Friday, 6 November

Friday, 6 November, 2026

UI Shake-Up: YouTube Removes Subscriptions Tab from Mobile Navigation Bar

By TechShots Studio
UI Shake-Up: YouTube Removes Subscriptions Tab from Mobile Navigation Bar
YouTube has begun rolling out a major mobile app redesign on iOS and Android, removing the dedicated Subscriptions tab from the bottom navigation bar after nearly a decade. The feed has been relocated to a swipe-away "Subs" tab in a top navigation bar alongside custom topic feeds and category hubs. The controversial change prioritizes Shorts and algorithm recommendations, drawing sharp criticism from users.

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