YouTube New Android App: Google Tests White/Gray Progress Bar on Dark Mode

YouTube's new Android app is now under testing. Google is rolling out a new progress bar design to some Dark Mode users.

So it might not take long enough before the tech giant dishes out this new look to all users. It seems that YouTube might start ditching the red progress bar soon for less eye strain at night.

YouTube's New Android App Progress Bar on Dark Mode

As per the latest report by Phone Arena, Google is now testing out a new look for its YouTube Android app. And as such, some users are sharing a new progress bar design that seemingly appears while in Dark Mode.

Given that, if you have been spending a couple of hours watching YouTube videos on your Android phone, you might have noticed something unusual. And it turns out that you are not alone.

The search engine giant is currently trying out a new progress bar design for Dark mode on the video sharing service.

It is worth mentioning that the progress bar on YouTube remained unchanged through the years. It sports a red color, indicating how much you have watched in a video. It is a great way to gauge if users are nearly at the end of what they are watching.

White/Gray Design for Dark Mode Users

This time, Android users are spotting a new look for the progress bar. A new white and gray look is hitting the YouTube app of some smartphone viewers. So instead of the red progress indicator, a white bar replaces it.

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This picture taken in Moscow on October 12, 2021 shows the logo of Youtube social media on a smartphone screen.

But despite that, the unwatched part of the progress bar still features a gray color.

The new look is only available in Dark mode. With that, if users switch back to the classic light design, the red progress bar appears again.

Phone Arena notes in its story that the white and gray look suits the darker theme, making the progress bar stand out.

On the other hand, the red design works best for the light mode as it sports mostly white hues.

How About Apple iPhone and iPad Users?

According to Android Police, the YouTube app for Apple iOS seems to be catching up with the new look. The media outfit says that the new white/gray look also appeared on the apps on their iPhone and iPad.

So it looks like Google is also testing it beyond Android mobile devices. The new progress bar could potentially replace the red look completely in Dark mode once the tech giant rolls it out to all smartphone users.