Made for you, by you: Introducing YouTube Recap
Dec 02, 2025 [[read-time]] minute read
You aren’t just one thing, and neither is your watch history.
Maybe 2025 was your custom keyboard era, or when you became KATSEYE’s biggest fan, or watched a ton of Labubu blind box reveals. More likely though, it’s a mix of all of the above!
So, because many of you asked for it, we’re thrilled to announce the first ever YouTube Recap.
Close out the year in style
Recap will be available starting today for YouTube users in North America, and roll out to the rest of the world this week. Your Recap can be found right on the homepage, or under the “You” tab, accessible on mobile devices and desktop.
YouTube Recap uniquely highlights interests, deep dives, and moments you explored this year, based on your watch history. You’ll get a set of up to 12 different cards that spotlight your top channels, interests, and even the evolution of your viewing habits, or which personality type you fall into based on the videos you loved to watch!
If you listened to a lot of music this year, you’ll also see Top Artists and Songs of the year as part of Recap, with the option to dive deeper into top genres, podcasts, and even a snapshot of your international music listening over on the YouTube Music app.
Putting the ‘You’ in YouTube
Recap was made for you, by you. This is reflected throughout the creation of this feature, with nine rounds of feedback and over 50 different concept testings before we landing on what you see today. After digging into how we all watch YouTube, we didn't just see data — we saw personalities, from the Adventurer or Skill Builder, to the Creative Spirit, and so many more. And here’s a fun discovery: the most common personalities were the Sunshiner, the Wonder Seeker, and the Connector, with the Philosopher and the Dreamer ending up as the more elusive and rare personas.
Are you ready for a trip down memory lane? Revisit your favorite interests, discoveries, and moments with your Recap. And don’t forget to save and share your memories with friends!