YouTube is removing the Trending section and redirecting users towards YouTube Charts, which categorize popular content. This change will take place within a few weeks. Users will rely on personalized recommendations and category-specific charts. The platform acknowledges a shift in trends from singular viral videos to a diversity of content. Influences from external platforms like TikTok have reduced traffic to the Trending page, while creator concerns exist over the visibility of organic content compared to traditional media. Alternatives for creators include the Inspiration Tab in YouTube Studio for content idea suggestions.
YouTube will be removing the Trending section, focusing instead on YouTube Charts that categorize top-performing content and advise users to lean on personalized recommendations.
The platform will introduce more content category charts, maintaining access to trending gaming videos under the Gaming Explore page.
The original Trending page launched in 2015 was simpler, but the current landscape showcases many micro-trends from diverse communities, complicating the concept of trending.
YouTube claims that external sources like TikTok have impacted Trending page engagement, while creators have criticized the criteria for trending content.
Collection
[
|
...
]