YouTube Launches ‘Recap’ for Videos, Similar to Spotify Wrapped
YouTube has officially introduced a new feature called “Recap.” This rollout, inspired by Spotify Wrapped, allows users to reflect on their viewing habits over the past year.
YouTube Recap: An Overview
Launching today, YouTube Recap leverages your watch history to create personalized content. Users will receive up to 12 cards showcasing their favorite channels, topics, and viewing patterns.
Key Features of YouTube Recap
- Highlights top channels and interests based on user activity.
- Explores the evolution of viewing habits over the past year.
- Incorporates music preferences if applicable.
- Assigns a personality type based on viewed content.
This initiative responds to calls from notable figures in the YouTube community, including Hank Green and Marques Brownlee, who advocated for a feature similar to Spotify’s. YouTube Music had already launched a recap tool last week, paving the way for this development.
Accessing YouTube Recap
YouTube Recap is available for users in North America today, with plans for a global rollout later this week. The feature will be accessible from the “Home” or “You” tabs in mobile apps, requiring at least version 18.43 for both Android and iOS.
Desktop users can visit youtube.com/recap to view their personalized recap once it becomes available on their accounts.
Conclusion
YouTube Recap offers a fresh way for users to engage with their content history. As it continues to evolve, it positions YouTube as a platform that values user feedback and enhances personalization.
