A Fresh Look At Your Year on YouTube

YouTube has launched YouTube Recap 2025, giving users a new way to revisit their digital year. The feature is rolling out in North America today and will reach global users this week. Moreover, YouTube is placing Recap right on the homepage and the “You” tab, making it easy to find on mobile and desktop.

Your Watch History Becomes a Personality Test

Recap goes beyond a simple highlight reel. It breaks your viewing habits into up to 12 visual cards. These cards showcase your top channels, favourite topics, and the deep dives you explored throughout 2025.
Additionally, YouTube assigns a unique personality type based on your watch behaviour. Users can land anywhere between the Adventurer, Skill Builder, Creative Spirit, Sunshiner, Wonder Seeker or Connector. Meanwhile, rarer personas like the Philosopher and the Dreamer appear for niche viewers.

Music Fans Get Extra Insights

If you streamed a lot of music, then Recap adds more layers. It reveals your top artists, most-played songs, and even your dominant listening genres. Users can dive deeper on the YouTube Music app to view podcasts, global listening habits, and yearly trends.

Built With Real User Feedback

YouTube says Recap was shaped through nine rounds of feedback and more than 50 concept tests. The goal was clear: design a feature that feels personal and reflects how audiences actually consume content. As a result, Recap highlights not just numbers but patterns, moods and curiosities that shaped your year.

Ready to Look Back?

YouTube users can now revisit their 2025 journey through clean visuals and shareable cards. Since the platform encourages saving and sharing, Recap becomes a fun way to look back at your favourite discoveries and creators.