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⚠️ YouTube Algorithm Penalty Detector

Detect if your channel or specific videos are being suppressed by YouTube's algorithm.

What you get

Suppression probability score, comparison of your expected vs. actual view velocity, 8-factor penalty likelihood analysis (engagement bait, topic shift, low retention pattern, metadata mismatch etc.), and step-by-step recovery checklist.

Input: Paste a YouTube video URL to scan for penalty signals (e.g. youtube.com/watch?v=...)

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How it works

  1. Paste the link — Paste a YouTube video URL to scan for penalty signals (e.g. youtube.com/watch?v=...)
  2. Run the analysis — Click Analyse. The report streams in live, usually within 10 seconds.
  3. Work the action list — Read the headline scores, then fix the top item in the prioritised action list. Re-run to compare.

Guide: how to use Algorithm Penalty Detector

When views fall off a cliff, creators assume a penalty. Usually it is not — it is a run of weak thumbnails, a topic drift, or a retention pattern the system has noticed. But sometimes something specific is suppressing distribution, and the recovery differs by cause. The Algorithm Penalty Detector reads a video by URL, compares its expected view velocity with actual, scores eight suppression factors, and gives a recovery checklist in order.

Read the full guide (6 min) →

Frequently asked questions

Is Algorithm Penalty Detector free to use?

Algorithm Penalty Detector is a Pro-tier tool. Unlock it with the one-time Creator pack ($20 / 120 runs) or the Pro plan ($29.99/mo, 15 runs a day).

What do I need to enter?

Paste a YouTube video URL to scan for penalty signals (e.g. youtube.com/watch?v=...). VidCola fetches the public statistics via the YouTube Data API and runs the AI analysis on top — no channel login needed.

What does the report include?

Suppression probability score, comparison of your expected vs. actual view velocity, 8-factor penalty likelihood analysis (engagement bait, topic shift, low retention pattern, metadata mismatch etc.), and step-by-step recovery checklist.

How is this different from YouTube Studio?

YouTube Studio shows what happened. Algorithm Penalty Detector explains why and ends with a prioritised action list so you know exactly what to change first.

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