At the end of each year, many digital platforms provide their users with a summary of their activity over the past twelve months. This type of reporting has become particularly popular thanks to services like Spotify Wrapped, which allows users to see what content they consumed the most and how their habits evolved over the course of the year. In 2025, YouTube Music joined the trend with YouTube Recap.
These tools not only display statistics, but also help users reflect on their digital consumption patterns. They provide a general framework for interacting with the platform and allow us to remember the content or artists that highlighted the year, enhancing the personal review experience at the end of December.
In addition, annual summaries reinforce the idea of a closer and more personalized experience in digital services. It allows users to monitor general trends in their activity, compare them to previous years and better understand how they use the platforms, thus providing added value beyond simple entertainment.
How to watch your YouTube summary
To access the YouTube summary, users must navigate through the app, where the option is not found directly. On iOS or Android mobile phones, it is necessary to open the application and go to the profile section located in the lower right corner. A notification will appear there indicating that the 2025 summary is ready for consultation.
The summary provides an organized view of user activity, showing the most viewed content categories and most frequented channels, as well as the evolution of viewing habits throughout the year. In addition, YouTube assigns each user a “personal” profile based on the videos they have watched, allowing us to better understand their preferences and consumption style.
Unlike the report provided by YouTube Music, which focuses only on artists, genres, and podcasts, this summary includes all video formats on the platform. Thus, users can analyze their music activity, the topics and creators that defined their year, and get a complete overview of their digital interests and explorations.
Although YouTube has officially launched this feature, it is currently only available in the United States. American users are the first to have access to this tool, while in other countries, including Spain, the function cannot yet be consulted. The company reported that the international expansion will arrive later this week, which will allow users in Spain and other territories to access the annual summary once it is activated.