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| YouTube Trending Tab Is Going Away and Being Replaced by New Charts – Here's What It Means for You. |
Big news for all YouTube lovers out there — the Trending tab is officially being shut down. Yep, that section you used to check for what’s blowing up? It’s disappearing soon. But don’t worry, YouTube’s replacing it with something way more useful: category-based charts that actually match your interests.
Back when YouTube launched the Trending tab in 2015, it was super easy to tell what was popular — just throw all the viral stuff in one list and call it a day. But times have changed. These days, people aren’t finding trending videos from that tab anymore. Most of us are catching onto viral stuff from Shorts, search suggestions, TikTok, or even Instagram.
YouTube says the Trending section hasn’t been doing that well for the last five years, mainly because platforms like TikTok have taken over the “what’s hot right now” scene. So instead of trying to force it, YouTube is shifting focus to Charts — where popular videos are ranked by categories like music videos, podcasts, movie trailers, and more. Basically, it’s a smarter way to discover content you actually care about.
This new system makes it way easier to find stuff you love. Into music? There’s a chart for that. Prefer podcasts or movie content? Covered. And more categories are on the way.
But that’s not all. YouTube is also testing a new feature called Hype. Think of it like a way for viewers to boost videos they love, helping creators get more exposure. It's kind of like giving a shoutout to a great video so more people can find it. Hype started testing last year and YouTube’s planning to keep building on it to help small or rising creators grow faster.
So what does all this mean for you? If you're just here to watch, you're gonna get better recommendations that fit your vibe. And if you’re a creator, this could be your chance to finally get noticed in the right circles — not just lost in a sea of generic viral content.
Bottom line: YouTube’s saying goodbye to the old way of tracking trends and moving toward a more personalized, useful, and creator-friendly system. Get ready for a whole new way to explore what’s poppin’ on the platform.