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.

  • DraedronEnglish
    arrow-up
    4
    arrow-down
    9
    ·
    7 months ago
    link
    fedilink

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

    • MadBigoteEnglish
      arrow-up
      13
      arrow-down
      2
      ·
      7 months ago
      link
      fedilink

      Except the algorithm has been horrible for, like, five years maybe?

      • A_Random_IdiotEnglish
        arrow-up
        8
        arrow-down
        1
        ·
        7 months ago
        link
        fedilink

        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.