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YouTube has a variety of features that make it easy to search for new content. From recommended videos on the front page, the “New to You” tab, and the “Explore” categories in the menu. You can also use YouTube’s official page to see curated content from all across YouTube. This wikiHow article teaches you how to find new content on YouTube using your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Finding New Videos on YouTube
- You can check out recommended videos on the main page of YouTube. Click the tabs at the top to view videos by keyword. Click or tap New to You to see new videos.
- Tap the compass icon or click the menu icon in the upper-left corner. Use the categories under “Explorer” to browse videos by category.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon, or click the search bar at the top of the page. Then enter keywords related to videos you want to see.
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Open YouTube. If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the red-and-white YouTube icon on your home screen or in the Apps menu. If you're on a computer, point your browser to youtube.com.
- If you're not already signed in to your YouTube account , sign in now. Signing in ensures you see relevant recommendations and are able to subscribe to channels.
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Check out your recommended videos. YouTube uses your viewing history and other metrics to recommend new videos you're bound to enjoy. After launching the app or signing in to the website, scroll down to see your current recommendations, which are updated frequently.
- If you see something in your recommendations that doesn't interest you at all, click or tap the three vertical dots below the video preview and select Not interested or Don't recommend channel . This helps YouTube show you more relevant recommendations in the future.
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3Click or tap one of the keyword tabs at the top of the page. The tabs at the top of the pages are keywords based on your previous searches and watch history. Tapping one of the keyword tabs at the top displays videos related to that keyword.
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Tap the Explore tab (Mobile) or click the menu icon ☰ (PC). Both options are in the upper-left corner of the screen. On mobile, it’s the icon that resembles a compass. On PC, it’s the icon with three lines. This displays the menu to the left.
- On PC, you’ll need to scroll down to the “Explore” header in the menu.
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Click or tap a category. Categories are pages dedicated to videos and channels about certain subjects, such as Gaming , Sports, Music , Movies & TV, Podcasts, Fashion & Beauty, Courses, and more. Click or tap one of the categories to view videos from that category.
- Scroll down after selecting a category to see a variety of channels that fit the topic. Click or tap videos in the lists, or select the channel name to discover even more videos.
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1Click or tap the Search feature. If you are using the mobile app, tap the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner. If you are using the web page, click the search bar at the top of the page.
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Search for new videos by keyword. If you're not finding what you're looking for by browsing, you can use YouTube's built-in search engine. Enter the title of a video, a creator, or a keyword related to the type of videos you want to view.
- To filter the results, click or tap the Filter icon, which looks like three horizontal lines with knobs, directly above the results. You can then filter by relevance, date, type, duration, quality, and more.
- To search for a creator, enter the “@” sign followed by the creator’s username in the search bar.
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Tips
- Encase your search keywords in quotation marks to force the search engine to show exact matches (e.g., “your keyword”). This simple trick saves you a lot of time as it brings up only the most relevant results.Thanks
- Place a plus (+) or minus (-) sign before your keywords (+”your keyword”) to match exact keywords on YouTube. These signs will include or exclude (minus sign) the relevant or irrelevant keywords in your search.Thanks
- Try to search and subscribe to the channels on YouTube that update regularly with new content. You can spot such channels by the sheer number of their subscribers.Thanks
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1. Create an account so you see recommendations on the front page.
2. Use the Explore
tab or menu to browse categories.
3. Subscribe to channels to be notified of new videos.
4. Use YouTube's search engine.
5. Use Neverthink to watch curated YouTube streams.
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