"How Facttechz Saved His Dying Career": Glowkus Reveals The Shocking Truth Behind YouTuber's Massive Comeback

Once a titan of Indian YouTube, Facttechz seemed destined for the digital graveyard. After a meteoric rise, the channel experienced a dramatic downfall, leaving many to speculate about its end. But in a stunning comeback that has defied all odds, Facttechz has roared back to life, raking in hundreds of millions of views. Now, YouTuber Glowkus pulls back the curtain on this epic revival, revealing the shocking truth behind Facttechz’s journey and the one lingering problem that could still hold him back from maximizing his earnings.

The Meteoric Rise and Post-Lockdown Downfall

Facttechz, whose real name is Rajesh Kumar, launched his channel in 2016, carving out a niche in fact-telling and science-explanation videos. He quickly became a sensation, reaching 10 million subscribers by July 2019 at just 19 years old, making him the youngest Indian YouTuber to achieve that feat—all without YouTube Shorts or even showing his face.

However, the post-lockdown era brought a significant Facttechz downfall. His views plummeted from 5-6 million per video to a mere 400k-500k. Glowkus attributes this to a lack of innovation and a failure to adapt to the rapidly changing YouTube landscape, which saw increased competition and shorter attention spans.

“Facttechz made a mistake here: he forgot to change his content style,” Glowkus explains. “Even after the lockdown, he was using thumbnails from the 2017-18 era and writing titles that weren’t very clickable… As a result, his videos stopped reaching new audiences.”

The Shorts Revolution: A Lifeline for Facttechz

In a video made in 2023, Glowkus had presciently advised Facttechz that YouTube Shorts monetization could be his salvation. By early 2025, Facttechz finally embraced the format, uploading Shorts regularly. The results were nothing short of spectacular.

“For the last few months, mainly in March and April, Facttechz’s channel has started getting views again,” Glowkus reveals. The channel now boasts 300-400 million views monthly, with 5-6 million daily views—a massive leap from his previous numbers. He also gained 100,000 new subscribers in just 30 days, solidifying his Facttechz YouTube comeback.

The Lingering Problem: The Long-Form Content Conundrum

Despite this incredible resurgence, Glowkus points out one critical lingering problem: Facttechz’s long-form content is still struggling. While his Shorts are raking in views, the earnings from Shorts are “relatively very low” compared to long-form videos. Glowkus illustrates this with a stark example: 8.2 million Shorts views earned him just ₹5,300, whereas the same views on a long-form video would have yielded ₹4.5 lakh.

“Facttechz is not utilizing his full potential in long-form content,” Glowkus warns. He criticizes Facttechz’s unclickable titles (e.g., “Facttechz Amazing Facts Show Episode XYZ”) and inconsistent thumbnail formats, which hinder brand familiarity and prevent new audiences from discovering his long-form work.

Glowkus’s Prescription for Maximizing Earnings

Glowkus Facttechz analysis offers clear advice for Facttechz to fully revive his career and maximize his earnings:

• Improve Long-Form Packaging: Use clickable titles and consistent thumbnail formats to attract new viewers.
• Explore New Niches: Glowkus praises Facttechz’s recent geopolitical content (e.g., India-Pakistan situation) and suggests making more videos in this niche to boost long-form views.

Facttechz’s journey is a powerful lesson in adaptation and the ever-evolving nature of YouTube. His comeback through Shorts is a testament to his resilience, but the battle for long-form dominance—and maximizing his earning potential—is far from over.

Do you agree with Glowkus’s analysis? What advice would you give Facttechz to conquer long-form content again? Let us know in the comments!

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