On a web browser, you cannot natively roll back the website's code, but you can use extensions to "re-skin" the site to look like previous versions (e.g., the 2016 or 2010 layouts). YouTube Redux
Apple does not allow downgrading official apps easily.
Search for extensions like or "Reis's YouTube Restore" . Click Add to Chrome or Add to Firefox .
While primarily built to add features like volume boosting and playback speed control, this extension also includes options to reverse specific UI changes, such as moving the comment section back to its original place or changing the video player size. How to install them:
Browse the list of releases and select the version number or release date you want.
: Use the "Return YouTube Dislike" extension to see the dislike count that Google hid.
Developers regularly create extensions to restore classic web layouts.
The easiest way to get the old layout back on a PC or Mac is by using browser extensions. These tools "skin" the modern site to look like older versions.
YouTube is an online service. You cannot truly "go back in time" to see videos as they appeared on a specific date (e.g., 2010 comments, old channel layouts). These methods change the interface , not the backend content.
Apple is very strict about security. You cannot easily download files from the web to install old apps. However, you can still get an older version if your device is old. Method 1: The App Store Prompt (For Older Devices)
If you use a desktop computer or laptop, you do not use an app. You use a web browser. You can change how the YouTube website looks by using browser extensions. Step 1: Install a Script Manager
Open YouTube, and the script will automatically alter the webpage code to display the old design.
Newer versions of the YouTube app and website are resource-heavy. They can cause severe lag, battery drain, or crashes on older hardware.
Before diving into the "how," it is helpful to understand why millions of users actively look for ways to downgrade their YouTube experience.
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