Viewer count: meaning, definitions and examples

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viewer count

 

[ ˈvjuːər kaʊnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media

The number of people who are currently watching a particular television program, movie, or live stream.

Synonyms

audience size, number of viewers, viewership.

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Word Description / Examples
viewer count

Used primarily in the context of live streams, online videos, and television broadcasts. It directly refers to the number of people currently watching.

  • The viewer count dropped significantly after the first half of the movie.
  • Our viewer count skyrocketed during the special event.
audience size

Broadly applies to various scenarios such as live events, presentations, and broadcasts. It refers to the total number of people present or engaged, often implying a more physical presence.

  • The speaker was pleased with the large audience size at the conference.
  • Our audience size has grown steadily over the past year.
number of viewers

Used in formal or statistical contexts to specify the exact amount of people watching or who have watched something.

  • The number of viewers for the season finale broke all previous records.
  • According to the report, the number of viewers has been increasing steadily.
viewership

Refers to the collective audience, often used in media industry contexts to discuss ratings, engagement over time, and audience demographics. It has a slightly more vague and general feel compared to 'viewer count'.

  • The show has seen a steady increase in viewership over the past few months.
  • Our viewership demographics indicate a high proportion of young adults.

Examples of usage

  • The viewer count for the new TV show reached over 1 million.
  • The live stream had a high viewer count during the gaming tournament.
Context #2 | Noun

online platforms

The total number of individuals who have watched a video or stream on a digital platform.

Synonyms

video views, watch count.

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Word Description / Examples
viewer count

Same as 'viewer count' above.

  • The viewer count for the concert reached 10,000 people last night
  • The viewer count dropped significantly during the commercial break
watch count

This term can be used interchangeably with 'video views' but is less common. It refers to how many times a video has been watched.

  • The watch count for the new trailer is going through the roof
  • They were excited to see the watch count exceed their expectations
video views

This phrase is best suited for describing the total number of times a video has been watched, often used for online platforms like YouTube.

  • Her latest tutorial got over a million video views in just two days
  • The video views on the channel have been steadily increasing

Examples of usage

  • The viewer count on the latest YouTube video surpassed 10,000 within the first hour.
  • The live stream's viewer count steadily increased as more people joined the broadcast.

Translations

Translations of the word "viewer count" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contagem de visualizações

🇮🇳 दर्शक संख्या

🇩🇪 Zuschauerzahl

🇮🇩 jumlah penonton

🇺🇦 кількість глядачів

🇵🇱 liczba widzów

🇯🇵 視聴者数 (しちょうしゃすう)

🇫🇷 nombre de spectateurs

🇪🇸 conteo de espectadores

🇹🇷 izleyici sayısı

🇰🇷 시청자 수

🇸🇦 عدد المشاهدين

🇨🇿 počet diváků

🇸🇰 počet divákov

🇨🇳 观众人数 (guānzhòng rénshù)

🇸🇮 število gledalcev

🇮🇸 fjöldi áhorfenda

🇰🇿 көрермен саны

🇬🇪 მაყურებელთა რაოდენობა

🇦🇿 tamaşaçı sayı

🇲🇽 conteo de espectadores

Etymology

The term 'viewer count' originated in the context of television ratings, where it was used to measure the popularity of TV shows. With the rise of digital platforms and live streaming, the concept of viewer count expanded to include online viewership. It plays a crucial role in determining the success and reach of media content in the modern digital age.