YouTube lets users customize what content is on their homepage for the first time

USADiscovery CommerceShoppable VideoSocial CheckoutYouTube ShoppingMashable · September 27, 2026 at 8:04 PM
YouTube lets users customize what content is on their homepage for the first time

YouTube has introduced a new feature that allows users to customize the content on their homepage for the first time. This update gives users more control over what they see when they open the platform, enabling them to personalize their experience. The feature is a significant development in the way users interact with YouTube.

This update matters for social commerce as it can potentially increase user engagement and time spent on the platform. By allowing users to customize their homepage, YouTube may be able to better compete with other social media platforms and increase its appeal to creators and advertisers. This could lead to more opportunities for social commerce and influencer marketing on the platform.

The Social Commerce Daily Digest

Yesterday's top 5 stories in your inbox, every morning.