Seeing boring videos on YouTube? Here's how to reset your recommendatios

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If your YouTube recommendations have recently gone from “mildly interesting” to “why on Earth am I seeing this?”, you’re not alone. Many users have been grumbling online about odd or downright bizarre suggestions in their feeds. But the culprit isn’t necessarily YouTube’s algorithm going rogue — more often than not, it’s just reflecting your recent viewing habits, even if those aren’t actually yours.

YouTube’s recommendation system works by analysing the videos you watch, the creators you follow, and the patterns in your watch history. If you’ve been logged in, it’s already plotting what to show you next — sometimes even before you finish your current video. That means one odd click, a relative using your account, or even a single binge of off-topic content can send your feed into strange territory.

If your YouTube suggestions feel “off” — maybe because someone else used your account — you can wipe the slate clean by clearing your watch history. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the You tab.
• Beside History, tap View all.
• Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
• Select Clear all watch history.

• Click You in the side menu.
• Beside History, click View all.
• Click Clear all watch history.

For those who want a cleaner slate, there’s also the option to turn off personalised ads — something YouTube will soon do automatically for minors as part of new AI-driven age verification measures.