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YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button

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Briefings

YouTube is reportedly testing the removal of the dislike button from the main video interface, potentially moving it to a three-dots submenu. This change affects at least two users on X and one user on Reddit, who observed the button disappearing. The removal of the dislike counter followed by the button removal on YouTube Shorts suggests a systematic reduction in dislike functionality. The article notes that YouTube has previously removed the dislike counter, and this new change may further reduce user engagement with negative feedback.

Key points

• YouTube is testing the removal of the dislike button from the main video interface, potentially moving it to a three-dots submenu.
• At least two users on X and one user on Reddit have reported the dislike button being absent from their videos.

Context

This development follows previous changes where the dislike counter was removed, and the button was removed on YouTube Shorts, indicating a broader trend of reducing dislike functionality on the platform.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to screenshots shared by users on X and Reddit, with no official confirmation from YouTube. The specific date of the testing is not confirmed, and the long-term impact of this change remains uncertain.

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