YouTube Is Letting Us Vibe Our Video Feeds, and I’m Liking It
The mobile app is giving users more control of the videos they get.
YouTube has introduced a new feature that allows users to create their own video feeds on the mobile app home page. This feature gives users more control over the content they see, enabling them to follow topics or moods that interest them rather than relying solely on YouTube's algorithm. The custom feed option is represented by a plus sign on the mobile app's home screen menu.
According to YouTube, the goal of this feature is to allow viewers to "dive straight into" the content they enjoy most. The feature is available on the mobile app, but not on tablets, and it requires users to be 13 years old or older with enabled watch and search history.
Upon activation, users can create a custom feed by clicking on the plus sign at the top of the menu. They can then specify a topic or mood for the feed. For instance, I created a feed for the San Francisco 49ers and the 2026 midterm elections. These new feeds now appear in the menu, alongside signals for subscribed channels, music, and live streams.
The custom feeds are also customizable; users can modify or delete them by clicking into the feed and using the provided buttons to edit the prompt, rename the feed, or delete it altogether.
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