While it’s true that the function we’re discussing in this post gained popularity through its use on TikTok, for example, it’s also true that it seems perfectly designed for use on YouTube, and that’s what Google seems to think. The world’s most famous video platform will incorporate a new section called “For You” on November 20. This section will be displayed when entering the channels of content creators who choose to activate it, as announced through a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Yes, this new section is just what you’re thinking. With YouTube’s “For You” section, upon entering the channel of a content creator who chooses to activate this feature, we will see personalized video recommendations based on our viewing history as users. As you can see, this update will be present only on channels and not on the platform’s main page or on our account page.
YouTube will provide video recommendations even on the channels of our favorite content creators
As mentioned earlier, content creators will have the responsibility to choose whether or not to show the “For You” section. However, they will also have the ability to manage and configure it to display recommended content of their choosing on their channel. For instance, they can decide whether to show shorts, live streams, or full-length videos, or choose a mix of everything. They can also choose whether only recent content is recommended. This new feature seems to be an interesting addition for both users and YouTube content creators, as it allows creators to have control over what is recommended on their channel.
The new “For You” section on YouTube will appear as a carousel of videos, with the selected videos based on the creator’s configuration and the user’s viewing history. It’s worth mentioning that this new section has been in testing for several months, as shown in this video on the Creator Insider channel.
That being said, remember that the new “For You” section on YouTube will be available on the platform on November 20, just over a week from now.
