YouTube Kids Unveils Major Redesign, Aligns with Main App
YouTube Kids, the child-friendly version of the popular video-sharing platform, is rolling out a significant redesign for its mobile app. The update, which marks the first major overhaul since 2017, brings the app’s look and functionality closer to that of the standard YouTube application.
The redesign introduces portrait mode browsing, allowing users to navigate content more easily on mobile devices. The update is currently being implemented on both iOS and Android platforms, while the web and smart TV versions remain unchanged.
Key visual and functional changes include a less toy-like appearance and the incorporation of elements from recent design updates to the main YouTube app. These modifications aim to create a more streamlined and mature user experience for young viewers.
One of the most notable new features is a redesigned content filter carousel at the top of the screen. This carousel now occupies less horizontal space and clearly labels topics such as gaming, shows, music, and “Explore,” making content discovery more intuitive for young users.
The navigation bar has been relocated to the bottom of the screen, mirroring the layout of many popular mobile applications. This bar now includes Home, Search, and Profile buttons, along with a new “Your Stuff” page. The “Your Stuff” section provides easy access to downloaded, shared, or previously watched content, enhancing the overall user experience.
Despite these changes, YouTube Kids maintains its focus on child safety. Parental controls and settings remain in dedicated views, with shortcuts accessible in the upper right corner next to the Cast button, ensuring that adults can easily manage and monitor their children’s viewing habits.
This redesign represents YouTube’s ongoing efforts to improve its platforms and cater to the evolving needs of its diverse user base, including its youngest viewers.
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