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YouTube stops recommending videos when signed out of Google (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

submitted 8 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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YouTube is no longer showing recommended videos to users logged out of a Google account or using Incognito mode, making people concerned they are being bullied into always being signed into the service.

This change, which is now rolling out, shows a simple YouTube homepage without any videos or tips on what to watch.

As noted by some on X, users who have cleaned their search and watch history or turned off their history settings also see no suggestions when they're logged in. Some people think YouTube is being pushy about this, trying to make users turn on their history settings.

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[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 15 points 8 months ago

I never watch YouTube while logged in if I can help it, and I've never subscribed to a channel either. I've just bookmarked the /videos page of the channels I like, and check them regularly.

[-] Joelk111@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

As someone who subscribes to many channels, likely over 100, that post anywhere from daily to a few times per year, fuck that.

You should also consider using Grayjay or something instead to avoid that tedium.

[-] BuryMyHorse@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

You might like New Pipe/Tubular! Give it a go

[-] Gloomy@mander.xyz 5 points 8 months ago

Yes, I was like OP for years, but since I switched to NewPipe I also get to experience beeing subbed to chanels and just getting Infos about new Videos.

[-] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

If you're interested in sponsorblock integration and a return of the dislike button, have a look at Tubular, it's a fork of NewPipe

[-] Gloomy@mander.xyz 2 points 8 months ago

Thanks, that's awesome.

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