Enter a channel's total video count and active date range to calculate average upload frequency — per day, week, month, and year.
Find these numbers on the channel's Videos tab
Enter total video count and the first upload date to calculate frequency.
Channel Radar records publish dates for every video on every channel you track. See upload patterns visually and compare competitors without counting manually.
FAQ
How do I find a channel's upload frequency?
Go to the channel's Videos tab on YouTube and note the total number of videos, plus the date of the first and most recent upload. Enter those values into the calculator above to get the average upload frequency.
Why does upload frequency matter for competitor research?
Upload cadence is one of the clearest signals of a channel's investment level. A channel posting 5 videos per week is operating very differently from one posting monthly. Tracking upload frequency helps you understand how aggressively competitors are publishing.
What upload frequency is considered high for YouTube?
Daily uploads or more is very high frequency, common for news or shorts-focused channels. 3–5 per week is high for standard content. 1–2 per week is typical for most creators. Monthly or less is low frequency. There is no single "right" cadence — it depends on the content type and channel strategy.
Does posting more often help a channel grow faster?
Frequency alone does not guarantee growth. Channels need to balance cadence with content quality. That said, consistent upload schedules do help with audience retention and algorithmic distribution.
How does Channel Radar track upload frequency?
Channel Radar syncs video data for every channel in your workspace and records publish dates. You can see upload patterns visually and compare cadences across your channels and competitors without counting videos manually.