🎯 YouTube Removes Trending Tab: What It Means for Creators & Viewers in 2025
📅 Published: July 11, 2025 | 📺 Category: Tech News / Social Media Updates 📢 Introduction: A Bold Move in the Algorithm Age YouTube, the world's largest video-sharing platform, has made a landmark decision in 2025— officially removing its "Trending" tab across all devices and platforms. 👉 Official YouTube Blog Announcement 🧠 Why Did YouTube Remove the Trending Tab? 1. 📉 Declining Engagement YouTube reports that fewer users were actively visiting the Trending tab in recent years. Instead, most discovery happens organically via: Home feed "Up Next" sidebar Shorts tab Search bar results 2. 🔍 Personalized Content Wins YouTube’s AI-driven feed now plays a massive role in suggesting content. 👁️ What Changes Will You Notice as a Viewer? 📲 Replaced by: " Explore" Tab (curated categories like Music, Gaming, News, Fashion) Personalized Feed Shorts Feed 💡 Bonus Update: YouTube has enhanced its Shorts algorit...