YouTube has initiated a new platform test that relocates and conceals the dislike button on long-form videos. Spotted by users recently, this adjustment builds upon the platform’s 2021 decision to remove public dislike counts from view.

Under the experimental interface, visitors to long-form content will see a prominent like button while the dislike action is tucked away inside the three-dot menu at the end of the action toolbar. Reports indicate that Google has been conducting this A/B test over the past couple of weeks with a select group of accounts.

The change has sparked immediate backlash and strong rejection from both regular viewers and content creators . Critics argue that burying the dislike option removes a vital mechanism for expressing direct dissatisfaction with uploaded videos. Furthermore, creators rely on audience feedback data to gauge public reception and understand viewer sentiment.

Rest in peace to all dislike buttons except comments.…