Founded in 2005 in the United States, YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, has unveiled a new, minimalistic design.
After experimenting with certain changes, YouTube has finally introduced its much-anticipated new design. The revamped look focuses on simplicity and offers an improved desktop experience, drawing attention for its minimalistic approach.
Inspired by Google’s Material Design, introduced in 2014, YouTube’s new design emphasizes simplicity, harmony, and beauty as its core principles.
Features of the New Design
- Easier navigation between pages
- Quick access to content, channels, and creators
- Streamlined desktop usage
- User-focused enhancements
- Eye-friendly simplicity
Dark Mode Addition
To reduce eye strain and enhance the video-watching experience, YouTube has introduced Dark Mode as part of its redesign. This feature minimizes screen glare and improves visual comfort.
You can activate Dark Mode by clicking on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the YouTube page and toggling the feature.
How to Try the New Design
The new YouTube interface is not yet available to all users. However, those eager to try it can visit https://www.youtube.com/new to access the updated layout.
If you’re not satisfied with the new interface, you can easily switch back to the old design.