YouTube is testing a feature that may hide the dislike button from its main interface, moving it to a submenu instead. Reports from users on X and Reddit show that the button is either relocated or absent for some. This change follows earlier adjustments, including the removal of the dislike counter and the dislike button on YouTube Shorts, which some users view as negative developments.
Key facts
- YouTube is testing hiding the dislike button in a submenu.
- Screenshots from users on X show the dislike button's new location.
- A Reddit user reported the dislike button was missing entirely.
- The dislike button is currently next to the like button under videos.
- Previous changes include removing the dislike counter and button on Shorts.
A short AI summary in our own words. The reporting belongs to The Verge; we don't reproduce it.