01. Why familiar videos return
YouTube says its recommendation system can use watch history, search history, subscriptions and feedback. Similar recommendations are not necessarily a technical malfunction.
02. Try built-in controls first
Use “Not interested”, manage watch history and explore broader searches when you want to change what appears. Results may vary.
03. Look beyond a personalized homepage
Separate discovery feeds and different regional content can widen your choices without requiring you to reset your account.
04. What OYF does differently
It avoids making a category more prominent just because you clicked one video, and favors varied creators and categories.