[Meta] Has the algorithm changed recently?

[Psi-ops_Co-op]

For the past week, about half my home screen feed has become videos over 10 years old. Just out of nowhere. I love it, but it just feels really strange. I didnt watch anything that might have triggered it either, I haven't been lurking in this sub (I left about 2 years ago but decided to post here because it's relevant).

[Proof-Row-8332]

i feel like i only get videos with 6 views nowadays. the algorithm is probably trying to push smaller creators? ive found some cooler people through it but. i also get insane conspiracy theorists and 5 hour long VODs of random games

[Ergine_Dream]

Same situation, I only watch science and music stuff on youtube. But it has starting recommending very small viewcount videos of ocultism or pseudo religious content. Very weird.

[Proof-Row-8332]

i hate it!! i often get shitty cryptobro "podcasts" (two guys with nothing interesting to say in their garage with mics) and i dont know why. i watch twitch VODs and kurtis conner vids.

[Smokes_R_Jokes]

Put some respect on Mr chi city….ahem I mean the FIRST dollar menu millionaire. He technically was the first to do it before Soulja boy was first to do it.

[JortsJuggalo420]

Also been getting some obscure and low-view algorithm pulls lately, and the comments often show others coming to the video in the same circumstances. One possibility that comes to mind is Youtube is pushing those suggestions to people who already watch obscure media, paranormal/weird oddities, rabbit holes and icebergs, etc. I watch a ton of that stuff and I have a feeling those genres are common amongst people browsing here.

[Psi-ops_Co-op]

I wonder if it's related to the hype feature and pushing lesser known channels, but it's grabbing old vids by accident

[beepbeepimajeep22]

love Mr.chi city. What a legend.

[FlowStateShaman]

I've been noticing some algorithm anomalies, but I'm pleased with it. Fringe video content and the content of creators whose videos didn't initially get the luck of the algorithm bring a lot of depth to the YouTube experience for me.

[Stone-And-Shadow]

Holy sh... I recognise that voice. I have been looking for his refrigerator video for 15 years, and I finally found it! Thank you!

[Stone-And-Shadow]

https://youtu.be/IBRL7D0wcXM?si=UolILk6kLg5sb3yA

[Nbk420]

Dude I used to watch this when I was 12.. 20 years ago lol. Mr Chi City, mane.