The mobile application of YouTube is currently undergoing an experimental redesign that has raised concerns among users. The most notable change involves the removal of the Subscriptions tab from its traditional location in the bottom navigation bar, which has been moved to a secondary menu situated below the app's logo.
This redesign introduces a new navigation experience, offering a swipeable interface for the Home and Subscriptions feeds. Users will notice a secondary “Home” tab in addition to the existing one, while the typical list of followed content under Subscriptions is still accessible but lacks a dedicated space. Feedback indicates that this change could make accessing the Subscriptions feed more cumbersome on modern smartphones.
YouTube has confirmed that these modifications are part of its latest tests, although there is no indication that this redesign will be implemented soon. Users have reported inconsistencies with the new layout, which has not remained stable across different accounts. The current widely available interface remains intact for now, with the potential for further adjustments as the testing phase continues.