The number of times a popular video is watched by the same person can vary widely depending on the content and platform. However, some general insights can be drawn:

1. YouTube: On YouTube, a good average view duration is around 50-60% of the total video length¹. While this doesn’t directly translate to repeat views, it indicates that engaging content keeps viewers watching longer. Popular videos might be watched multiple times, but specific data on average repeat views per person isn’t typically disclosed.

2. Social Media Platforms: On platforms like Instagram and Facebook, repeat views can be higher due to the shorter length and more engaging nature of the content. It’s not uncommon for popular videos to be watched multiple times by the same users, especially if the content is highly engaging or entertaining².

3. General Trends: According to some surveys, people tend to watch videos two to four times per week on average². This suggests that highly engaging content can attract multiple views from the same users.

While 197 views per person seems unusually high, it could be due to the specific nature of your content or the platform’s algorithm promoting repeat views. If your video is shared across platforms like Facebook, it can also contribute to the higher view count.

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²: TechSmith Video Statistics ¹: ManagePlus YouTube Watch Time