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On 17–18 February 2026, the video platform YouTube went down for users around the world, leaving many unable to watch videos or use the app properly. The outage affected countries including the US, India, the UK, Australia, and Mexico.

In the United States alone, over 3 lakh users reported problems on tracking site Downdetector. Users faced issues like blank homepages, error messages, videos not loading, and problems accessing related services such as YouTube Music, YouTube Kids, and YouTube TV.

Many users took to social media, including X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, to share their frustration. While some videos could still be accessed through direct links, the home page and recommended videos were often missing or not working.

YouTube confirmed the outage and said its engineering teams were working to fix the problem. The company explained that a glitch in its recommendation system, the feature that suggests videos and populates users’ home pages, was the main cause.

By Wednesday morning, YouTube announced that services across all platforms had been fully restored. Users could again access videos, playlists, recommendations, and related services without issues. The company thanked users for their patience during the disruption.

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YouTube has launched its first-ever 2025 Recap, offering users a personalized look back at their year on the platform. Unlike previous year-end summaries limited to music, this Recap covers a wide range of content, including top channels, video genres, and overall viewing patterns. The feature provides a detailed overview of users’ engagement and highlights their evolving preferences over the year.

The Recap experience is built around interactive cards, with up to 12 per user. These cards showcase top channels, favorite genres, and trends in video consumption. Users also receive a “personality type” label based on their viewing habits, such as “Wonder Seeker,” “Creative Spirit,” or “Sunshiner.” For YouTube Music listeners, Recap highlights top artists and songs, alongside popular genres and listening patterns. However, users who have paused or auto-deleted their watch history may see limited insights.

The feature is accessible globally through the “You” tab on desktop and mobile, or directly via youtube.com/Recap. Initially rolled out in North America, it is now expanding worldwide. YouTube designed Recap to be interactive, allowing users to reflect on their 2025 digital footprint and share highlights with friends on social media.

Alongside personal summaries, YouTube also revealed global 2025 trends. Top creators, trending videos, viral challenges, songs, and podcasts are featured, giving users a snapshot of the content that defined the year. MrBeast topped the global creator list, while trending videos included a mix of gaming, popular series, and viral shorts, reflecting diverse audience interests.

YouTube Recap aims to enhance user engagement by offering a fun, reflective, and shareable experience, similar to Spotify Wrapped but for video content. By summarizing personal and global trends, the feature helps users explore how their interests align with broader cultural trends on the platform.

Whether you spent the year watching educational content, music videos, or viral shorts, YouTube Recap provides an accessible way to review and celebrate your digital activity from 2025.

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