Weird ad targeting after dropping YouTube Premium
Just canceled my YouTube Premium subscription yesterday. Now I’m seeing the strangest ads! I’m a tall dude (6’5") and the ads I’m getting seem totally unrelated to me. What’s up with that?
Anyone else notice weird ad targeting after canceling Premium? It’s like the algorithm forgot everything it knew about me. I’m getting stuff for products I’d never use. Makes me wonder how their ad system works.
Maybe it’s just a glitch or maybe they’re trying to annoy me into resubscribing. Either way, it’s pretty funny. Guess I’ll have to get used to ads again, but hopefully they’ll start making more sense soon!
I’ve been through this exact scenario. When I canceled Premium, YouTube started serving me ads for luxury pet accessories - and I don’t even own a pet!
From my experience working in digital marketing, this behavior is likely due to YouTube resetting your ad profile. Without Premium, they lose access to certain data points and have to rebuild your interests from scratch.
It typically takes about 2-3 weeks for the algorithm to recalibrate based on your viewing habits. In the meantime, you might see some truly bizarre ad targeting. I actually found it quite entertaining to see what random products YouTube thought I might be interested in.
If you want to speed up the process, try interacting with content that genuinely interests you. Like, comment, and watch videos in your preferred categories. This will help the algorithm understand your preferences faster.
Alternatively, you could embrace the chaos and see what unexpected products you discover through these mismatched ads. Who knows, you might find something interesting!
lol yeah, youtube’s ad system gets wacky after droppin premium. i got ads for tiny houses after canceling - im 6’2 and claustrophobic! 
give it time, the algo will figure u out again. or maybe try clearin ur watch history? either way, enjoy the random ad journey for now!
Your experience isn’t unique. I encountered something similar when I canceled Premium last year. The ad targeting went completely off-kilter for about two weeks.
YouTube’s algorithm likely needs time to recalibrate without the Premium data. It’s essentially starting from scratch, hence the seemingly random ads. In my case, I suddenly got inundated with ads for baby products despite being childless.
The system will eventually adjust based on your viewing habits. You can speed up the process by actively engaging with content that truly interests you. Alternatively, you could adjust your ad preferences in your Google account settings.
Personally, I found the mismatched ads amusing initially, but they quickly became irritating. If it persists, you might want to contact YouTube support for assistance.
I’ve had a similar experience after dropping Premium a few months back. It’s like YouTube’s algorithm goes haywire for a bit. In my case, I started getting bombarded with ads for luxury yachts and private jets - definitely not my usual browsing material!
From what I understand, it might be because the system is rebuilding your profile from scratch. Without Premium, they suddenly have less data on your viewing habits, so the targeting goes a bit wonky.
Give it some time, and the ads should start to make more sense. In the meantime, you could try clearing your watch history or tweaking your ad preferences in your Google account settings. That might help nudge the algorithm in the right direction.
Honestly, though, I found the mismatched ads kind of entertaining. It was like getting a glimpse into someone else’s YouTube world for a while!