YouTube is testing changes to how the dislike button appears on videos, according to reports from 9to5Google and user screenshots shared on social media. In the test, the dislike control may be moved into a three-dots submenu rather than shown directly alongside other action buttons, and some users report the dislike button is not visible at all.
The outlets describe the change as part of A/B-style UI experimentation, based on limited early evidence. The test comes after YouTube removed public dislike counts years ago, leaving only the ability to register a dislike. Different users appear to be seeing different interface variations, suggesting the feature rollout is gradual and not yet consistent for all viewers. Neither report indicates a formal, confirmed policy change or timeline for broader adoption.
