How to start fresh by resetting algorithms for YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and more

Tired of watching the same stuff? Here’s how to clear your profile or viewing history and escape the recommendation feedback loop on top video streaming sites.

The days of aimless channel surfing or relying on word-of-mouth tips for new shows began fading away in the 2000s. With the launch of YouTube in 2005 and Netflix streaming in 2007, algorithms—not people—began directing our viewing. These recommendations can be fun.

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