THIS Is YouTube's NEW AB Thumbnail Testing Feature and How To Use It

KZbin has rolled out their thumbnail testing feature to 50,000 channels so far and more are on the way. This video shares everything you need to know about KZbin's new a/b thumbnail testing feature.
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[@NickNimmin]

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[@mySeaPrince_]

I don't think you have done a video about the other option.. auto generated and if there is a way of making use of it.. (maybe as a guide or idea) ie is the auto generated a random choice or does it actually analyse the video? Just thinking if there's a point in the video that is rewatched.. could there be a potential Thumbnail. btw Yellow? arrow might have been better on the black background.

[@OrientalPearl]

I first found your channel in 2019 when I had almost zero subs. You helped me a lot in reaching 1M this year. Thank you!

[@NickNimmin]

Oh nice! Congratulations on your first million!!!! 👊🤓

[@onlycatse]

@@NickNimmin why the 🤓👊 emoji?

[@YogaBlissDance]

Wow I know your channel, you are non-Chinese who speaks Chinese really well! Wow.

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Definitely looking forward to this feature rolling out to my channel. Great video Nick

[@NickNimmin]

It's really interesting to see the results when you get it.

[@makeitfun_clashroyale]

why I don't have it? I can just upload 1, not even test 2

[@CalmSoundsGood]

So helpful as always. Good stuff. Thanks, Nick

[@coastaldiva]

Thank you for this tutorial. I’ve been waiting for this. I hope I get the feature soon.

[@NickNimmin]

I hope so too!

[@ssimplybeautiful]

Thank you for making video on this update. I am working on improving thumbnails of my KZbin videos. For me, it takes a lot of time in making thumbnails. And, this feature is helpful. I will definitely try it.

[@MadMikeNetwork]

THIS IS INTERESTING!!! KZbin making positive progress

[@ElusivG]

Hopefully they can add back dislikes soon

[@GabeReyes]

Patiently waiting for this feature! I'm sure it'll be great for a lot of creators!!

[@DarthShadie]

Thanks, Nick, this was really informative. Especially the part about those slight changes, when best to test that.

[@MrsCarQuestionsAnswered]

We have it! It is very interesting... Its been nice to see how people react differently to images, words, and colors.

[@NickNimmin]

It really is! I love just tossing in random ideas just to see if something stands out...lol.

[@3dchick]

Super interesting! Cannot wait to start testing! ❤

[@johnclay7644]

informative news Thanks Nick.

[@AmazingYachtDestinations]

Can't wait that it is available for everyone. Thank you for sharing how it works.

[@NickNimmin]

My pleasure! 🤓👊

[@mindysdiamondmoment]

Cool...hope I get this option soon

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I am so excited about this feature, waiting as patiently as I can 😂

[@barbnorton]

Thank you. I’m looking forward to this! I usually have to decide between 2-3 thumbnails, so this will be fun to see who wins. I remember Mr. Beast said they add hair to all his thumbnails so it looks more like him when he became popular, so everyone recognizes the thumbnail.🙃 Yet, my goals are different from him, so I’m with you. Be you -not an old version of you.👍🏽

[@NickNimmin]

"be you, not an old version of you" - love it!

[@playingthemomgame]

Great informational video, can’t wait to try this when I get access! Love that it is based on watch time vs CTR. And hey I got a cameo! 🤩😄

[@allthingscrochet]

Thanks! I just got this feature today.

[@CalmingKittenMultiverse]

Sounds great! I always here from KZbin Channel Growth videos that you should make more than one thumbnail to figure out what makes a viewer want to click. I know they already had A B testing in TubeBuddy, but I think it will be much more effective built into the video uploader. Looking forward to this change!!

[@green84ig]

Love the in depth knowledge you share 👏🏽👏🏽

[@NickNimmin]

🤓👊

[@KKSlivechannel1329]

Much love 💕

[@oldclassiccarUK]

*That's an interesting feature, many of the videos I do are of car shows and the potential to try wildly varying thumbnails will put this new feature to good test - when I get access to it. Thanks for the walk-thru.*

[@FranksPianoscape]

I'm waiting for this feature!!! Can't wait!😊

[@lorettaromero3205]

Very interesting great idea. Nick you're the best.

[@pixienix]

finally!! I'm really looking forward to this update and cannot wait to play around with it, thanks for sharing!

[@NickNimmin]

👊 🤓

[@videditke]

Thanks for all the tips on your channel on how to grow on KZbin...had to restart all over again but at least am seeing some small progress

[@amethyststreasures]

Im so excited for this!

[@DoItWithPaulie]

i really cant wait for this to happen. been making multiple thumbs to get ready

[@ElfSixDave]

Literally today, I changed a thumbnail on my latest video that wasn't getting views, (actually, it was the 4th thumbnail that I had used), and bingo, the views started instantly. Just goes to show different thumbnails work. So this feature will be used by me all the time.

[@MichelleSmithCreations]

Hi Nick, thank you for the info on the new feature that is coming. I will defiantly put that tool to good use. I was wondering if you have a video on when is a good time to start looking for a manager to help with brand deals. How do I find a company who is familiar with our creator industry? What should I look for in a management person/company and what should I expect to pay for the service? I have done some research and have not been able to find the information I am looking for. Thanks for any information that you can share. Love your videos they have helped my channel grow from the beginning.

[@mziyandamdai3219]

Thank you

[@UpnDown245]

Great news about thumbnail thanks

[@Farawaynow]

Love this, I need all the help I can get in regards to watch time.

[@AlexCrews]

Wow, this is awesome

[@Primetime210]

I don't have this feature yet. So I will come back later to this video when I do have the feature. If that is ok?

[@DeCookingTouch]

Thanks for sharing..

[@YogaBlissDance]

you mentioned this didn't get lots of views-well NOW that it's coming out, we are here to get your wisdom!

[@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt]

I’m still waiting to get this option.

[@NickNimmin]

Coming soon. :)

[@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt]

@@NickNimmin I always make 4 thumbnails per video and rotate them out once YT slows down its impression rate. If the views are decent then I keep the original.

[@nateblanch5045]

Can’t wait to get this I’d love to make 3 different versions of my thumbnail Thanks.

[@ReadySteadyExcel]

Can't wait to get this feature. Game changer!

[@SusMagus]

Thank you Nick. I was looking for information on this :D I can't wait til they all it on me channel. Cause thumbnails are the hardest. Thanks again

[@NickNimmin]

🤓👊

[@MannyWalks]

Can't wait for this feature! 🔥 FYI for this video I got the ABC thumbnail 😁

[@MashTec]

A great new feature. Thanks for lettings know about it and your thoughts 👍🏻

[@NickNimmin]

No problem 👍

[@ExploringTheGreatOutdoors844]

Really cool!👍

[@AllRounderVideosChannel275]

Nice video 👍🏻

[@HUSTLERS1]

Good information

[@peachxtaehyung]

I am anxiously awaiting it for my channel! I hope that it helps my channel and videos out i need it lol

[@thestandoutpodcast]

KZbin stepping up its game with A/B Thumbnail Testing. Excited to see how this A/B testing feature helps creators like us optimize visuals for maximum click-through rates.

[@KKSlivechannel1329]

Awesome job man 👨

[@NickNimmin]

Thanks! 👍

[@TheMentalHealthToolbox]

Love this💯 I wonder if I can go back to old videos and add testing🤔

[@NickNimmin]

Yes you can.

[@TheMentalHealthToolbox]

@@NickNimmin thanks! Realized after watching the rest of your video that you implied this🙏 really appreciate you Nick! Hope all is well with you.-Patrick

[@RebeccaRohrHome]

Great information 😊

[@NickNimmin]

Glad you think so!

[@jessiesdroneadventures7464]

Just found out that I have this feature! Can't wait to use it!

[@NickNimmin]

Nice!!

[@ThatJunkman]

I just noticed this today, let me upload 3 of them at once, first time doing it! Can't wait to see how it goes

[@Balrogx]

i dont have it and i need it soooooooo bad! CMON KZbin SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!. Thanks Nick for your knowledge.

[@NickNimmin]

Hahahahahaha!

[@TheFlybyman]

Thanks!

[@brbacademy]

Waiting

[@marksidebottomcrafts124]

nick got the thumbnail test ab feature thankyou

[@NickNimmin]

Nice!

[@DomAZ]

I don't have this feature yet but looks promising.

[@NickNimmin]

You will in the future.

[@Mazzy_Arts]

This my first time I'm hearing of this feature!

[@robbiesflytyingchannel]

This is a great tool!

[@BriangjohnsonTv]

BOOM!!!

[@NickNimmin]

🤓👊

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Can u do an in debth video about vertical lives. How to do polls. 3rd party services. Like stream yard for multiple guest. And everthing else. Yt is pushing it

[@NickNimmin]

Stay tuned!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@NickNimmin sweet thanks , qlways can count on u

[@Andyatk2018]

This looks like a cool thing, I think I can say for us all that we sometimes struggle to pick a good thumbnail

[@wellnessdaddy]

helpful... thank you

[@NickNimmin]

🤓👊

[@PaphosLife]

Well done! A spam-free informative film that was genuinely useful.

[@NickNimmin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Adventureswithbecky]

Is it going to be rolled out in the studio app, too, or only on desktop?

[@Mazzy_Arts]

Oh I'm hoping everything now, I need this feature on studio app, I don't have desktop. I pray to god!

[@NickNimmin]

I’m not sure.

[@gueberninja]

this is king!!

[@LilCraftyNook]

Well, *I* like your face!! 😄This is great, thank you SO much for the in depth how to!!

[@SXSFURY]

I learned something today.

[@AdventuresThatROCK]

Can you do this after a video is already uploaded or only at the time of upload?

[@NickNimmin]

Both (once you have it).

[@popfuntoplay]

Any idea when this will be widely available?

[@NickNimmin]

Everyone is supposed to have it by the end of the year.

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

Still waiting for this to be available on my channels because i've heard about it for so long now. Hope it's soon. Beard color? :P lol Red beard

[@NickNimmin]

So far the beard colors are not making a difference...hahahaha

[@ExploringTheGreatOutdoors844]

4:59 love your beard

[@fangpapai]

❤

[@WORLDEMPIREZG250]

I'm love you from Africa!

[@NickNimmin]

🤓 ✋

[@SpicyAF]

The beard is divine❤

[@Luke.Wakelin]

Is there a set public release date for this? Or is it gonna be rolled out at a random time

[@NickNimmin]

Right now, its sometime in 2024.

[@TheJourneyofJosh]

I wish they had put an A/B/C title test with the thumbnails.. 3 different title / thumbnail combinations would be way better!

[@Vermingum]

This is great but I don't see the option. When will it fully come out?

[@NickNimmin]

As mentioned early in the video, it should rollout sometime later in 2024.

[@Vermingum]

@@NickNimmin thanks

[@adventureswithtime]

If we do an A/B test when our video is first published, won't the fact that all our subscribed viewers are going to be served our thumbnail affect the results? If so, should we wait a couple of days (or some other time period) before initiating such a test?

[@NickNimmin]

Yes. Publish and test. Wait 3 days and test again. Wait 28 days and test again. You can toss one in the middle too if you want.

[@Tawnypeltwcue]

Wow

[@RaceToGlory11308]

Any idea of how long this will take to roll out to all creators? Great vid!

[@NickNimmin]

Even KZbin won't put a timeframe on it. For now, later in 2024.

[@MosesJSaldanha]

You’re the best ❤

[@NickNimmin]

🤓👊

[@NoLumberLeftBehind]

What do you think the minimum number of views on a video will give a valid test? For example, I only have a few videos out so far and the top 2 are 2.1k and 1.7k. Also is it worth it to spend a little time going back on some older videos or just go with the new releases?

[@NickNimmin]

If you’re still getting impressions on old videos then they can have tests also.

[@SilverHunterN]

1:50 This option isn't there for me yet, it gives me two options, being "Change" and "Download". Until I get the "test and compare" option, no point watching past 1:50

[@NickNimmin]

A LOT of creators out there patiently waiting.

[@AmLescano]

Muito interessante esse recurso de dublagem automática.

[@NickNimmin]

It sure is!

[@PenniestoDollars]

My current video is not showing the thumbnail to viewers. I can see it on my end. I have changed it, made sure it was the right format and size, chosen a screenshot from YT of the video, used a different computer to upload it and it still shows a gray thumbnail with 3 dots to the viewer for the thumbnail. What would cause this?

[@NickNimmin]

It could just be a display glitch. although if the file size for the thumbnail was too big, it might not take - but you typically get an error message in that case. Right now, what looks like a frame from the video as your thumbnail on the most recent video.

[@MathTutoringCenter981]

thanks for the tips

[@theprimallifestyle]

So I understand this correctly, does this only work on new content or can I go back to previously posted content, design new thumbnails for that older content and test them out?

[@NickNimmin]

You can go back to old videos and use it too. All of the videos on your channel will have the option.

[@WEAREWHATWEEAT24.7]

hey nick! when we will be able to use it as well?

[@NickNimmin]

KZbin have not committed to a rollout date except to say by the end of 2024.

[@jeanettemasontv1416]

Hey Nick NIMMIN 😊👋

[@NickNimmin]

👋

[@AzeemDesigners]

Finally a Great Update for KZbin Thumbnail Designers. 😂

[@Kirkyeehee]

I've been waiting forever for this tool to come out. Unfortunately, I'll have to wait just a bit longer as I am not one of the 50,000. I can't wait for this to roll out to more users though.

[@RapidRepair]

So if this feature is unlocked on our channel, we will only see that option during the initial upload? Not after the videos been public for a while?

[@NickNimmin]

You’ll always see it.

[@namastebharat007]

I hope this channel never ends and keeps spreading happiness❤

[@targetaudience]

Been checking almost daily for this, still nothing 😭

[@NickNimmin]

Hang in there!

[@BeccalynnGaming]

Have you done a video on obs using vertical live stream that gets picked up on KZbin shorts

[@NickNimmin]

Not yet. A video on the vert live streaming is coming soon.

[@BeccalynnGaming]

@@NickNimmin good I see other videos but think u can explain better

[@Mazzy_Arts]

I need to keep up with KZbin news, this is intresting, tho would one of the 50 thousand channels be based on subcount or just about every channel no matter what gets the feature?

[@NickNimmin]

They were picked based on how active and some are likely in a beta testing group as well. Big and smaller channels.

[@Mazzy_Arts]

​@@NickNimmin oh well in that case, looks like need to be starting my channel first video.

[@Mazzy_Arts]

UPDATE: I uploaded my first video yesterday, just 52 subscribers, hopefully I get the feature.

[@MoreCreativeGFX]

that's what I want

[@ExcellentDude]

Can this be done with existing videos? or is it only for new videos? I'd love to go back and test the thumbnails on older videos

[@NickNimmin]

Yes, existing videos are doable.