Here is what the page “YouTube Tests Hiding Dislike Button in Three-Dot Menu, Users Report” contains. YouTube appears to be testing a change that hides the dislike button from the main video interface, according to reports from 9to5Google. Multiple users on X and Reddit have shared screenshots showing the dislike button either moved into the three-dot submenu or absent altogether. While the like button remains visible, this experimental layout would require an extra tap to dislike a video, potentially reducing negative feedback visibility.
The test comes years after YouTube removed public dislike counts in 2021 to protect creators from harassment, though the button itself remained. Now, hiding the button entirely could further shift how viewers engage with content, possibly affecting creator feedback loops and user expression. YouTube has not confirmed the test or its scope, but such experiments often roll out to small user groups before wider changes. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.