YouTube Removes ‘Trending’ Tab: What You Need To Know

What Was the Trending Tab?

  • The Trending tab was a YouTube feature for years.
  • It assisted users in discovering trending videos on the site.
  • It was used by many users to view viral videos.
  • It was utilized by content creators to monitor video performance.

YouTube Is Phasing Out This Feature

  • YouTube has officially announced that the Trending tab will be phased out.
  • The modification will be made within a few weeks.
  • YouTube has not specified why it is doing this. 

Why YouTube May Be Doing This

  • The Trending tab featured viral videos, news coverage, and music drops most of the time.
  • There have been recent changes in viewer behavior on YouTube.
  • Personalized suggestions are becoming increasingly popular.
  • Users are being presented with trending content on their homepage directly.
  • This change diminishes the necessity for a dedicated trending tab.

A Glimpse into the Past and Present

  • YouTube launched the Trending tab in 2015.
  • In the last five years, the number of user visits to this tab has gone down.
  • YouTube now wants to simplify the browsing experience.
  • Removing the tab is part of this simplification effort.