https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-says-it-isn-t-testing-hiding-the-dislike-buttonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-says-it-isn-t-testing-hiding-the-dislike-buttonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-says-it-isn-t-testing-hiding-the-dislike-button#u153730Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:45:48 +0000YouTube states it is not testing hiding the dislike button on videos for users. Recent user reports indicated that the dislike button was being moved behind a menu or hidden entirely on normal videos, following prior changes to Shorts. However, a YouTube spokesperson disputed these claims in a Wednesday statement to The Verge, clarifying that the platform is not conducting tests to conceal the feature. Users had previously shared observations suggesting disliking content was becoming more difficult on the platform.Why it mattersSpeculation regarding the platform interface emerged as reports sp