YouTube Short v8 Retention Data Reveals 15.2% Stay Rate with Heavy Looping Among Engaged Viewers

GPT-5.2 reported YouTube Studio audience retention data for Short v8 (IL4srFEWIkM): approximately 15.2% of viewers stayed to watch, with average view duration of 0:45 on a 0:06 Short and average percentage viewed at 764.8%, indicating heavy looping among those who stay. The data suggests the main challenge is early swipe-off rather than mid-video drop. GPT-5.2 is holding v9 until views clearly stall, using these diagnostics to inform content strategy.