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#1 YouTube A/B
Testing Tool
Get more clicks and views. Test the best version of your YouTube video.
Don’t guess, test. Run different thumbnails (titles too!) for your video and reach your max potential of views, clicks and earnings. We make it simple.
🧪 Test as many thumbnails as you want. Hourly or daily.
🔬 A/B test thumbnails, titles, or both! Find the winners.
📊 See simple, clear metrics: understand what works
🤝 Collaborate with teammates across different channels
🚀 Revive old, under-performing videos
🎥 Video: What's Thumbnail Test like?
Above is a video that shows what it's like using Thumbnail Test.
What if you video could have gone viral - but it just didn't have the right thumbnail.
And even worse: what if the right answer was, in fact, that 2nd or 3rd idea you've had for the thumbnail - but you just went with another one.
Thumbnail Test lets you reach the max potential of your videos 🚀
Curious to see what it could do to your videos...?
What if that 2nd thumbnail idea was your ticket to going viral on YouTube?
Loved by 1,000+ customers
Makes the difference between a "great" and a "would have been great" video
Arvid Kahl
The Bootstrapped Founder
“I changed the thumb on a vid that was stuck at 15k views after 21 days and it took off and hit 120k”
Machining and Microwaves
YouTube Channel
"I prefer it over YouTube's internal split testing feature.
Matt Kadish
Salty Nerd Podcast
The Thumbnail Test effect
Recently, 16,892 tests have generated 10,102,499 extra views for our users
After
Before
Before Thumbnail Test
You’re just guessing which thumbnail works best
You can only wonder if your video has missed out on it’s true, maximum potential
You get into “analysis paralysis” regarding a thumbnail + title combination
Your gut feeling is your best choice
With your thumbnail + title combination, your video either does well OR it’s slowly becoming irrelevant
After Thumbnail Test
You know which thumbnail performs best, thanks to tests
You now know you’re reaching your video’s maximum potential
Your video either goes viral OR you know there’s something else you have to tweak
No more gut feeling - data confirms calculated decisions
You can revive old videos which are underperforming, thus reaching max potential
"It's an amazing tool and I am just beginning to get the hang of it. Just look at how the old videos are picking up again!"
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Mahesh Shenoy\
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FloatHeadPhysics\
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400,000+ subscribers
Everything you need to get every view possible
Test Thumbnails, Titles, or Both \
Get the most out of every video by testing every part of it Test as many options as you want \
Why stop at A/B tests? Run A/B/C/D/E tests and see which one performs the best Test Daily Or Hourly \
Don't want to wait for your results? Run an hourly test and get results by tomorrow Automatic Analytics Collection \
Just open up YouTube Studio, and our Chrome Extension will grab all the data instantly
"Beautifully crafted software"
Pat Walls
Starter Story
"Thumbnail test is a brilliant tool"
CrackAddictz
YouTube Channel
"Has helped me get millions of views I otherwise would not have gotten"
Jake Thomas
Creator
How do we compare to YouTube's feature?
YouTube's "Test & Compare" vs Thumbnail Test
Set more than 3 thumbnails in a test (unlimited really)
See more metrics, besides "watch time" for assessing a test
Sort the results based on the metric you want
Set daily or hourly tests
Select which data to base the test on
Test titles
Test title+thumbnail combinations
Control the length of the test
AI suggestions for Titles (more AI features coming soon!)
Do classic OR consecutive A/B tests
Turn old, underperforming videos into winners: revive old videos
And much more!
While YouTube's "Test & Compare" is a great place to start, Thumbnail Test is the power user tool for the Pro users. Unlock the full superpowers of A/B testing and reach your MAXIMUM potential.
Try Thumbnail Test → See how we compare with Youtube
What people say about ThumbnailTest
Creators call ThumbnailTest their "secret weapon" after starting to use it
“I changed my thumbnail on YouTube because I wasn’t getting any views - and my video exploded.”
From 40k views → 1.5M views
Nolan Molt
Think Media
"A strategy that can help you blow up videos"
From 10k views → 100k views
Marcus Jones
Creator
"You NEED this tool"
Tim
Concise Tech
"You need to maximize the chances of good performance"
From 1,000 views → 100k views
Profit Multiplier
Creator
Who we've helped
565,089,846+
Total Subscribers of Customers
1,000+
Channels Served
2,598,072,155+
Views Measured
“HOLY SH!T Just found the GREATEST website for YouTube Title & Thumbnail A/B Testing 🤩 You can test EVERY video on your channel (the website changes it for you) Then see which performed the best and get the most out of your content :) And HALF THE PRICE OF COMPETITORS 😳”
ElectricityWave
@ElectricityWave
“A website like this is every Youtuber's dream because it literally gets you more views. Especially since I'm in such a competitive gaming niche, analytics are super important to study. Having the ability to do tests has saved videos of mine that were underperforming.”
Garfield
@garfieldisdoc
“ThumbnailTest has been an incredible tool for me and my teams as it saves time and lots of guesswork by finding the highest-performance thumbnail for our video and letting it perform the way it should. Could not recommend this tool enough for any person or team that is looking to increase their CTR and views.”
Vexian
@Vexian
“As a creator who focuses on making and saving money, I have to make intentional decisions about where I want to spend my money in my creative process and Thumbnail Test is a no brainier. It's become such a standard part of my creative workflow that I even use it to test older thumbnails. It's truly worth every penny.”
Tech Tris
@TristanThomasYT
“I love this tool. Much more affordable & easier to use than TubeBuddy, and just as effective (if not more) for A/B tests”
Aprilynne Alter
@AprilynneAlter
“I love this tool because it demonstrates how important a good thumbnail and title are with real results. ThumbnailTest.com is a no-brainer for anyone that wants to take creating content on YouTube seriously.”
Lowco
@LowcoTV
Pro plans for less than daily coffee ☕, but just as necessary
Indie creator? Part of a bigger team? There’s a feature rich, affordable solution for you
Basic
Save 0%
$29
/month
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
1 Channel
1 Team Member included
(extra seat: $19/mo)
14-day money back guarantee
Pro
Save 0%
$49
/month
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 3 Channels
Video Automation*
API Access
Zapier Integration
3 Team Members included
(extra seat: $19/mo)
Premium Support
Most popular!
14-day money back guarantee
Business
Save 0%
$99
/month
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 10 Channels
Video Automation*
API Access
Zapier Integration
3 Team Members included
(extra seat: $19/mo)
Premium Support
Bulk discounts for more channels
14-day money back guarantee
Channel < 10,000 subscribers?
We believe we'll grow together. Get the Basic plan for 40% less, until you reach 10k subscribers.
Basic
2 months free
$32
/month
Billed yearly
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
1 Channel
1 Team Member included
(extra seat: $19/mo)
14-day money back guarantee
Pro
3 months free!
$44
/month
Billed yearly
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 3 Channels
Video Automation*
API Access
Zapier Integration
3 Team Members included
(extra seat: $19/mo)
Premium Support
Most popular!
14-day money back guarantee
Business
3 months free!
$75
/month
Billed yearly
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 10 Channels
Video Automation*
API Access
Zapier Integration
3 Team Members included
(extra seat: $19/mo)
Premium Support
Bulk discounts for more channels
14-day money back guarantee
Channel < 10,000 subscribers?
We believe we'll grow together. Get the Basic plan for 40% less, until you reach 10k subscribers.
See Thumbnail Test in action
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question?
Contact us! We'll be happy to help
+ others
How does it work?
We store all the thumbnails you upload.
Every day at midnight (or every hour throughout the day), we change the thumbnail on your chosen video to the next thumbnail in the list.
At the end of the test, we look back at the click-through rate, views, and other stats each thumbnail got, and give you that data to decide which thumbnail performed the best.
🎥 Video: What's Thumbnail Test like?
Above is a video that shows what it's like using Thumbnail Test.
What if you video could have gone viral - but it just didn't have the right thumbnail.
And even worse: what if the right answer was, in fact, that 2nd or 3rd idea you've had for the thumbnail - but you just went with another one.
Thumbnail Test lets you reach the max potential of your videos 🚀
Curious to see what it could do to your videos...?
What is A/B Testing?
Normally, an A/B test is when you show 100 people something, 50 see A and 50 see B, then you judge if A or B is better based on their reactions.
Therefore, a thumbnail A/B test means we show thumbnail A for one day/hour, then thumbnail B for one day/hour, and repeat that for a couple weeks.
At the end, we see which thumbnail more people clicked on.
What can I expect from this tool?
This tool is not an "autopilot" function, rather it's a tool to run tests.
Make different thumbnails, come up with new titles, and then this tool can do the heavy lifting to tell you what’s working.
The best thing you get out of this tool won’t be necessarily views - it will be understanding what your audience actually wants.
Can’t you do this in YouTube already?
Correct, but:
• YouTube's feature is only for thumbnails, not for title (or titles + thumbnails)
• YouTube's feature is only for max 3 thumbnails (as opposed to 10+ with us)
• YouTube's feature doesn't give any granular control - you'll only be able to add 3 thumbnails and that's it.
• YouTube’s feature shows only one metric, vs 20+ with us
In short, YouTube's feature is great for a free start.
However, Thumbnail Test is the Pro version that helps you unlock the full potential of A/B testing. See the full comparison here.
How many videos can I test?
As many as you want. The only limit is one active test per video.
How many thumbnails can I upload?
We recommend no more than 5, but you can upload as many as you want. All thumbnails will be tested including the original.
How different should my thumbnails be?
There is not specific requirement - you can upload any thumbnail you want.
Some people Ttry to make very unique thumbnails. Others just test different colors in the images.
How do you know which thumbnail/title is best?
You can pick any metric you want, including views, watch time, likes, dislikes, comments, etc. We give you all the data to pick your own winner :)
Am I giving you access to my YouTube channel?
Partially, through our optional browser extension . You are giving us access to look at some of your YouTube analytics, as well as change thumbnails/titles on your videos.
If you'd rather not install our browser extension, ThumbnailTest can be just as easily used without giving us access to your channel.
Can I run both thumbnail and title tests at the same time?
Yes! You can test:
• Thumbnails
• Titles
• Thumbnails and titles
However, you can only run one test per video at a time.
How do you account for mostly my subscribers watching on the first few hours/days?
If you find that your stats are way higher the first few days, we can automatically add a 3-day (or less) delay to your test to ensure you’re running with the least bias possible.
This should get around any big view spikes and ensure a true test of each thumbnail.
How many titles can I put in?
As many as you want!
How many tests can I run at the same time?
As many tests as you want! The only limit is one test per video at a time.
How long can a test be?
As long as you want!
Tests will always be a multiple of the number of thumbnails/titles.
For example: if you upload 3 thumbnails + the original, your test will run for a multiple of 4 days/hours (4, 8, 12, 16, ….) to ensure every thumbnail gets an equal amount of test time.
How soon can I know which thumbnail is best?
After each thumbnail has been run for at least one day, you can analyse partial stats and see what thumbnail is currently winning.
Is this completely automatic?
All thumbnail/title swapping and stat collection is automatic with our browser extension.
Right now we don't automate picking winners, but we're working on some settings for that.
How much do I have to do?
1. Pick a video
2. Upload your thumbnails/titles
3. Hit "start"
Then, just wait until the test is over. That's it!
How do you know what my video stats are?
When you sign up, you can optionally download a browser extension. Whenever you open Youtube Studio, we'll grab the most up to date stats.
Alternatively, if you'd rather not get our extension, you can manually upload stats (we make this as simple as possible in our app - we show you exactly what to do).
What does the size of the thumbnail have to be?
Based on YouTube's requirements: any 16:9 resolution (e.g. 1920x1080, 1280x720, etc), less than 2MB.
What’s the minimum test length?
Each thumbnail/title must be tested for at least one day/hour.
The number of thumbnails/titles you upload, plus 1 for the original, determines the minimum test length.
How soon after uploading a video can I start my test?
You can start the test at midnight PST any day (this is due to YouTube's structure).
By default, we will start swapping thumbnails as soon as the clock hits midnight PST after you start your test.
What data do you collect?
We collect the data needed to figure out which thumbnail/title converted the best.
This includes impressions, views from every source, CTR, AVD, etc.
We also store a token used to update your thumbnails and titles overnight.
How many views should I have before signing up for this tool?
You should have at least 200-300 views per video. Below that it’s hard for data to be significant.
How safe is this? Can this get my channel in trouble?
100% safe, the only risks with this tool would have been if the thumbnail is changed very fast (e.g. 10 times per second). Since this tool is swapping thumbnails at most once per hour, you are at absolutely no risk.
How “biased” is the A/B Test?
The only possible bias would be if suddenly your video goes viral, during the test.
This could skew the data and make it hard to make an accurate call.
If you want to be sure, we suggest delaying the test 2-3 days after you publish it - as long as you don’t suddenly go viral, the test will be accurate. And if you do go viral, who cares about the test 😀
Why should I do A/B tests on my YouTube videos?
If you aren’t A/B testing thumbnails, you’re playing a guessing game. By testing multiple thumbnails, you remove the chance that your video flops because of a bad thumbnail - you’ll always know you have the best thumbnail you could make. On top of this, you’ll get to learn more about your audience and what they like by seeing how they react to different thumbnails and titles.
Can I manually schedule when thumbnails switch?
No. Thumbnails have to always switch at midnight PST as this is when YouTube analytics update.
What is the “Control Group” in these experiments?
The tool gives the option to include the original thumbnail or title in the experiment to ensure that you know if your original was better than your new variations.
Will this work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes!
Do you have an affiliate program?
Yes! A very generous one for our partners :)
Once you log into our app, click the "Refer" button on the sidebar.
What’s your refund policy?
We're very confident you'll like ThumbnailTest *and* that you'll get results.
If you don’t love it within 14 days from purchasing a subscription, you can get a full refund of your first payment.
Do I get a prize for looking at all the questions?
Yes! Use code HYPEDASFAQ for 15% off your first 3 months :)
Still have a question?
Contact us! We'll be happy to help
+ others
#1 Youtube A/B Testing Tool
Get more clicks and views. Test the best version of your Youtube video.
Don’t guess, test. Run different thumbnails (titles too!) for your video and reach your max potential of views, clicks and earnings. We make it simple.
4.4 Avg. Rating
2.2k grow with us
Trusted by
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Marcus Jones
Creator
"These tests have lead to me blowing up some of my older videos that were dead"
Arvid Kahl
The Bootstrapped Founder
"Makes the difference between a "great" and a "would have been great" Video"
Machining and Microwaves
YouTube Channel
"I changed the thumb on a video that was stuck at 15k views after 21 days and it took off and hit 120k"
Matt Kadish
Salty Nerd Podcast
" I prefer it over YouTube's internal split testing feature."
The Thumbnail Test Effect
Recently, 16,892 tests have generated 3,010,305,947 extra views for our users
After
Before
You’re just guessing which thumbnail works best
You can only wonder if your video has missed out on it’s true, maximum potential
You get into “analysis paralysis” regarding a thumbnail + title combination
Your gut feeling is your best choice
With your thumbnail + title combination, your video either does well OR it’s slowly becoming irrelevant
You know which thumbnail performs best, thanks to tests
You now know you’re reaching your video’s maximum potential
Your video either goes viral OR you know there’s something else you have to tweak
No more gut feeling - data confirms calculated decisions
You can revive old videos which are underperforming, thus reaching max potential
ThumbnailTest
Unlock the full superpowers of A/B testing and reach your MAXIMUM potential.
Everything you need to get every view possible
Test Thumbnails, Titles, or Both \
Get the most out of every video by testing every part of it Test as many options as you want \
Why stop at A/B tests? Run A/B/C/D/E tests and see which one performs the best Test Daily Or Hourly \
Don't want to wait for your results? Run an hourly test and get results by tomorrow Automatic Analytics Collection \
Just open up YouTube Studio, and our Chrome Extension will grab all the data instantly
"Beautifully crafted software"
Pat Walls
Starter Story
"Thumbnail test is a brilliant tool"
CrackAddictz
YouTube Channel
"Has helped me get millions of views I otherwise would not have gotten"
Jake Thomas
Creator
How do we compare to YouTube's feature?
YouTube's "Test & Compare" vs Thumbnail Test
Set more than 3 thumbnails in a test (unlimited really)
See more metrics, besides "watch time" for assessing a test
Sort the results based on the metric you want
Set daily or hourly tests
Select which data to base the test on
Test titles
Test title+thumbnail combinations
Control the length of the test
AI suggestions for Titles (more AI features coming soon!)
Do classic OR consecutive A/B tests
Turn old, underperforming videos into winners: revive old videos
And much more!
While YouTube's "Test & Compare" is a great place to start, Thumbnail Test is the power user tool for the Pro users. Unlock the full superpowers of A/B testing and reach your MAXIMUM potential.
Try Thumbnail Test → See how we compare with Youtube
The Thumbnail Test Effect
Everything you need to get every view possible
Test Unlimited
Thumbnails at Once
Automatically change thumbnails to find out
which onw brings you the most clicks.
More than XX Metrics Available
We automatically collects and analyze data from A/B tests on your YouTube videos, helping you understand which thumbnails or titles perform better in terms of viewer engagement and click-through rates.
AI Suggestions for Titles
You focus on creating your videos and our AI will focus on creating the best title for it!
Automatic Analytics Collection
Just open Youtube Studio, and out Chrome Extension will grab all the data instantly.
Test Titles + Thumbnails Separately or Combined
You can simple test your titles or a combination of your titles and yout thumbnails.
Set Daily or Hourly Tests
Perform hourly or daily A/B Tests for Thumbnails and Titles.
Revive Old Videos
Thumbnail Test It also works for old underperforming videos! Bring back to life videos which you thought never made it, and transform them into winners — it's all in the first impression — simply by updating the thumbnail and title.
ThumbnailTest
Unlock the full superpowers of A/B testing and reach your MAXIMUM potential.
Start Testing
Testimonials
Creators call ThumbnailTest their "secret weapon" after starting to use it
565,089,846+
Total Subscribers of Customers
1,000+
Channels Served
2,598,072,155+
Views Measured
Nolan Molt
Think Media
"I changed my thumbnail on YouTube because I wasn’t getting any views - and my video exploded."
Tim
Concise Tech
"You NEED this tool, it is a must have"
Marcus Jones
Creator
" A strategy that can help you blow up videos"
Profit Multiplier
Creator
"You need to maximize the chances of good performance"
Pricing
Pro plans for less than daily coffee
, but just as necessary
, but just as necessary
Basic
2 months free
$0
/monthly
Billed yearly
Start Testing
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
1 Channel
Business
3 months free
$0
/monthly
Billed yearly
Start Testing
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 3 Channels
3 Team Members included
Premium Support
Business
3 months free
$0
/monthly
Billed yearly
Start Testing
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 10 Channels
3 Team Members included
(extra seats: $9/mo)
Premium Support
Bulk discounts for more channels
Basic
Save 0%
$29
/monthly
Billed yearly
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
1 Channel
Pro
Save 0%
$49
/monthly
Billed yearly
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 3 Channels
3 Team Members included
Premium Support
Business
Save 0%
$99
/monthly
Billed yearly
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 10 Channels
3 Team Members included
(extra seats: $9/mo)
Premium Support
Bulk discounts for more channels
Channel < 10,000 subscribers?
We believe we'll grow together. Get the Basic plan for 40% less, until you reach 10k subscribers.
Basic
2 months free
$24
/monthly
Billed yearly
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
1 Channel
Pro
3 months free
$37
/monthly
Billed yearly
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 3 Channels
3 Team Members included
Premium Support
Business
3 months free
$75
/monthly
Billed yearly
14-day money back guarantee
Plan includes:
Unlimited A/B Thumbnail Tests
Unlimited A/B Title Tests
Unlimited A/B Title+Thumbnail Tests
Daily and Hourly Tests
Up to 10 Channels
3 Team Members included
(extra seats: $9/mo)
Premium Support
Bulk discounts for more channels
Channel < 10,000 subscribers?
We believe we'll grow together. Get the Basic plan for 40% less, until you reach 10k subscribers.
Testimonials
See Thumbnail Test in action
FAQs
How does it work
We store all the thumbnails you upload.
Every day at midnight (or every hour throughout the day), we change the thumbnail on your chosen video to the next thumbnail in the list.
At the end of the test, we look back at the click-through rate, views, and other stats each thumbnail got, and give you that data to decide which thumbnail performed the best.
What is A/B testing?
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What can I expect from this tool?
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How many videos can I test?
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Can’t you do this in YouTube already?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question?
Contact us! We'll be happy to help
+ others
How does it work?
We store all the thumbnails you upload.
Every day at midnight (or every hour throughout the day), we change the thumbnail on your chosen video to the next thumbnail in the list.
At the end of the test, we look back at the click-through rate, views, and other stats each thumbnail got, and give you that data to decide which thumbnail performed the best.
🎥 Video: What's Thumbnail Test like?
Above is a video that shows what it's like using Thumbnail Test.
What if you video could have gone viral - but it just didn't have the right thumbnail.
And even worse: what if the right answer was, in fact, that 2nd or 3rd idea you've had for the thumbnail - but you just went with another one.
Thumbnail Test lets you reach the max potential of your videos 🚀
Curious to see what it could do to your videos...?
What is A/B Testing?
Normally, an A/B test is when you show 100 people something, 50 see A and 50 see B, then you judge if A or B is better based on their reactions.
Therefore, a thumbnail A/B test means we show thumbnail A for one day/hour, then thumbnail B for one day/hour, and repeat that for a couple weeks.
At the end, we see which thumbnail more people clicked on.
What can I expect from this tool?
This tool is not an "autopilot" function, rather it's a tool to run tests.
Make different thumbnails, come up with new titles, and then this tool can do the heavy lifting to tell you what’s working.
The best thing you get out of this tool won’t be necessarily views - it will be understanding what your audience actually wants.
Can’t you do this in YouTube already?
Correct, but:
• YouTube's feature is only for thumbnails, not for title (or titles + thumbnails)
• YouTube's feature is only for max 3 thumbnails (as opposed to 10+ with us)
• YouTube's feature doesn't give any granular control - you'll only be able to add 3 thumbnails and that's it.
• YouTube’s feature shows only one metric, vs 20+ with us
In short, YouTube's feature is great for a free start.
However, Thumbnail Test is the Pro version that helps you unlock the full potential of A/B testing. See the full comparison here.
How many videos can I test?
As many as you want. The only limit is one active test per video.
How many thumbnails can I upload?
We recommend no more than 5, but you can upload as many as you want. All thumbnails will be tested including the original.
How different should my thumbnails be?
There is not specific requirement - you can upload any thumbnail you want.
Some people Ttry to make very unique thumbnails. Others just test different colors in the images.
How do you know which thumbnail/title is best?
You can pick any metric you want, including views, watch time, likes, dislikes, comments, etc. We give you all the data to pick your own winner :)
Am I giving you access to my YouTube channel?
Partially, through our optional browser extension . You are giving us access to look at some of your YouTube analytics, as well as change thumbnails/titles on your videos.
If you'd rather not install our browser extension, ThumbnailTest can be just as easily used without giving us access to your channel.
Can I run both thumbnail and title tests at the same time?
Yes! You can test:
• Thumbnails
• Titles
• Thumbnails and titles
However, you can only run one test per video at a time.
How do you account for mostly my subscribers watching on the first few hours/days?
If you find that your stats are way higher the first few days, we can automatically add a 3-day (or less) delay to your test to ensure you’re running with the least bias possible.
This should get around any big view spikes and ensure a true test of each thumbnail.
How many titles can I put in?
As many as you want!
How many tests can I run at the same time?
As many tests as you want! The only limit is one test per video at a time.
How long can a test be?
As long as you want!
Tests will always be a multiple of the number of thumbnails/titles.
For example: if you upload 3 thumbnails + the original, your test will run for a multiple of 4 days/hours (4, 8, 12, 16, ….) to ensure every thumbnail gets an equal amount of test time.
How soon can I know which thumbnail is best?
After each thumbnail has been run for at least one day, you can analyse partial stats and see what thumbnail is currently winning.
Is this completely automatic?
All thumbnail/title swapping and stat collection is automatic with our browser extension.
Right now we don't automate picking winners, but we're working on some settings for that.
How much do I have to do?
1. Pick a video
2. Upload your thumbnails/titles
3. Hit "start"
Then, just wait until the test is over. That's it!
How do you know what my video stats are?
When you sign up, you can optionally download a browser extension. Whenever you open Youtube Studio, we'll grab the most up to date stats.
Alternatively, if you'd rather not get our extension, you can manually upload stats (we make this as simple as possible in our app - we show you exactly what to do).
What does the size of the thumbnail have to be?
Based on YouTube's requirements: any 16:9 resolution (e.g. 1920x1080, 1280x720, etc), less than 2MB.
What’s the minimum test length?
Each thumbnail/title must be tested for at least one day/hour.
The number of thumbnails/titles you upload, plus 1 for the original, determines the minimum test length.
How soon after uploading a video can I start my test?
You can start the test at midnight PST any day (this is due to YouTube's structure).
By default, we will start swapping thumbnails as soon as the clock hits midnight PST after you start your test.
What data do you collect?
We collect the data needed to figure out which thumbnail/title converted the best.
This includes impressions, views from every source, CTR, AVD, etc.
We also store a token used to update your thumbnails and titles overnight.
How many views should I have before signing up for this tool?
You should have at least 200-300 views per video. Below that it’s hard for data to be significant.
How safe is this? Can this get my channel in trouble?
100% safe, the only risks with this tool would have been if the thumbnail is changed very fast (e.g. 10 times per second). Since this tool is swapping thumbnails at most once per hour, you are at absolutely no risk.
How “biased” is the A/B Test?
The only possible bias would be if suddenly your video goes viral, during the test.
This could skew the data and make it hard to make an accurate call.
If you want to be sure, we suggest delaying the test 2-3 days after you publish it - as long as you don’t suddenly go viral, the test will be accurate. And if you do go viral, who cares about the test 😀
Why should I do A/B tests on my YouTube videos?
If you aren’t A/B testing thumbnails, you’re playing a guessing game. By testing multiple thumbnails, you remove the chance that your video flops because of a bad thumbnail - you’ll always know you have the best thumbnail you could make. On top of this, you’ll get to learn more about your audience and what they like by seeing how they react to different thumbnails and titles.
Can I manually schedule when thumbnails switch?
No. Thumbnails have to always switch at midnight PST as this is when YouTube analytics update.
What is the “Control Group” in these experiments?
The tool gives the option to include the original thumbnail or title in the experiment to ensure that you know if your original was better than your new variations.
Will this work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes!
Do you have an affiliate program?
Yes! A very generous one for our partners :)
Once you log into our app, click the "Refer" button on the sidebar.
What’s your refund policy?
We're very confident you'll like ThumbnailTest *and* that you'll get results.
If you don’t love it within 14 days from purchasing a subscription, you can get a full refund of your first payment.
Do I get a prize for looking at all the questions?
Yes! Use code HYPEDASFAQ for 15% off your first 3 months :)
Still have a question?
Contact us! We'll be happy to help
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FAQ
How does it work?
We store all the thumbnails you upload.
Every day at midnight (or every hour throughout the day), we change the thumbnail on your chosen video to the next thumbnail in the list.
At the end of the test, we look back at the click-through rate, views, and other stats each thumbnail got, and give you that data to decide which thumbnail performed the best.
🎥 Video: What's Thumbnail Test like?
Above is a video that shows what it's like using Thumbnail Test.
What if you video could have gone viral - but it just didn't have the right thumbnail.
And even worse: what if the right answer was, in fact, that 2nd or 3rd idea you've had for the thumbnail - but you just went with another one.
Thumbnail Test lets you reach the max potential of your videos 🚀
Curious to see what it could do to your videos...?
What is A/B Testing?
Normally, an A/B test is when you show 100 people something, 50 see A and 50 see B, then you judge if A or B is better based on their reactions.
Therefore, a thumbnail A/B test means we show thumbnail A for one day/hour, then thumbnail B for one day/hour, and repeat that for a couple weeks.
At the end, we see which thumbnail more people clicked on.
What can I expect from this tool?
This tool is not an "autopilot" function, rather it's a tool to run tests.
Make different thumbnails, come up with new titles, and then this tool can do the heavy lifting to tell you what’s working.
The best thing you get out of this tool won’t be necessarily views - it will be understanding what your audience actually wants.
Can’t you do this in YouTube already?
Correct, but:
• YouTube's feature is only for thumbnails, not for title (or titles + thumbnails)
• YouTube's feature is only for max 3 thumbnails (as opposed to 10+ with us)
• YouTube's feature doesn't give any granular control - you'll only be able to add 3 thumbnails and that's it.
• YouTube’s feature shows only one metric, vs 20+ with us
In short, YouTube's feature is great for a free start.
However, Thumbnail Test is the Pro version that helps you unlock the full potential of A/B testing. See the full comparison here.
How many videos can I test?
As many as you want. The only limit is one active test per video.
How many thumbnails can I upload?
We recommend no more than 5, but you can upload as many as you want. All thumbnails will be tested including the original.
How different should my thumbnails be?
There is not specific requirement - you can upload any thumbnail you want.
Some people Ttry to make very unique thumbnails. Others just test different colors in the images.
How do you know which thumbnail/title is best?
You can pick any metric you want, including views, watch time, likes, dislikes, comments, etc. We give you all the data to pick your own winner :)
Am I giving you access to my YouTube channel?
Partially, through our optional browser extension . You are giving us access to look at some of your YouTube analytics, as well as change thumbnails/titles on your videos.
If you'd rather not install our browser extension, ThumbnailTest can be just as easily used without giving us access to your channel.
Can I run both thumbnail and title tests at the same time?
Yes! You can test:
• Thumbnails
• Titles
• Thumbnails and titles
However, you can only run one test per video at a time.
How do you account for mostly my subscribers watching on the first few hours/days?
If you find that your stats are way higher the first few days, we can automatically add a 3-day (or less) delay to your test to ensure you’re running with the least bias possible.
This should get around any big view spikes and ensure a true test of each thumbnail.
How many titles can I put in?
As many as you want!
How many tests can I run at the same time?
As many tests as you want! The only limit is one test per video at a time.
How long can a test be?
As long as you want!
Tests will always be a multiple of the number of thumbnails/titles.
For example: if you upload 3 thumbnails + the original, your test will run for a multiple of 4 days/hours (4, 8, 12, 16, ….) to ensure every thumbnail gets an equal amount of test time.
How soon can I know which thumbnail is best?
After each thumbnail has been run for at least one day, you can analyse partial stats and see what thumbnail is currently winning.
Is this completely automatic?
All thumbnail/title swapping and stat collection is automatic with our browser extension.
Right now we don't automate picking winners, but we're working on some settings for that.
How much do I have to do?
1. Pick a video
2. Upload your thumbnails/titles
3. Hit "start"
Then, just wait until the test is over. That's it!
How do you know what my video stats are?
When you sign up, you can optionally download a browser extension. Whenever you open Youtube Studio, we'll grab the most up to date stats.
Alternatively, if you'd rather not get our extension, you can manually upload stats (we make this as simple as possible in our app - we show you exactly what to do).
What does the size of the thumbnail have to be?
Based on YouTube's requirements: any 16:9 resolution (e.g. 1920x1080, 1280x720, etc), less than 2MB.
What’s the minimum test length?
Each thumbnail/title must be tested for at least one day/hour.
The number of thumbnails/titles you upload, plus 1 for the original, determines the minimum test length.
How soon after uploading a video can I start my test?
You can start the test at midnight PST any day (this is due to YouTube's structure).
By default, we will start swapping thumbnails as soon as the clock hits midnight PST after you start your test.
What data do you collect?
We collect the data needed to figure out which thumbnail/title converted the best.
This includes impressions, views from every source, CTR, AVD, etc.
We also store a token used to update your thumbnails and titles overnight.
How many views should I have before signing up for this tool?
You should have at least 200-300 views per video. Below that it’s hard for data to be significant.
How safe is this? Can this get my channel in trouble?
100% safe, the only risks with this tool would have been if the thumbnail is changed very fast (e.g. 10 times per second). Since this tool is swapping thumbnails at most once per hour, you are at absolutely no risk.
How “biased” is the A/B Test?
The only possible bias would be if suddenly your video goes viral, during the test.
This could skew the data and make it hard to make an accurate call.
If you want to be sure, we suggest delaying the test 2-3 days after you publish it - as long as you don’t suddenly go viral, the test will be accurate. And if you do go viral, who cares about the test 😀
Why should I do A/B tests on my YouTube videos?
If you aren’t A/B testing thumbnails, you’re playing a guessing game. By testing multiple thumbnails, you remove the chance that your video flops because of a bad thumbnail - you’ll always know you have the best thumbnail you could make. On top of this, you’ll get to learn more about your audience and what they like by seeing how they react to different thumbnails and titles.
Can I manually schedule when thumbnails switch?
No. Thumbnails have to always switch at midnight PST as this is when YouTube analytics update.
What is the “Control Group” in these experiments?
The tool gives the option to include the original thumbnail or title in the experiment to ensure that you know if your original was better than your new variations.
Will this work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes!
Do you have an affiliate program?
Yes! A very generous one for our partners :)
Once you log into our app, click the "Refer" button on the sidebar.
What’s your refund policy?
We're very confident you'll like ThumbnailTest *and* that you'll get results.
If you don’t love it within 14 days from purchasing a subscription, you can get a full refund of your first payment.
Do I get a prize for looking at all the questions?
Yes! Use code HYPEDASFAQ for 15% off your first 3 months :)
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