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The youtube subscription tab is moving, but it is not being removed. Learn exactly where to find your mobile feed after this update.
Recent platform adjustments have caused confusion among users regarding the layout of the mobile app. This video clears up the rumors surrounding the youtube mobile update and explains why the platform is prioritizing specific viewing behaviors. We address the concerns about user control and clarify the actual changes coming to your interface.
If you have been wondering how to navigate the new layout, this breakdown provides the necessary context. We explain the reasoning behind the relocation of the subscription button and what this means for your daily viewing habits. By understanding these youtube platform changes, you can continue to manage your feed effectively without losing access to your favorite creators.
Subscribe for weekly platform news and updates, and let us know in the comments if you prefer the new layout or the old one.
0:00 Cold open
0:14 Welcome back, Dan
0:55 YouTube tests REMOVING the Subscriptions tab on mobile (sort of)
2:06 Why it matters: initial velocity + the collab feature
2:53 It's not removed — it's moved to the top
4:36 Will people actually click it more now?
6:17 The real problem: the subs feed is an algorithm now
6:51 Remember: tests don't always roll out
7:37 NEW: DMs are back — "invite to chat" in the subs tab
9:55 Google's graveyard (RIP YouTube Stories)
11:19 Tin foil hat time: viewers want CONTROL back (Plex, Blu-rays)
14:47 How our own viewing habits changed — homepage vs subs feed
16:15 Mistouch rage + "video shopping" in tabs
17:55 Shorts test: dislike button replaced by a ❤️
19:16 Dan's case for bringing back the dislike COUNTER (malware mods)
22:16 Why YouTube probably cut it: the swipe-away signal
25:51 Netflix did it first
27:31 Habits that kill small channels: the intro problem
29:22 How long before viewers bail? (it's nuanced)
32:02 Don't bore us, get to the chorus — trust the retention graph
34:13 Stop obsessing over Studio after you upload
36:09 Dan's fix: schedule life AFTER you hit publish
37:28 Wrap-up
Get vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! vidiq.com/podcast
Check out our audio podcast! https://vidiq.ink/podcast
Auto-clip your long form into viral shorts- link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shorts
Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1
Join our Discord! vidiq.com/discord
The youtube subscription tab is moving, but it is not being removed. Learn exactly where to find your mobile feed after this update.
Recent platform adjustments have caused confusion among users regarding the layout of the mobile app. This video clears up the rumors surrounding the youtube mobile update and explains why the platform is prioritizing specific viewing behaviors. We address the concerns about user control and clarify the actual changes coming to your interface.
If you have been wondering how to navigate the new layout, this breakdown provides the necessary context. We explain the reasoning behind the relocation of the subscription button and what this means for your daily viewing habits. By understanding these youtube platform changes, you can continue to manage your feed effectively without losing access to your favorite creators.
Subscribe for weekly platform news and updates, and let us know in the comments if you prefer the new layout or the old one.
0:00 Cold open
0:14 Welcome back, Dan
0:55 YouTube tests REMOVING the Subscriptions tab on mobile (sort of)
2:06 Why it matters: initial velocity + the collab feature
2:53 It's not removed — it's moved to the top
4:36 Will people actually click it more now?
6:17 The real problem: the subs feed is an algorithm now
6:51 Remember: tests don't always roll out
7:37 NEW: DMs are back — "invite to chat" in the subs tab
9:55 Google's graveyard (RIP YouTube Stories)
11:19 Tin foil hat time: viewers want CONTROL back (Plex, Blu-rays)
14:47 How our own viewing habits changed — homepage vs subs feed
16:15 Mistouch rage + "video shopping" in tabs
17:55 Shorts test: dislike button replaced by a ❤️
19:16 Dan's case for bringing back the dislike COUNTER (malware mods)
22:16 Why YouTube probably cut it: the swipe-away signal
25:51 Netflix did it first
27:31 Habits that kill small channels: the intro problem
29:22 How long before viewers bail? (it's nuanced)
32:02 Don't bore us, get to the chorus — trust the retention graph
34:13 Stop obsessing over Studio after you upload
36:09 Dan's fix: schedule life AFTER you hit publish
37:28 Wrap-up
