The visibility of a user’s “liked videos” playlist on YouTube is governed by privacy settings. The default setting typically makes these videos private, meaning other users cannot readily view them. However, this setting can be modified, allowing a user to make their liked videos publicly accessible. To illustrate, if a user navigates to their account settings and changes the privacy of their liked videos playlist to “public,” their liked videos become visible to anyone who visits their channel.
Controlling the privacy of liked videos offers users a degree of control over their online presence. Maintaining the privacy of liked videos can be beneficial for individuals who prefer not to share their viewing habits. Conversely, making the playlist public can allow users to share their interests and engage with others who have similar tastes. Historically, YouTube has evolved its privacy settings in response to user feedback and changing expectations regarding online data protection.
