The year-end recap feature offered by YouTube provides users with a personalized summary of their viewing habits over the past twelve months. This compilation typically includes statistics on total watch time, most frequently viewed channels, and preferred musical genres. Availability is usually announced by YouTube towards the end of the calendar year.
This summary offers users insight into their content consumption patterns and provides a reflective look at their online engagement throughout the year. Furthermore, it can serve as a discovery tool, highlighting creators and content categories that align with individual preferences. This feature first appeared as “YouTube Rewind,” which evolved over time, eventually transitioning into the current personalized format.