- Although YouTube Recap can be viewed on any device, the ideal way is to watch it on your phone, as it is designed in a 16.
- If you don’t see a prompt, then you can directly visit the You tab in your YouTube app to view it.
- If you are still not able to view your YouTube Recap, then chances are that the app is not able to fetch the data properly from the servers.
YouTube has started rolling out YouTube Recap 2025 for all users, offering a quick glimpse at all the content consumed throughout the year. However, many users are complaining that they are not able to see the recap on their account and are facing problems in sharing it on social media. Here’s a quick guide on how you can fix common problems while loading YouTube Recap, and how you can quickly share it with your friends on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
Fix YouTube Recap Not Showing
Although YouTube Recap can be viewed on any device, the ideal way is to watch it on your phone, as it is designed in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Follow these easy fixes to troubleshoot if you do not see the option on your device:
Update the YouTube App
If you are using an older version of the YouTube app, then it may not support viewing the annual recap. It’s recommended to update the app to the latest version available on both Android and iOS platforms. However, if you prefer using an older variant for some reason, you can also view the recap by opening YouTube in any web browser and signing in using the same account.
Check the ‘You’ Tab
Normally, YouTube sends a notification or a pop-up on the home page when your recap is ready. However, in some cases, the platform may not notify you, even if the recap is ready. If you don’t see a prompt, then you can directly visit the You tab in your YouTube app to view it. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open the YouTube app on your device.
2. Tap on the ‘You’ tab visible at the bottom of your screen.
3. Open the ‘Your 2025 Recap is here!’ banner to view your recap.
Use Direct Link
You can also view your recap directly by using the link youtube.com/recap. Type this URL in any web browser (preferably Google Chrome), after which YouTube will redirect you to your recap either in the YouTube app or website. If you are signed in using your account, then the recap will automatically start playing on your device. This works on both phone and desktop.
Clear YouTube App Data
If you are still not able to view your YouTube Recap, then chances are that the app is not able to fetch the data properly from the servers. This can be solved by clearing the app data.
1. Long-press on the YouTube app icon and go to app info.
2. Navigate to the storage section.
3. Tap on Clear Data or Clear App Data. The name of the option may vary depending on your device.
4. If you are an iPhone user, we recommend deleting and reinstalling the YouTube app from the App Store.
Ensure YouTube Watch History Was Enabled
YouTube generates the recap based on your watch history. If you have disabled or paused the watch history on your account, then the platform will not show your recap as it does not have enough viewing data of your habits. Unfortunately, you cannot do anything in such cases. The best solution is to enable watch history now, so that you can view your YouTube Recap next year.
Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open the YouTube app and go to Settings > Your data in YouTube.
2. Scroll down to YouTube Watch History and open it.
3. Toggle the ‘Turn on’ button to enable your YouTube watch history.
Share YouTube Recap on Instagram and Other Apps
Ever since Spotify introduced recaps, the concept has become a fan favourite, enabling people to showcase their taste in music and other art forms with others. In the same way, you can also share your YouTube Recap on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp, etc.
However, the recap includes multiple slides, and there is no direct method to share it entirely. Instead, you can share individual highlights separately.
Using the Share Button Directly
While viewing your YouTube recap, you can use the share button in the centre to share that specific highlight with your friends. Note that this will only share the slide shown on your screen, and not the entire recap. YouTube also adds a quick text prompting users to view their recap when you use this button to share your recap.
Taking a Screenshot
If you are not able to see or access the share button directly, you can take a screenshot to share the recap. However, you need to time your screenshot accurately to capture the exact information, as the slides have a lot of animations in between. This process is not recommended, as it is quite difficult to take proper screen grabs.
Share a Screen Recording
If you want to share your entire YouTube Recap at once, then the best way is to record your screen and upload it directly to other apps. You can use your phone’s built-in screen recorder, as YouTube has no restrictions on it. This process will also capture the background music, which is picked from your most-played music track from your YouTube watch history.
FAQs
Q. Why can’t I watch YouTube Recap 2025?
If you have not updated your YouTube app to the latest version, then updating it can fix the problem. However, if you have disabled watch history on your account, then you won’t be able to watch your YouTube Recap in 2025.
Q. Does everyone get a YouTube Recap?
YouTube needs to have enough data from your watch history between January – October 2025. If there’s not enough viewing history, then you won’t get a recap.
Wrapping Up
YouTube Recap is an excellent way to take a glimpse at your taste in watching videos. It also shows how your interests change over time. The best part is that you can share it with your friends and compare your stats to see who has access to unique and hidden gem channels on the platform.
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