Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to control, customize, and reset your recommended videos on YouTube. This video walks you through how to clear or pause your search and watch history, remove unwanted content using the "Not Interested" and "Don't Recommend Channel" settings, and fine-tune your feed so YouTube only shows content you actually want to watch.

Below are important links to fully manage YouTube recommended videos (REMEMBER your YouTube channel is tied to your Google Account).

How to Manage or Reset Video Recommendations (while on your feed)
Not Interested: Click the three ... dots next to a video title and select "Not interested".


How to Manage or Reset Channel Recommendations (while on your feed)
Don't Recommend Channel: Select this option from the three ... dots menu to block a specific YouTube creator's channel.


Clear YouTube (Search and Watch) History:
Go to your Google My Activity dashboard
myactivity.google.com/myactivity

Or find the same YouTube settings to delete past data and reset your feed.
myactivity.google.com/product/youtube

Turn Off YouTube History Saving
myactivity.google.com/product/youtube/controls

Double Check and or Delete Past Interactions you had on YouTube
myactivity.google.com/product/youtube/interactions

Double Check and or Delete Past Activity that Google May Use for recommending YouTube Videos or Channels
myactivity.google.com/more-activity

If you have personalized Ads turned on Customize the Information (Choose topics and brands that you want to see more or fewer ads about.)
myadcenter.google.com/customize?hl=en-GB

Learn more about Your Data and How It Works within YouTube
myaccount.google.com/u/0/yourdata/youtube

Manage your recommendations & search results
support.google.com/youtube/answer/6342839?hl=en