Google has removed the five-second countdown timer before the Skip button appears on mobile and desktop YouTube.

YouTube is making changes to the skip button for ads, but it's not hiding the button entirely, just not showing it right away ...

But in statements to The Verge, YouTube says it isn’t removing the skip button — it’s just changing some elements of how ads ...

Google did not address the reports of a gray rectangle covering the skip ad button. But the removal of visual cues (like the countdown timer) could cause confusion among users. There's a fine line ...

YouTube advertisements may often be a source of frustration for viewers, but the option to skip most ads after a few seconds ...

However, last week, users on desktop noticed a gray rectangle covering the Skip button until it can be used, without showing ...

YouTube has long been a staple for video content, and while many users tolerate interruptions from ads, the option to skip ...

It can be annoying to have an advertisement break into a YouTube video that you are watching. However, you can skip the ...

YouTube is changing how ads are shown, leading to some users missing the skip button or timer. The company clarified that ...

This cleaner layout includes the replacement of the traditional countdown timer with a progress bar at the bottom of the ...

YouTube has addressed concerns about the missing skip ad button. While the button's appearance has changed, it remains ...