YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button
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. Right now, for me, the dislike button sits right next to the like button under a video. Moving it to a submenu…
Key points
- YouTube appears to be testing moving the dislike button into the three-dots submenu on videos.
- Users on X and Reddit shared screenshots showing the dislike button moved or missing.
- Google did not immediately reply to a request for comment on how widely the test may roll out.
YouTube appears to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, according to 9to5Google. At least two users on X have recently posted screenshots showing the dislike button placed in the three-dots submenu, and a Reddit user also shared an image of the button being absent.
Currently the dislike button sits next to the like button under a video. Moving it into a submenu would make it harder to reach, which would likely mean fewer people use it.
Earlier changes to dislikes
YouTube has changed the dislike button before. In 2021 it hid the public dislike count on videos to help "protect creators from harassment," though creators can still see the counts.
Earlier this year, YouTube removed the dislike button from YouTube Shorts and pointed users toward options in the three-dots menu instead.
protect creators from harassment
— YouTube
Scope of the test unclear
It is unclear how widely this apparent test may be rolled out. Google did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
