Hajra Naz
It’s that time of year when platforms unveil end-of-year recaps, like Spotify Wrapped. These features let users revisit the content they engaged with the most.
YouTube has offered a YouTube Music Recap for several years. Now, the platform announced a separate recap for videos watched on the main service. This update was shared on Tuesday.
What YouTube Recap Includes
The new YouTube Recap features up to 12 personalized cards. These cards highlight:
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Top channels
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Interests
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Evolution of viewing habits
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Personality-type assignment based on watching preferences
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Skill Builder – Users who enjoy content that develops skills
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Sunshiners – Those drawn to positive, uplifting content
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Trailblazers – Fans of original content that challenges norms
Other personality types include Wonder Seeker, Connector, and Dreamer.
Users can also see their top artists and songs of the year. For deeper music insights, YouTube Music Recap remains available, which started rolling out last week.
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Availability and Access
YouTube Recap is available starting today in North America. A global rollout will follow later this week. Users can find their Recap on the YouTube homepage or under the “You” tab.
Recap works on mobile devices and desktops.
YouTube stated that users requested this feature. The team conducted over 50 concept tests before finalizing the product.
Year-End Trend Charts
Alongside Recap, YouTube released trend charts showcasing the top creators, podcasts, and songs of the year.
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Top Creator: MrBeast, for the sixth year in a row
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Top Podcast: “The Joe Rogan Experience”
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Top Song: “Die with a Smile” by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga
These charts highlight trending creators, viral content, and popular music across the platform.
Industry Context
YouTube Recap arrives alongside Apple Music’s Replay and Amazon Music’s 2025 Delivered.
Spotify has yet to release its highly anticipated Wrapped, suggesting other platforms are competing for early social media engagement.
With this launch, YouTube taps into the growing trend of personalized video recaps, AI-driven content insights, and social sharing experiences. Users can relive their favorite content and see how their viewing habits define their personality.
