YouTube’s recommendations feel worse in 2026, but these 5 simple tricks fixed mine

I budget for streaming services monthly, but YouTube still plays a core role in my entertainment routine. Unlike the relatively limited list of movies and shows on these services, YouTube houses hundreds of millions of videos on its servers, covering a broad range of topics from millions of creators. This wide array of content is beneficial to viewers, but it also means that YouTube’s recommendation punts can often be way off the mark.