YouTube Introduces Option to Conceal End Screens

YouTube users now have the chance to clear away the end-screen recommendations that tend to obscure the final moments of videos. Simply click the newly introduced 'hide' button located at the upper-right corner of the screen to continue watching without any interruptions.

This update comes in response to user requests for an uninterrupted viewing experience. Many have expressed frustration as end screens can conceal the final segments of videos, making it challenging to understand the conclusion fully.

How the New Feature Works

By pressing the 'hide' button, you are impacting only the current video you’re watching, not all content on the platform. If you wish to view the end screen again, a quick click on the 'show' button will restore it.

During testing, YouTube found this feature didn't significantly alter creators’ view counts, as visibility derived from end screens diminished by merely 1.5%.

Additional Platform Enhancements

In addition to hiding end screens, YouTube has also decided to remove the 'subscribe' overlay that appears when hovering over a channel's watermark on desktop. This move is aimed at streamlining the user experience, given that a subscription button is already positioned directly underneath videos.

These updates will not alter the way creators produce their content. They are still able to include end screens and watermarks in their videos.