During testing, YouTube carries comments and related videos; see view

YouTube is testing this comments and related videos appear in different areas than normal on the web version, as noted in a TecMundo report this Wednesday (22). The new look is similar to the changes made to the smart TV app, which became available to everyone in March.

Currently displayed below the video comments moved to the area to the right of the view in the tested interface. In addition, the title and description of the video, channel information and the menu with liking, downloading and saving functions have also changed, as you can see in the image below:

This new layout offers more interaction because allows you to simultaneously watch the video and view comments in the sidebar, when accessing Google’s streaming service through the browser. In the current model, if you want to read the opinions left by internet users, you have to scroll down the screen, which damages the display of the content.

Related videos follow the opposite path of the comments section in YouTube’s web redesign. They currently appear in the right corner of the player but with changes Recommended content now appears below the viewed video.

When will the new look be released?

In that case, YouTube’s new web layout is only available to certain users. They can access the platform via their computer browser and check new positions and recommended videos in the comments section.

“We Testing different layouts that make it easier for users to read comments and find related videos While watching YouTube. These updates are being tested with a small group of users,” he commented in a note posted to the platform. TecMundo.

It is not yet known when or even whether the renewed appearance will be available to everyone.. Generally, such changes depend on user feedback and other factors; That is, Google will wait for responses from the group included in the trial before making a decision.