How does trending ( youtube/ twitter) work?

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Trending on social media platforms is determined by an algorithm that takes into account engagement, views, and shares.

The algorithm considers the velocity of engagement (how quickly a post is gaining engagement) and the volume of engagement (how much engagement a post has received overall)
Trending topics are often displayed on the platform's homepage or in a separate section
Users can also search for trending topics or hashtags to see what's popular
Trending can vary by location, language, and user interests
Examples: On Twitter, trending topics are determined by an algorithm that takes into account the number of tweets, retweets, and likes a topic receives in a specific timeframe. On YouTube, trending videos are determined by a combination of views, likes, comments, and shares within a 24-hour period.

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