YouTube tests 'Play Something' button to help users find right video

YouTube is among the most popular video streaming platforms worldwide, boasting nearly 2.5 billion users. To enhance the video streaming experience, the platform is introducing an exciting new feature aimed at helping users find the right video without endless scrolling. According to a recent report from 9to5Google, this new “Play something” button appears against a black background with white text, located just above the bottom bar. This isn't the first time YouTube has explored a ‘Play something’ feature; in 2023, a Reddit user discovered a banner that asked, “Can’t decide what to watch?” along with the ‘Play something’ button at the bottom. While it remains unclear when or if the new ‘Play something’ button will be made available to all users, it appears Google is still deliberating on whether to proceed with its rollout.