Thumblytics

Test your YouTube thumbnails and titles before you publish

Paid

Description

Thumblytics provides a platform for YouTubers to test and select the most effective thumbnail and title combinations for their videos prior to publication. Recognizing that poor thumbnails or titles can undermine video performance despite content quality, the tool aims to eliminate guesswork by gathering empirical data. It allows creators to upload multiple thumbnail and title variants for a single video.

The service then presents these variations to numerous real people within a simulated YouTube interface to collect click data and qualitative feedback. Thumblytics processes this information to identify which thumbnail and title pairing achieves the highest click-through rate (CTR). This data-driven approach enables creators to publish with confidence, maximizing initial views and avoiding the risks and delays associated with A/B testing on already published videos, such as confusing subscribers or obtaining noisy data.

Key Features

Thumbnail Variant Testing: Upload and compare multiple thumbnail options.
Title Variant Testing: Test different titles alongside thumbnail variations.
Real User Click Data: Collects clicks from hundreds of real people.
Qualitative User Feedback: Gathers written opinions on tested variants.
CTR Prediction Analysis: Identifies the combination likely to yield the highest CTR.
YouTube Interface Preview: Presents tests within a realistic YouTube mock-up.
Pre-Publish Testing: Allows testing before the video goes live, avoiding risks.
Fast Results Delivery: Provides actionable data typically in less than 2 days.
Test Credits System: Manage test volume with credits (1 credit = 50 responses).
Credits Rollover: Unused monthly credits carry over and do not expire.

Use Cases

Optimizing YouTube video click-through rates before publishing.
Making data-driven decisions on thumbnail and title selection.
Improving video discoverability and initial view velocity.
A/B testing video packaging elements without risk to live content.
Gathering audience perception feedback on visual and textual hooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run tests before I publish my video?

Yes, Thumblytics is designed specifically for testing thumbnails and titles before you publish your video.

Does using Thumblytics put my videos/channel at risk?

No, testing with Thumblytics occurs before publishing, so it does not affect your live videos, channel performance, or confuse your subscribers.

How long does it take to run a test?

You can get actionable results in less than 2 days, which is significantly faster than the weeks required for A/B testing on live videos.

Why isn't Thumblytics completely free?

Thumblytics collects responses from real people and compensates them for their time. Charging a fee ensures sustainable operation, service quality, and fair payment to respondents.