YouTube, the world’s most popular video-sharing platform, has quietly made a new interface change. This update affects the order of tabs in the platform’s left menu, directly altering the user experience. Desktop users, in particular, have begun to notice that the “Subscriptions” and “You” tabs have been swapped.

YouTube’s design has changed again: The menu layout is confusing

The “Subscriptions” tab, which was located just below the “You” section in the previous design, has been moved to the top with the new layout. The “You” tab is now hidden under the “Subscriptions” heading. This disrupts the muscle memory of users who have been accustomed to the same menu layout for years, causing significant confusion.

Users gathering on platforms like Reddit argue that this update has no real benefits. Many believe the new order feels cluttered and that YouTube is trying to make the desktop experience more similar to its mobile app design. Users point out that the list of subscribed channels doesn’t need to be at the top, and that the old layout is simpler and more user-friendly.

The backlash wasn’t limited to complaints; some users have already begun searching for solutions to revert to the old look. Third-party browser extensions like Stylus, Unhook, and YouTube Tweaks are attracting significant interest from those seeking to restore the interface. One user even stated that he fixed the menu by writing custom code using ChatGPT and implemented it through the extension.

There’s a sense of fatigue within the community stemming from the platform’s constant interface experiments. Users feel the company is constantly “breaking” things rather than bringing meaningful improvements. Furthermore, this frustration isn’t limited to the menu changes; other ongoing technical issues, such as the missing video release dates, are also fueling the backlash.

So, what are your thoughts on YouTube’s new menu layout? Has your habit been affected by this change, or do you find the new ordering more user-friendly? Don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments section.