YouTube has changed how it works for people not signed into Google account or using incoginto mode, and it's not showing suggested videos anymore. This change, which is being tested with some random users, shows a very simple YouTube homepage without any videos or tips on what to watch.

YouTube is no longer showing recommended videos to users logged out of a Google account or using Incognito mode, making people concerned they are being bullied into always being signed into the service.

This change, which is now rolling out, shows a simple YouTube homepage without any videos or tips on what to watch.

As noted by some on X, users who have cleaned their search and watch history or turned off their history settings also see no suggestions when they’re logged in. Some people think YouTube is being pushy about this, trying to make users turn on their history settings.

  • author_shrubs@lemmy.caEnglish
    55·
    8 months ago

    This is amazing. I saw YouTube only showing a search bar when I went there, and it was liberating. I could search and watch the video on the topic I wanted, then promptly leave. Without all the Hot and recommend shit being shoved down my throat.

    • Draedron@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      49·
      8 months ago

      You know you can always just search for stuff without checking the recommended section right? Its helpful to discover new channels though

        • A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.worldEnglish
          81·
          8 months ago

          yeah. Its constantly trying to force right wing bullshit down my throat, because like once a month I’ll watch a video about heavy machinery or camping or something.