Overview
- Some users now find the thumbs-down control moved into the overflow menu while the thumbs-up remains visible during playback.
- Test groups see either separate Dislike and Not interested options or a combined Not interested label next to the thumbs-down icon.
- Participants who select the option in the menu may receive an optional survey to provide additional feedback on their choice.
- Viewers can also submit feedback in the YouTube app, with changes confined to the Shorts experience during the trial.
- YouTube frames the A/B testing as research to refine personalization and has not announced a permanent rollout.