YouTube on desktop now has a comments sidebar, and everyone hates it
The redesign shrinks the video player, places comments on the side, and has large thumbnail recommendations at the bottom.
YouTube has introduced a new desktop interface that's causing widespread outrage. The changes pack comments and video details into a right-hand sidebar, while recommended videos now occupy the space directly below the video player. This shift forces the main video window into a smaller space, cluttering the desktop view. Users who rely on traditional browser tools like uBlock Origin and custom extensions are scrambling to restore the old layout.
Google's foray into this design experiment has already gained traction, with the backlash as strong as previous attempts to revamp the desktop layout. It's uncertain if this design will stick, but the current user response suggests it may be met with long-lasting frustration.
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