Autoplay Cost Estimator
How much of daily viewing was chosen, and how much was just the next video.
Of two hours of daily viewing, about 32 minutes is actively chosen and 88 minutes arrives by autoplay — a 73% autoplay share, or roughly 535 hours a year nobody selected.
Autoplay Cost Estimator
Frequently asked
Is the Autoplay Cost Estimator free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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