YouTube has officially launched its first-ever YouTube Recap for 2025, offering a comprehensive look at the year's most influential creators, viral topics, and rising content categories. Alongside the global trend report, YouTube now provides a personalized yearly recap for each user—highlighting your top channels, watch habits, interests, and viewing patterns.
This article explains what the YouTube Recap 2025 is, why it matters, and how to access your personal YouTube Recap on mobile or desktop.
What Is YouTube Recap 2025?
YouTube Recap 2025 is a new annual feature that summarizes the biggest content trends of the year. The report includes rankings for creators, rising genres, popular topics, and regional trends across countries like the U.S., Japan, India, Germany, Korea, Mexico, and more.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Trend Report
MrBeast remains the top U.S. creator for the sixth consecutive year.
IShowSpeed saw massive growth with his nationwide 24/7 IRL livestreams.
CoryxKenshin's fan base drove huge engagement through his self-published manga release.
Trending Topics of 2025
According to YouTube's Culture & Trends team, the following topics showed the fastest growth:
Squid Game-related content
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Labubu collectibles
New podcast formats gaining traction on YouTube
These trends represent content categories with above-average momentum and strong viewer engagement.
Why YouTube Recap 2025 Matters
For Viewers
Helps you understand your yearly watch patterns
Highlights creators and topics you enjoyed most
Acts as a fun, shareable reflection of your YouTube habits (similar to Spotify Wrapped)
For Content Creators
Reveals high-performing categories and trends
Provides insights for shaping next year's content strategy
Shows which formats—like IRL livestreams or visual podcasts—are gaining traction
This makes the 2025 Recap both a cultural snapshot and a valuable resource for future planning.
How to Check Your YouTube Recap 2025
YouTube is rolling out a personal recap with up to 12 interactive cards, showing your top channels, interests, viewing evolution, and a unique "watch personality type."
Below are step-by-step instructions for both mobile and desktop.
How to View Your YouTube Recap 2025 on Mobile
Open the YouTube app on iOS or Android
Tap the "You" tab (bottom-right of the screen)
Find the "Your 2025 Recap" banner or card
Tap to open your personalized recap
Swipe through the cards to view creators, topics, minutes watched, and more
How to View Your YouTube Recap 2025 on Desktop
Go to YouTube.com and sign in
Check the homepage banner for "Your 2025 Recap"
Alternatively, open the "You" section on the left sidebar
Click the recap card to load your personalized yearly summary
Navigate through the recap cards using arrows
Additional Tips for Getting More From Your Recap
Compare your top categories with trending topics to see how your interests align with global trends
Use your watch personality type to discover new creators YouTube recommends
If you're a creator, review trending categories to plan 2026 content
Check regional trend lists to explore popular creators in other countries
Final Thoughts
YouTube Recap 2025 is the platform's most comprehensive year-in-review yet, providing valuable insights for both viewers and creators. With its combination of global trend rankings and personalized summaries, the recap makes it easier to understand the content that shaped the year—and your own unique viewing journey.
As the feature continues rolling out worldwide, users can check their recap directly on mobile or desktop and explore their top channels, habits, and interests from 2025.
