BV Number
A unique video identifier used by Bilibili since 2020, formatted as BV1xx411c7mD. It is generated algorithmically and, once created, is permanently bound to a single video, remaining unchanged when metadata such as the title or cover is modified.
Timeline (last 90 days)
The plugin records the BV numbers of already-watched videos locally and, on the next query round, compares BV numbers to avoid recommending the same video again.
BV numbers were chosen over titles or covers as the basis for deduplication because titles and covers can be changed at any time, whereas BV numbers are unique and unchanging.
Users can delete the corresponding BV number from the records so that the video is re-analyzed in the next round.
The BV number (BVid) is the unique video identifier that Bilibili has fully adopted since 2020, formatted like BV1xx411c7mD.
Once a BV number is generated, it is permanently bound to one video, whereas metadata such as titles and covers can be modified at any time.
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The plugin records the BV numbers of already-watched videos locally and, on the next query round, compares BV numbers to avoid recommending the same video again.
50%UnverifiedBV numbers were chosen over titles or covers as the basis for deduplication because titles and covers can be changed at any time, whereas BV numbers are unique and unchanging.
50%UnverifiedUsers can delete the corresponding BV number from the records so that the video is re-analyzed in the next round.
50%UnverifiedThe BV number (BVid) is the unique video identifier that Bilibili has fully adopted since 2020, formatted like BV1xx411c7mD.
50%UnverifiedOnce a BV number is generated, it is permanently bound to one video, whereas metadata such as titles and covers can be modified at any time.
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