YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button
YouTube is reportedly testing the removal or relocation of the dislike button to a three-dots submenu for certain users. This follows previous controversial interface changes, such as hiding the public dislike count in 2021 and removing the button from YouTube Shorts.
Why it matters
Changes to user interface elements on major social media platforms affect how communities interact with content and express feedback.
YouTube appears to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, as reported by 9to5Google. At least two users on X have recently shared screenshots of the dislike button now being placed in the three-dots submenu, and a user on Reddit also shared an image of the dislike button being absent for them.
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