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Retention Analyzer
About Retention Analyzer
Retention Analyzer is a tool for YouTube creators that analyzes audience retention data to identify why viewers drop off at specific timestamps. It connects to a YouTube channel with read-only access to retrieve real retention curves and transcripts, then generates a detailed breakdown of each drop-off point. The analysis explains what happened, why viewers left, and provides the specific edit that fixes it, all grounded in what is actually being said on screen. The tool produces a full edit plan rather than a simple score, including a report card, timestamped edit suggestions, a before/after script rewrite, craft scorecard, cold-open candidates, jargon checks, delivery and pacing analysis, and structural read. It also offers a pre-publish check for draft scripts, providing likely exit points, pacing scores, and a structure blueprint. The analysis is designed to help creators improve video retention by addressing common structural issues such as branded intro delays, backstory blocks, mid-video flatness, and sponsor reads during rising tension.
Key features
- Per-timestamp retention curve analysis
- Plain-English drop-off explanations and fixes
- Before/after script rewrite with word count and timing changes
- Craft scorecard across six dimensions (hook, structure, concept, stakes, emotional, payoffs)
- Cold-open candidate suggestions from existing video moments
- Jargon check for niche terms that may confuse new viewers
- Delivery and pacing analysis with words-per-minute metrics
- Structural read for open-loop management and runtime efficiency
Use cases
- Analyzing published YouTube videos to identify and fix retention drop-offs
- Pre-publish script review to optimize retention before recording
- Comparing retention patterns across multiple videos for channel-wide improvements
Pros
- Read-only access to YouTube retention data without posting or changing content
- Timestamped breakdown of drop-off points with plain-English explanations
- Full edit plan including script rewrites and craft scorecard
- Pre-publish script analysis for early-stage video optimization
- No permanent storage or sharing of user data
Cons
- Requires a video transcript for edit suggestions
- Connected-channel analysis limited to YouTube channels
- No free tier available for repeated use
Frequently asked questions about Retention Analyzer
What does Retention Analyzer do?
Retention Analyzer analyzes YouTube audience retention data to identify why viewers drop off at specific timestamps. It connects to a YouTube channel with read-only access, retrieves real retention curves and transcripts, and generates a detailed breakdown of each drop-off point with explanations and specific edit suggestions.
Who is Retention Analyzer designed for?
The tool is designed for YouTube creators who treat retention as a measurable metric rather than an abstract concept. It helps creators improve video retention by addressing structural issues such as weak hooks, mid-video flatness, and sponsor placements during rising tension.
How does Retention Analyzer access my YouTube data?
Retention Analyzer accesses YouTube data through a read-only connection. Users sign in with Google and grant permission to view their video list and audience-retention data, which is used solely to produce the analysis and is never posted, changed, or shared.
Can Retention Analyzer analyze videos without a transcript?
No, the tool requires a transcript to generate edit plans. Without speech in the video, the analysis can display the retention curve but cannot provide timestamped edit suggestions or explanations grounded in what was said on screen.
What kind of edit suggestions does Retention Analyzer provide?
The tool provides a full edit plan, including timestamped explanations of each drop-off, the specific edit that fixes it, alternative fixes, a before/after script rewrite, a craft scorecard, cold-open candidates, jargon checks, delivery and pacing analysis, and a structural read.
Does Retention Analyzer offer a pre-publish check for scripts?
Yes, the pre-publish check allows users to paste a draft script and receive analysis of likely exit points, pacing scores, and a structure blueprint. If the script requires significant changes, a full rewritten version with applied fixes is also provided.