YouTube is responding to user feedback with the launch of “Recap,” an innovative feature that mirrors Spotify’s popular Wrapped, designed to provide a personalized overview of users’ viewing habits over the past year. The rollout is starting today and aims to offer insight into your YouTube activity by creating up to 12 interactive cards based on your watch history.
These cards will highlight various aspects, including your favorite channels, topics, and even notable changes in your viewing patterns. This initiative has been championed by prominent figures in the YouTube community, such as Hank Green and Marques Brownlee, who have long advocated for a year-end summary feature akin to that found on Spotify.
According to YouTube, Recap will offer a unique glimpse into your interests, showcasing deep dives into the moments and themes you explored throughout the year. For users who enjoyed music content, this recap will also incorporate your musical listening habits. At the conclusion of the recap, users will receive a “personality” type, reflecting their preferred genres and types of content.
The new feature is making its debut for users in North America and is expected to expand globally within the week, catering to various languages. Mobile users will find the Recap feature in the “Home” or “You” tabs of their apps, while desktop users can navigate to youtube.com/recap when it becomes available on their accounts. To access Recap on mobile, users will need to have YouTube version 18.43 or later on both Android and iOS devices.
This addition highlights YouTube’s commitment to enhancing user experience by amplifying engagement through personalized content, fostering a more connected user community. With the implementation of features like Recap, YouTube showcases how platforms can evolve to better meet the needs and preferences of their users.