How to Reset YouTube Recommendations

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of resetting your YouTube recommendations by deleting your watch history. If you find that YouTube is suggesting videos that no longer interest you, resetting your recommendations can help you receive more relevant content. By following these steps, you can refresh your viewing experience and enjoy a more tailored selection of videos.

Step 1: Open YouTube

• Launch your preferred web browser.
• Navigate to the YouTube website by entering https://youtube.com in the address bar.

Step 2: Access Your Profile

• In the top right corner of the YouTube homepage, locate and click on your profile picture.
• From the dropdown menu, select Your data in YouTube to access your account settings.

Step 3: Manage Watch History

• Scroll down to find the option labeled Manage your YouTube Watch History and click on it.
• This section allows you to view and modify your watch history settings.

Step 4: Delete Watch History

• Look for the dropdown labeled DELETE.
• Click on this dropdown to reveal additional options for deleting your watch history.

Step 5: Choose Deletion Timeframe

• Select Delete All Time from the options provided. This action will erase all of your watch history, which is necessary to reset your recommendations.

Step 6: Confirm Deletion

• You will be prompted to confirm that you want to delete your YouTube watch history.
• Review the warning and click Confirm to proceed with the deletion.

Step 7: Refresh Your Recommendations

• After confirming the deletion, return to the YouTube home page.
• You should now notice that your recommendations have been reset, providing you with a fresh slate for video suggestions.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully deleted your YouTube watch history and reset your video recommendations. This process can significantly improve the relevance of the content YouTube suggests to you. If you continue to have issues with recommendations, consider periodically repeating this process or adjusting your viewing habits. Enjoy exploring new videos tailored to your interests!