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youtube releases its first-ever recap of videos you’ve watched

AVATAR Aisha Malik
Aisha Malik
Consumer News Reporter, TechCrunch
December 2, 2025
youtube releases its first-ever recap of videos you’ve watched

The annual period for companies to release their year-end summaries, similar to Spotify Wrapped, has begun, allowing individuals to review the content they most frequently enjoyed. YouTube has previously provided a recap for YouTube Music, and the platform announced on Tuesday the introduction of a distinct feature for videos viewed on its primary service.

YouTube Recap presents users with as many as 12 customized cards that emphasize their most-visited channels, areas of interest, how their viewing patterns have changed, and a personality classification determined by their viewing choices.

For example, individuals who favor content focused on skill development are designated as the “Skill Builder” personality type, while those who prefer uplifting content are labeled “Sunshiners.” Viewers who seek out innovative and unconventional content are identified as “Trailblazers.”

Additional personality types encompass the “Wonder Seeker,” the “Connector,” and the “Dreamer,” among others.

Users can also view their most-played artists and tracks of the year, with more detailed information available within the YouTube Music app through the annual YouTube Music Recap, which began distribution last week.

youtube releases its first-ever recap of videos you’ve watchedThe Recap feature is currently available to YouTube users in North America, with a worldwide release planned for this week. Users can access their Recap directly from the YouTube homepage or through the “You” tab. The Recaps can be viewed on both mobile and desktop devices.

YouTube reports that this new feature was a direct response to user requests and that more than 50 different concept tests were conducted before finalizing the product.

In conjunction with the launch of Recap, YouTube also published trend reports highlighting the most popular creators, podcasts, and songs of the year.

MrBeast secured the top position as the leading creator for the sixth consecutive year. “The Joe Rogan Experience” was recognized as the top podcast, and Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s “Die With A Smile” claimed the number one spot for top song.

YouTube Recap’s release coincides with Apple Music’s Replay and Amazon Music’s Delivered. Spotify has not yet unveiled its widely anticipated Wrapped feature, indicating that other companies are aiming to initiate social media sharing.

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Aisha Malik

Aisha currently works as a consumer news journalist for TechCrunch. Before beginning her work with the publication in 2021, she covered the telecommunications industry as a reporter for MobileSyrup. Aisha’s academic background includes an honours bachelor’s degree earned at the University of Toronto, followed by a master’s degree in journalism from Western University. For contact or verification of communications originating from Aisha, please reach out via email at aisha@techcrunch.com, or through encrypted messaging on Signal at aisha_malik.01.
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