YouTube has launched “YouTube Recap 2025,” a new feature that allows users to easily review the trends and interests related to the videos they watched throughout the year.
This feature highlights your most viewed channels, topics, and videos, showcasing aspects of your personality, whether you identify as an adventurer, a creative spirit, or a dreamer.
Currently available in North America, YouTube Recap will be rolled out worldwide this week. The recap presents users’ viewing habits through a maximum of 12 cards, which provide insights into favourite channels, frequently watched videos, viewing trends, and individual personality traits.
Take a look at your year on YouTube!
Introducing YouTube Recap – a fun, shareable summary of the moments, interests, and creators that made your 2025.
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— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) December 2, 2025
In a blog post, YouTube explained that this feature was developed based on user feedback collected in nine different rounds. Throughout this process, they identified various types of viewer personas, including “Adventurer or Skill Builder, Creative Spirit, and Other Interests.” The most common personas are Sunshiner, Wonder Seeker, and Connector, while Philosopher and Dreamer are less common.
YouTube has ensured that users can easily navigate their recaps. The company announced on X (formerly Twitter), “See your year on YouTube! Introducing YouTube Recap. A fun and shareable summary that includes the moments, interests, and creators that shaped your 2025. You can view your unique recap on YouTube or by clicking this link.”
For music enthusiasts, there is a Music Recap section in the YouTube Music app, allowing users to see what’s trending in their favourite music and podcasts. This new feature offers a simple yet engaging way to rediscover the content you’ve enjoyed throughout the year.
