YouTube Music has been making strides to catch up to its competitors in the music streaming industry. Recent updates such as real-time lyrics and visual changes have brought the app closer to its rivals, Spotify and Apple Music.
Now, YouTube Music has added a new social feature that allows users to make their listening stats public. This move could be a part of Google’s efforts to make YouTube Music more social and interactive.
YouTube Music Adds Social Feature
Music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have long been popular, but YouTube Music is closing the gap. With new additions such as real-time lyrics and recent visual updates to the app’s Library tab, YouTube Music is becoming more competitive.
New Social Feature for Listening Stats
A new feature has been discreetly added to the app, allowing users to make their listening stats public. This goes beyond the existing ability to display public playlists on users’ profiles.
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How to Enable Public Stats
To enable public stats, go to YouTube Music Settings -> Privacy & location -> Channel settings -> Enable public stats. A dialog box will warn users about the consequences of making their stats publicly visible.
Public stats will appear on the channel for up to two years, and any new stats or metrics added to YouTube Music will be turned off by default.
Advanced Privacy Settings
Enabling public stats unlocks the Advanced privacy settings option. Users will find four toggles: Show songs on repeat, Show artists on repeat, Show music videos on repeat, and Show playlists on repeat. Music videos and playlists will only appear on profiles if their visibility is set to public.
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Feature Availability
The changes have already been spotted in the YouTube Music app. However, Google has not yet published a support page for the new feature, and there has been no official mention from the YouTube team.
Google’s Social Strategy
This update could be part of Google’s efforts to add social elements to YouTube Music, following the lead of Spotify and Apple Music, which already offer similar features.
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Conclusion
YouTube Music’s new social feature is a welcome addition to the app, providing users with more ways to connect with others and share their music interests.
While Google has not officially announced the feature, it shows that the company is committed to improving YouTube Music and making it more competitive in the music streaming industry.
As more and more people turn to music streaming platforms, it is essential that services like YouTube Music continue to evolve and offer new features to keep users engaged.