No one knows how the YouTube algorithm works. At least not completely, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change. Neither creators nor consumers know exactly why some recommendations sometimes appear over others. the point is YouTube wants to be more transparent with its algorithm and based on that its interface will change soon for some users.

If you are one of those who turn off YouTube view history, you can stop seeing video suggestions. It will drastically change the interface and user experience, but something that YouTube understands as a way to publicize the importance the algorithm places on this functionality when offering recommendations.

A tweak that will drastically change the way you watch YouTube in the app and on the web

This whole story begins with: An explanation from YouTube itself. The company released an update (translated) on Tuesday, August 8, under the title “A new viewer experience that better adapts to your YouTube past preferences” via its support website. However, it is already estimated that there will be no minor changes.

This is how you will see history disabled YouTube (Image: Reddit)

In the statement in question, the platform states exactly what we mentioned at the beginning regarding the recommendation algorithm. As they explain, they want our viewing history to be essential when it comes to getting personalized recommendations. This means that if we disable this setting, the interface may undergo changes, no longer being exposed to the suggested videos.

In fact, YouTube claims that: these changes can start happening right now, although not generalized. The server that wrote these lines has long disabled this feature and everything remains the same, at least for now. However, we’ve seen some cases on Reddit where YouTube for Android no longer shows suggestions.

If you have turned this history off or are unsure, You can control the adjustment from the same YouTube app on Android.. To do this, you must follow these steps:

• Tap your profile photo in the top right.
• Go to settings’.
• Enter ‘Manage all history’.
• If you have more than one account, select your account.

• Go to the ‘Controls’ tab.
• Check if YouTube history is disabled and if so click ‘Enable’.

After this is done you will no longer have problems viewing suggestions in the future. This is a change that applies to your entire account, so if it’s the same one you use to watch YouTube on other devices, you don’t have to change it individually.

via | Android Authority

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