The YouTube Trending page was launched way back in 2015, and after a decade, the company has decided to end its existence. The page will be replaced by YouTube Charts, which displays popular content according to specific categories rather than lumping it all into a single all-encompassing list.
At the moment, YouTube Charts includes separate lists for music videos, podcasts, as well as movie trailers. The platform has confirmed that more categories will be added over time. Trending gaming videos are still located on the Gaming Explore page, although it seems that will eventually change as the company builds more charts.
That said, the company assures that it will continue to display personalised recommendations to users to ensure it can show a wide range of relevant popular content. Additionally, viewers will still have the option to browse content that is not specifically tailored to their tastes via the Explore menu.
According to YouTube, this change is to better match how its users discover trending content, as people’s viewing habits have shifted over the years. Viewers have relied on the Trending page less and less over the years as they learn about trends from different places. As such, visits to the page have significantly decreased, particularly in the last five years.
(Source: YouTube)
