YouTube has introduced a new feature that adds fun, genre-specific animations to the like button on certain videos, enhancing user engagement with visual flair. Announced in mid-October alongside updates to the platform’s user interface, this addition offers 20 distinct animations tailored to the content being viewed.
For example, interacting with a video related to cars or auto racing causes the like button to transform into a spinning, smoking tire upon clicking. Educational content, on the other hand, triggers a glowing lightbulb icon when liked.
To showcase the diverse range of animations, including specialized ones for pet videos, Andreas Storm has compiled two brief videos. However, there are currently no animations specifically designed for adorable baby clips.
Source: The Verge