YouTube users dislike frequent UI changes
33 posts across 3 communities in the last 30 days; 94% from r/youtube.
“The comment section on the right side is stupid and the responses are broken. So far, I got the changes on one account, others don't have em yet. Does anyone know how to change the UI back? Is there even a way to let YT know that this is the worst change ever?”
“Why is it on the bottom of the page? You can still view this on the top”
“This began yesterday, I'm in USA. I can't stand it. I hate that I am forced to look at comments... For me I don't engage a ton with comments, I just want to see the video. Theater mode is wildly unsatisfying.. The rounded everything is ugly... cries. I don't think I can get used…”
Several users express frustration with YouTube's constant redesigns of its user interface, including the movement of subscription options and unnecessary alterations. Users find these changes disruptive and unwelcome, questioning why they are implemented without request.
SOURCES (34)
“The app has a new layout and it STINKS!!! ROLL THIS CRAP BACK IMMEDIATELY submitted by /u/ButtonImpressive646 [link] [comments]”
“The UI on YouTube is really bad. The channel's name is now present above the likes, views counter, and upload date and below the video's title. This makes the new UI in YouTube VERY confusing. Have you guys have this? submitted by /u/Outrageous-Money2635 [link] [comments]”
“Is there any way to go back to the previous UI? I don't like or care about seeing the comments section every time I open a video. https://preview.redd.it/dtw2styusqvh1.png?width=1831&format=png&auto=webp&s=3366f20e64f8645eaca60b9d0477fa0bf18936ab submitted by /u/Heerolet [link] [comments]”
“The post have moved action buttons (quote, comment) to top left and removed the dislike button, what to do, new ui change? submitted by /u/Glum_While_5632 [link] [comments]”
“https://preview.redd.it/l38np9y93avh1.png?width=1272&format=png&auto=webp&s=4f8cc12f7a6be748070ce13af30288a43d8578c0 As you all know, this new ui sucks. It even affects customtube and youtube redux, the two extensions that are well known for letting you revert back to older versions of youtube uis. I highly doubt youtube will wanna listen to the community. So I wanna ask... is there an extension that brings back the videos to the right side and the comment section to the bottom?  ”
“The comment section on the right side is stupid and the responses are broken. So far, I got the changes on one account, others don't have em yet. Does anyone know how to change the UI back? Is there even a way to let YT know that this is the worst change ever? submitted by /u/FatalisTheUnborn [link] [comments]”
“Is it just me or did youtube abbreviated the total video views, it suddenly shows 5.1M instead of 5,102,088 views. It happens in mobile app and desktop (only new ui) too. submitted by /u/Glum_While_5632 [link] [comments]”
“Bro every time I enter YouTube especially in my phone the UI is different or they add a unnecessary shit function instead of things that content creator or consumers want, YouTube pls choose a fucking UI and improve the app in good things submitted by /u/Frequent-Fig-450 [link] [comments]”
“Why is it on the bottom of the page? You can still view this on the top submitted by /u/Ok_Carrot5802 [link] [comments]”
They removed the exact view count. [re: what is this new UI ?!??!?!]
“This began yesterday, I'm in USA. I can't stand it. I hate that I am forced to look at comments... For me I don't engage a ton with comments, I just want to see the video. Theater mode is wildly unsatisfying.. The rounded everything is ugly... cries. I don't think I can get used to this and I'm aware everyone says this until they get used to it but fr this isn't just UI, this is reshaping UX entirely to be less about the video, more about all the text and clutter on the s”
“I'm pretty sure they are proud of themselves with all this daily " hard work " submitted by /u/Charming-Station7157 [link] [comments]”
“Stop changing the UI! Just when I was getting used to the previous changes (scaled up recommended video thumbnails) you moved the recommended vids to the bottom and made the comment section appear on clickable button! Who ever keeps changing UI, PLEASE FKIN STOP! You're ruining YouTube! submitted by /u/BadBladeMaster [link] [comments]”
“Ive a feeling theyre trying to figure out if they can put the reasonable version behind a paywall eventually. they might just be running tests if the expected extra Premium money would outcompete the loss of volume on ads or not. I cant believe anyone there actually thought this wasnt a horrible downgrade.”
“I just opened Youtube and thought that something was broken. But no... they streamlined and "improved" the user experience. Took me good while to find the commentary button. :-/ Seriously: Youtube has made nothing but lousy decisions in the last couple of years. I'm not hating the platform per se. But i think that short content format was a mistake as were changes in the algorithm, the random termination of content creators (especially non-sexual ASMRtist for example) and many more”
“I just want my theater mode man. like the rest is fine but like why center screen submitted by /u/DasGravity [link] [comments]”
“I don't understand YouTube change the ui the old one was better you can't even watch live stream on the this ui on front page. submitted by /u/HeartAffectionate119 [link] [comments]”
“Another dumb interface change youtube people need to go!!! submitted by /u/Valuable-Shake6485 [link] [comments]”
“Youtube Music decides to not add the typical like button on the interface that is easy to click, instead it decided to hide it in this context menu alongside all the other options. What do you think of this? A friend that is kind of a google fan says they probably added the friction on purpose, for some reason it's beneficial to them that users have a harder time liking songs. Maybe because they only like the songs they really like? Maybe because it keeps them listening longer? (He also admi”
“I hate it, I just want the previous version back submitted by /u/LengthinessBasic8447 [link] [comments]”
“Youtube just cannot stick one just one ui without changing it every few weeks, they've just been ignoring us with this change and thinking that all of the reception is positive, this in fact reminds me of syndromes omnidroids from the incredibles, but their purpose is just to be progressively more worse and to just make people more mad submitted by /u/Themallfinder [link] [comments]”
u/ReallyRickAstley what are your opinions on this change?
“Is there anyway I can change it Back to the Old UI? submitted by /u/Empty_Thought6841 [link] [comments]”
“No I don't need to know what's in the video, no I didn't want to have a dedicated mute button, if I want it muted, I'll turn down my volume and I I didn't ask for the UI to be sized up again... submitted by /u/CelebrityXcruise [link] [comments]”
“Probably just testing UI? I had the latest version of Youtube but it is still the old UI”
“They changed the ui and made it HORRIBLE submitted by /u/SnooRobots5543 [link] [comments]”
“You sure know how to update your vibe coded UI. submitted by /u/Mackilee476 [link] [comments]”
“YouTube, you have to remove the “Views” everywhere. Also, that 175.289 should be turned in 175K. No one cares about the exact number. submitted by /u/Udee76 [link] [comments]”
“The subscriptions page option got moved to the top, another unnecessary UI change which no one asked for submitted by /u/Kind_Fix_9464 [link] [comments]”