YouTube confirms Android app bug affecting navigation bar

YouTube says the bug is only affecting users in the United States, but the problem seems more widespread.

Jun 3, 2025 - 13:20
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YouTube confirms Android app bug affecting navigation bar

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  • YouTube has confirmed a bug in its Android app that is causing buttons in the bottom navigation bar to disappear for some users.
  • Google says the issue is currently limited to Android users in the US, but users in Europe, India, and elsewhere are also reporting the same problem.
  • The company hasn’t issued a fix yet, but has said it’s actively investigating the problem.

YouTube has acknowledged a bug affecting the navigation bar in its Android app. In a recent community post, the company confirmed that some users are seeing missing buttons at the bottom of the screen, including Subscriptions, Notifications, and Library.