Websites often use various variables to track user interactions with embedded YouTube videos. These tracking mechanisms help improve user experience and enhance video player features. Below are key variables used for this purpose:
### Statistics Tracking
– **YSC**: Records unique IDs for YouTube videos viewed, aiding in ad targeting and user engagement analytics.
– **yt.innertube::nextId** and **ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY**: Both store unique IDs to track video statistics.
### User Preferences
– **yt-innertube::requests** and **remote-sid**: Track preferences like device type, language settings, and region for personalized video player experiences.
– **visitors-info1_livet**: Monitors bandwidth usage on pages with integrated YouTube videos.
### Session Management
– **yt-remote-cast-available**, **YT-REMOTE-CAST-INSTALLED**, and others: Manage video player preferences across devices and connections.
### Cookies and Storage
– **TESTCOOKIESENABLED** and **remote-sid**: Handle cookie consent and session tracking, with durations ranging from 1 day to 180 days.
– **yt-remote-connected-devices**, **YT-REMOTE-DEVICE-ID**, and others: Track device-specific video player settings.
### Embedded Content Features
– **YSC** and other variables ensure accurate tracking of user interactions, enhancing the embedded video experience by providing real-time data insights.
These mechanisms collectively help websites deliver a seamless and personalized YouTube video viewing experience for users.
Source: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/day-5-davos-2025-what-to-know