How YouTube’s Look Has Changed Over the Years (2005 → Now)

YouTube doesn’t just feel different — it looks completely different too. In this stream, I walk through how YouTube’s appearance has evolved over the years, from the early clunky layouts and star ratings to today’s polished, algorithm-driven design. We’ll look at: Early YouTube design and features Major visual redesigns and UI changes What disappeared (and why) How modern YouTube prioritises creators, ads, and watch time Whether the old YouTube was actually better — or just nostalgic If you’ve been on YouTube for a long time (or are curious how it started), this is a relaxed, chatty deep dive into the platform’s visual evolution. GivesAMinute Official Meme Token: https://pump.tires/token/0x81aAF2953C20D11e25Acc8029cF0640c7EFE3154 Streamlabs TTS: ➜ https://streamlabs.com/givesaminute/tip Make A One-Time PayPal Contribution: ➜ https://www.paypal.me/GivesAMinute LinkTree: ➜ https://linktr.ee/GivesAMinute Merch: ➜ https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/givesaminute Crypto Donate BTC: ➜ bc1qmh2zamv8ycx306z6n4228gv370m0r9gyzp3hc9 ETH: ➜ 0x493E951A6936dF2E4Ee4307f24EB8d3306bdBce0 Kit: ➜ https://kit.co/GivesAMinute Subscribe for more: ➜ https://youtube.com/c/givesaminute?sub_confirmation=1 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My Gear List For Vlogging: • Vlogging Camera ➜ Panasonic Lumix GH5: http://amzn.to/2sdRT8t • Lens ➜ Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II: http://amzn.to/2uC8qoK • Microphone ➜ RØDE VideoMic Pro+: http://amzn.to/2xBrcu0 • Microphone Wind Shield ➜ RØDE VMPR Deadcat Furry Wind Cover: http://amzn.to/2gdrdRI • Cold Shoe Splitter ➜ Neewer Triple 3 Cold Shoe Mount Bracket: http://amzn.to/2BW03Wf • On Camera Light ➜ Genaray LED-5700: http://amzn.to/2BGIJrv • Underwater Camera 1 ➜ GoPro Hero 5 Black: http://amzn.to/2BZzCS3 • Underwater Camera 2 ➜ GoPro Hero 7 Black: https://amzn.to/2RESe2e • Tripod ➜ JOBY Focus: http://amzn.to/2tf2LkT • Phone Tripod ➜ JOBY GripTight: http://amzn.to/2CAIdaK • Tablet Tripod ➜ JOBY GripTight Pro Tablet: http://amzn.to/2CSTbwr • Drone ➜ DJI Phantom 4: http://amzn.to/2snEDMW • Carry On Drone Bag ➜ Manfrotto MB BP-D1: http://amzn.to/2sFzQcQ My Gear List For Live Streaming: • Web Camera ➜ Panasonic Lumix GH5: http://amzn.to/2sdRT8t • Web Camera Desk Mount ➜ RODE PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2PCgpZX • Capture Hardware ➜ Magewell USB 3.0 HDMI: https://amzn.to/2CRJD4x • Constant Power Supply For GH5 ➜ Gonine AC Power Adapter: https://amzn.to/2tKSEGq • Microphone ➜ Rode Procaster: https://amzn.to/2EuFUeM • Microphone Shock Mount ➜ Rode PSM 1 Shockmount: https://amzn.to/2CuYT6z • Microphone Desk Mount ➜ RODE PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2PCgpZX • Microphone Pre Amp ➜ CL-1 Cloudlifter: https://amzn.to/2EzejJD • Audio Input Device ➜ Apogee Element 46: https://amzn.to/2CIc8lf • Video Switcher ➜ Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/2CtTj4m • Lighting ➜ Genaray LED-5700: http://amzn.to/2BGIJrv • Lighting Mount ➜ JOBY GripTight Pro Tablet: http://amzn.to/2CSTbwr • Display For Live Chat ➜ Samsung LN32B360 32-Inch HDTV: https://amzn.to/2PIsygj • Cable Between iMac and Chat TV ➜ AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable: https://amzn.to/2pW3vLo My Gear List For Stills Photography: • Main Camera ➜ Canon 1DX: http://amzn.to/2vmqWiq (this is the Mark II, I'm using the Mark I) • Backup Camera ➜ Canon 5D: http://amzn.to/2ubx9h3 (yes, I still shoot on the 5D "classic") • Long Lense ➜ Canon 70-200 f/2.8 II: http://amzn.to/2udOAiE • Portrait Lense ➜ Canon 24-70 f/2.8 II: http://amzn.to/2ubDKbe • Wide Lense ➜ Canon 16-35 f/2.8 II: http://amzn.to/2gMOWrx • Fisheye Lense ➜ Canon 15mm f/2.8: http://amzn.to/2tibx0Z • Speedlite ➜ Canon 600EX-RT: http://amzn.to/2gMShHh • Speedlite Transmitter ➜ Canon ST-E3-RT: http://amzn.to/2ubK7v4 • Location Lighting Power ➜ Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS: http://amzn.to/2vmp2hI • Location Lighting ➜ Elinchrom Ranger S Head: http://amzn.to/2vm9iez • Diffuser ➜ Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox 100cm: http://amzn.to/2uBZTlA Gives A Minute Amazon Influencer Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/givesaminute