YouTube change video recommendation for users

YouTube is going to change soon in video recommendation for users with their watch history switched off

YouTube is implementing a new policy regarding video recommendations for users with their watch history turned off.

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The platform updated its support page on August 8th 2023, to announce the change.

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Users who lack a significant watch history will now have their video recommendations disabled.

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If you prefer to clear and deactivate your watch history, your YouTube homepage will appear different.

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The search bar and left-hand guide menu will still be accessible, but the recommended video feed will be empty.

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This change applies to both mobile and web versions of YouTube, potentially resulting in a mostly empty homepage.

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YouTube's rationale for this alteration is to offer an uninterrupted search and browsing experience for subscribed channels.

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Some users are displeased with this change, especially those who don't want to turn on their watch history.

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YouTube does not mandate this requirement for logged-out users who lack watch history.

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YouTube's explanation emphasizes clarifying which features rely on watch history for recommendations, with a gradual rollout planned over the next few months.

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