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

YouTube has said that it is not removing the skip ad button instead, it is just changing some elements of how the ads are ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Several users are reporting that YouTube is hiding the skip button on ads on both desktop and mobile app, but the change ...

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

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

After users on Reddit suggested YouTube is hiding the ‘skip' button that comes up during adverts, the video-sharing platform ...

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

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