YouTube Hides Dislike Button
At least two users report the button has been moved to a three-dots submenu or removed altogether, making it harder to access
YouTube appears to be testing a significant change to its video interface: hiding the dislike button. The button, normally located next to the like button under a video, has been moved to a three-dots submenu or removed altogether for some users.
At least two users on X have shared screenshots of the dislike button being relocated to the submenu. Additionally, a user on Reddit shared an image of the dislike button being completely absent from their view.
The current location of the dislike button makes it easily accessible to users. However, moving it to a submenu would require more effort to access, potentially reducing its usage.
## Why it matters The dislike button is an important feature for users to provide feedback on videos. By making it more difficult to access, YouTube may be trying to reduce the impact of negative feedback on creators. This change could have significant implications for the platform's community and content creators.
The testing of this feature is not surprising, given YouTube's history of experimenting with its interface and features. However, the potential removal of the dislike button has sparked concerns among users, who value the ability to provide honest feedback on videos.
