YouTube's new look pushes the Subscriptions tab out of reach

YouTube's newest app redesign has upset many users, and the reason is simple: the Subscriptions tab is harder to find. According to a report from Android Authority, the bottom bar still has the Shorts and Upload buttons. Users say they use those far less than Subscriptions.

What changed

The bottom bar is the row of buttons along the bottom of the YouTube app. It is where many people jump between parts of the app. Based on the material available, Shorts and Upload still sit there, while Subscriptions no longer has the same easy spot.

Subscriptions is the tab people use to see new videos from channels they follow. For many viewers, it is the main reason to open the app.

Who it affects

Anyone who checks YouTube for videos from favorite creators, news channels, or business accounts could notice the shift. If your app looks different, your followed channels may now take an extra step to reach. Expect to relearn where things are.

What is not known yet

• How many people have the new look is not stated.
• It is not clear whether the change is permanent or a test.
• There is no word on whether YouTube will respond to the complaints.
• The exact new path to Subscriptions is not described in the material.

What happens next

Redesign complaints can lead companies to adjust their plans, but nothing in the available material says YouTube will. For now, the practical step is to look around the updated app for where Subscriptions moved.