Good news for viewers: YouTube will now let you hide those pesky end screens that pop up and cover the last moments of a video. A new “hide” button in the top-right corner of the player allows you to dismiss them instantly and finish your video without annoying distractions.

This update comes after years of feedback from viewers who’ve wanted a way to focus on content without pop-ups blocking the screen. For many, end screens have been frustrating, often covering important details right at the end of a video.

How The New “Hide” Button Works

When you see an end screen, simply tap the new “hide” button to remove it. The feature only applies to the video you’re currently watching, so other videos will still show their end screens as usual.

If you change your mind, YouTube makes it easy — just select the “show” button to bring back the suggestions. The company says this tweak won’t hurt creators significantly, as testing showed only a small 1.5% decrease in views from end-screen clicks.

Why YouTube Is Making The Change

YouTube says the move is all about improving the viewing experience. The platform wants users to focus on the content they’re watching rather than being distracted by overlays.

This is part of a bigger push by YouTube to streamline its design and reduce clutter. In another change, the platform is removing the hover-to-subscribe button that appears over a channel watermark on desktop. Since the subscribe button already sits beneath every video, this extra option is no longer needed.

What This Means For Creators

Creators don’t need to worry — they can still add end screens to their videos as before. YouTube made it clear that these updates won’t impact how creators upload or design their content. The goal is to strike a balance between helping viewers enjoy videos without interruptions and keeping discovery tools in place.

With this update, YouTube will now let you hide those pesky end screens for a smoother, distraction-free experience. It’s a small but meaningful change that shows the platform is listening to its community.

Whether you’re watching tutorials, music videos, or your favorite vlogs, you’ll finally get to enjoy every last second without something blocking the view.