YouTube recently updated a commonly used feature, and many people are already expressing their dislike for the change.
Social media sites frequently update their features. These changes could be part of a larger redesign to improve consistency, or they might be inspired by what competing platforms are doing.
Recently, YouTube has been updating various features, sometimes intentionally and sometimes not. For a while, they removed custom subtitles commonly used by VTubers, and they’ve also added a way to exclude Shorts videos from your search results.
Users have also pointed out that the section of recommended and related videos on the left side of the screen – when viewing on a computer – has gotten bigger.
YouTube’s recommended videos are now massive
This update, which YouTube hasn’t publicly mentioned, is already proving to be very unpopular with everyone.
Redditor hafizh1495 noticed that the thumbnails for suggested videos were bigger than usual and asked when this change happened.
Users expressed strong frustration with a recent change, calling it annoying and distracting. Many said it takes up too much screen space and interferes with watching videos. Several simply stated the new version is a clear step backward.
since when did the side suggested videos tab became larger?
byu/hafizh1495 inyoutube
Some users think apps not made by us might offer solutions to this change, but those aren’t official fixes.
At the start of 2026, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced plans for further improvements to the platform, aiming to enhance the experience for both creators and viewers.
We’re focused on creating the best possible foundation for success,” Mohan explained to CNBC. “Think of it like building a stage – we want it to be top-quality.
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2026-02-06 17:18