YouTube is currently testing a potential interface change that relocates the dislike button. Reports from users on social media platforms, including X and Reddit, indicate that the button has been moved from its standard position alongside the like button into a secondary three-dot submenu.

While YouTube has not issued an official statement regarding the scope or purpose of this test, the move follows the company's previous decision to remove public dislike counts from video pages. The current design places the dislike button prominently under the video player, allowing for immediate user feedback. By shifting this function to a submenu, the action becomes more cumbersome, which observers suggest could lead to a decrease in the overall usage of the dislike feature.

There is currently no confirmation on whether this is a limited A/B test or a precursor to a permanent platform-wide update. The Verge notes that for many users, the button remains in its original location, suggesting that the change is not yet universal. The shift has drawn criticism from some users who view the potential change as another step in limiting public feedback mechanisms on the platform.