back this is something YouTube really needs to address. Thanks any way.

    May 6, 2020 at 19:34

At the moment you could add a card at the showtime of your video linking to its new version.

answered Aug 26, 2020 at 12:00

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I just need to insert a PowerPoint slide over a few frames of the video to cover up an error. Idea for Future YouTube Pattern Solution: There must be some way for YouTube to REUSE a URL of the quondam video and use it once again for the replaced video. Vimeo, for example, just has a REPLACE button. So Replace would simply reuse the erstwhile URL and delete the old video while keeping all of the analytics. RonB_USA

answered Mar v at six:33

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