noun
Used for online videos, social media posts, etc. Often seen on platforms like YouTube or TikTok. The cross-reference 再生回数 is a near-synonym.
See also: 再生回数
この動画の再生数はもうすぐ100万回に達する。
This video's view count will soon reach one million.
再生数が伸び悩んでいるので、サムネイルを変えてみた。
Since the view count has been sluggish, I tried changing the thumbnail.
Compound of 再生 (playback) and 数 (number). A modern term that emerged with online video platforms.