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YouTube’s 2026 algorithm overhaul is changing how videos get discovered, ranked, and recommended. Viewer satisfaction now outweighs raw watch time, Shorts and long-form are evaluated separately, and ...

If your YouTube feed feels repetitive or filled with unwanted videos, it’s likely due to your past activity. YouTube uses your watch history, searches, and interactions to suggest content—but ...