From Dexerto · Dylan Horetski · · 50s
YouTube hides dislike button for creators
YouTube tests hiding dislike button on creators' videos, users upset.
In brief
YouTube tests hiding dislike button on creators' videos, users upset. YouTube is testing a redesigned interface that moves the dislike button to an overflow menu for creators' videos, making it harder for viewers to give negative feedback. Originally reported by Dexerto.
YouTube tests dislike button changes
YouTube appears to be testing a redesigned interface that moves the dislike button into an overflow menu on desktop.
“They removed dislikes completely.”
Users report disappearing dislike button
Some users say the dislike button is no longer visible alongside video controls, with one claiming they removed dislikes completely.
“They removed dislikes completely.”
YouTube clarifies change applies to creators
YouTube states the change only affects videos users have uploaded, not every video they watch on the platform.
“We are not testing hiding the dislike button on YouTube for users.”
YouTube's original dislike removal
YouTube removed public dislike counts in November 2021 to reduce targeted dislike attacks and harassment.
“the decision was intended to reduce targeted dislike attacks and harassment”
The one thing
YouTube is testing a redesigned interface that moves the dislike button to an overflow menu for creators' videos, making it harder for viewers to give negative feedback.
