YouTube Now Lets You Hide Recommendation Pop-Ups At Video End

YouTube Now Lets You Hide Recommendation Pop-Ups At Video End

YouTube now lets you hide recommendation pop-ups at the end of videos, a long-awaited update that puts viewers back in control. The platform announced the feature on Wednesday, finally addressing one of the most common user complaints. Image : Google With this update, you’ll see a new “Hide” button in the top-right corner of the video player. Tapping it removes the recommendation pop-ups—often called end screens—for the current video you’re watching. If you change your mind, you can easily bring them back by hitting the “Show” button . Why This Change Matters For years, end screens have been both useful and frustrating. While they help creators promote more videos or drive subscriptions, they often cover the last few moments of a video, making it harder to see what’s happening. By letting viewers hide them, YouTube is balancing creator tools with a cleaner, distraction-free viewing experience. Other Updates Rolling Out Alongside this change, YouTube also announced the removal of the hover-to-…