I noticed that YouTube has been automatically translating video titles lately and I’m not happy with it. The quality of these AI translations seems pretty poor to me, and don’t get me started on the automatic voice dubbing feature they added.
Is there any way to stop YouTube from translating titles while keeping my current language settings? I want to see the original titles that creators actually wrote.
Also, I’m curious about how this works from the creator side. Do content makers have to opt into this translation feature, or does YouTube just apply it to any video without asking the channel owners first? It would be helpful to understand who controls this setting.
Yeah, I’ve noticed this hits mobile way harder than desktop. I get better results using YouTube in a browser with location services turned off instead of the app. It’s not just your account settings - YouTube’s looking at your IP and device language together to trigger translations. The crazy part? YouTube rolled this out globally without asking creators first. Most of them only find out their titles got translated when viewers complain in the comments. The algorithm cares more about engagement than accuracy, which explains why translations often sound weird or miss the point completely.
I have experienced similar issues and found a solution. Ensure that your YouTube settings have both your language and location aligned. If you want English titles, set both to a specific English-speaking country. This alignment seems crucial, as discrepancies trigger the automatic translations. On the creator side, it’s concerning that many don’t realize this feature affects their content as it’s enabled by default. Those who wish to disable it may have to actively request it, which not all creators are aware of.
To disable automatic title translations on YouTube, try adjusting your location settings to a country that corresponds with your preferred language. It seems that these translations are based on your geographical location rather than solely your language preferences, which can be frustrating, especially when traveling. On the creator side, it’s possible for YouTube channel owners to disable this feature via YouTube Studio, but many aren’t aware of this option as it is typically enabled by default. Unfortunately, the quality of the translations can vary significantly.
yeah, it’s really frustrating! i found that clearing your watch history sometimes helps with the translation problem. also, try setting your account language to english (us) specifically, not just english. that worked for me. creators don’t have much control over it, youtube does it automatically.