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YouTube says it isn’t testing hiding the dislike button

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Briefings

YouTube spokesperson Kimberly Taylor confirmed on Wednesday that the platform is not testing hiding the dislike button on videos, despite user reports of the button appearing in the three-dot menu. The spokesperson clarified that a new UI is being introduced for creators, but this change does not involve hiding the dislike button for users. The evidence consists of a single statement from Kimberly Taylor, which explicitly denies the testing hypothesis while noting a UI update for creators. No specific dates, numbers, or user counts are provided in the source text. The finding remains limited to the spokesperson's denial of the testing claim without further verification from YouTube or user data.

Key points

• YouTube spokesperson Kimberly Taylor explicitly denied that the dislike button is being tested on YouTube videos.
• A new UI for creators is being introduced, but this update does not involve hiding the dislike button for users.

Context

User reports on X suggested YouTube was testing hiding the dislike button, but a spokesperson clarified the situation. The finding matters because it clarifies whether a UI change involves hiding the dislike button for users.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single statement from Kimberly Taylor. No specific dates, numbers, or user counts are provided. The finding remains limited to the spokesperson's denial of the testing claim without further verification from YouTube or user data.

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