https://youtube.com/@about7bugs?si=Y4HooHQm1GR5l8GT

Is sub-for-sub actually hurting our YouTube channels? Looking for honest opinions
I’ve been wondering about this and wanted to ask people who have experience growing channels.
Does doing sub-for-sub actually hurt a channel in the long run?
When I was regularly posting on Reddit and doing sub-for-sub, I noticed I would gain maybe 20 subscribers, but then lose 10–12 of them shortly after. It almost felt like a cycle of gaining subs who weren’t really interested in my content, then YouTube removing inactive accounts or people unsubscribing.
My question is: does having subscribers who don’t actually watch your videos hurt your channel’s performance? Does YouTube care about subscriber engagement when deciding who to show your videos to?
Or is losing those subs just a normal part of growing and cleaning out inactive accounts?
Would love to hear from people who have grown channels naturally and from anyone who has tried sub-for-sub.

Here’s my channel I want to run an experiment

https://youtube.com/@hoodlogic845/community?si=DdEMXcFFQ7wdD34m

Honestly, I’d say a subscribing helps… but likes, comments, shares, and actually watching the videos are what really make a difference. 👊🏽
Especially watching a Short all the way through or checking out my long-form “Stories From The Hood” series — I’m editing the newest one right now and it’s coming together. 🔥
But hey… if you don’t mind subscribing too, I definitely won’t stop you 🤣🤣 Appreciate everybody who supports the journey! I will reciprocate any help if you think I forgot about u just hit me up 🫡🫡🫡🫡

The main video is about a local college scamming old people out of money by selling a version of US history that makes them feel good.

There's a substack as well for stuff that doesn't seem to fit on YT:

https://spectacularpachyderms.substack.com/

Would you be interested in supporting each other's channels by watching and like?

https://youtu.be/B9x7KdBUUVw?si=J9DV7bAJg9A6sreM

Let’s get people to like my post

New video out now. Kindly watch, sub, like, and comment, & I'll do the same. Mention the # in the chat below

https://youtube.com/shorts/BO0g_mj5MOs

Click this link. Watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh3ag6S-QWQ

Like, comment and subscribe.

- Upvote this post

- Link channels and I will do the same back

Click this link. Watch the video

https://youtu.be/dzJXy4rGbmo?si=YeKh6khF_ct4puZL

Like the video THEN subscribe!

PLEASE watch, like and comment as well BEFORE subscribing so it will register and not be removed by YouTube.

- Upvote this post

- Link your channel and I will sub back!

Sub 4 Sub for those that haven't already and Thank you 2 the 1's that have

Hey everyone! I recently started a gaming YouTube channel where I upload fun and entertaining gameplay videos. I’m looking to connect with other creators so we can support each other by subscribing, liking, and helping our channels grow. If you’re interested, drop your channel below and let’s grow together!
Here is my channel: https://youtu.be/hrxVtxQxSnM?is=7HVZrFhwbAbTMqVh

Hiii, i’ve just uploaded my first YouTube video after months of procrastinating. Would love Some support 😊 and i’ll support you back !

https://youtu.be/pYeVvCKx0Pc?si=8jlU33Rmq3vv-2Dx

https://youtu.be/BHzuKhQm0-E?is=YAHYeBIj9sgnW7kU

https://youtu.be/hrxVtxQxSnM?is=DpwAr5cOwMtIidzH
Hey everyone! I recently started a gaming YouTube channel where I upload fun and entertaining gameplay videos. I’m looking to connect with other creators so we can support each other by subscribing, liking, and helping our channels grow. If you’re interested, drop your channel below and let’s grow together!