Yes, YouTube Shorts offers dedicated analytics through YouTube Studio. Creators can track various metrics such as views, watch time, likes, comments, shares, subscribers gained, audience retention, and traffic sources. These analytics are available both on desktop and via the YouTube Studio mobile app. Metrics specific to Shorts help creators understand how their short-form videos are performing and what content resonates with viewers. However, the native analytics have notable limitations, such as no competitor benchmarking, no custom reporting, and no cross-platform comparison.

So, if you are a brand, agency, or managing social at scale and you need more granular insights, competitive analysis, or multi-platform reporting, you should consider investing in a third-party social media analytics platform such as Socialinsider.

Reaching 1,000 views on a YouTube Short is a positive milestone, especially for new or growing channels. Here’s what typically happens:

1. Shorts that gain traction (like reaching 1,000 views) may be promoted more in the Shorts feed, increasing their exposure.

2. Higher view counts can lead to increased engagement (likes, comments, shares) and potentially more subscribers.

3. As of 2024–2025, YouTube Shorts are eligible for monetization if your channel meets certain criteria (e.g., 500 subscribers and 3 million Shorts views in the past 90 days). For 1,000 views, the earnings are typically low—on average, creators earn between $0.01 and $0.06 per 1,000 views, though this can vary based on factors like region and audience.

4. Videos with higher view counts appear more credible to viewers and may encourage further organic growth.

You can check the view count of a YouTube Short in several ways:

On Your Channel (Desktop):
- Go to YouTube Studio.
- Click on the Content tab to see all your uploaded videos.
- Each Short will display its view count next to the video.
- For detailed analytics, click the Analytics icon next to the video.

On Your Channel (Mobile):
- Open the YouTube Studio app.
- Tap on Analytics at the bottom.
- Select the video for a detailed breakdown, including views, watch time, and engagement.

Directly on the YouTube App:
- Navigate to your Shorts feed or your channel’s Shorts tab.
- The view count appears at the bottom of each Short’s thumbnail.
- For more details, tap the three dots on the Short, select Description, and the view count will be displayed.