YouTube announces Custom Feeds built from written requests
WIRED reports that viewers can combine topics, moods and video-length preferences in a request, then save multiple feeds without replacing their usual homepage.
TLDR
At Made on YouTube on September 23, 2026, YouTube announced custom homepage feeds built around requests such as podcasts for a 30-minute commute. The company says viewers will be able to save multiple feeds that automatically refresh with new recommendations. WIRED reports that the usual homepage remains accessible through the “All” button. TechCrunch reports that Gemini powers the feeds and, citing YouTube, said a web and mobile rollout was planned to start in October 2026.
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YouTube announces Custom Feeds built from written requests
WIRED reports that viewers can combine topics, moods and video-length preferences in a request, then save multiple feeds without replacing their usual homepage.
TLDR
At Made on YouTube on September 23, 2026, YouTube announced custom homepage feeds built around requests such as podcasts for a 30-minute commute. The company says viewers will be able to save multiple feeds that automatically refresh with new recommendations. WIRED reports that the usual homepage remains accessible through the “All” button. TechCrunch reports that Gemini powers the feeds and, citing YouTube, said a web and mobile rollout was planned to start in October 2026.