Characterized by a traditional grid-based layout that allowed for high information density and efficient browsing. It featured easily accessible fullscreen toggles, quality switches (SD/HD), and the ability to hover over thumbnails for instant previews.
"We understand the nostalgia for the previous layout, but the new UI is built for speed and scalability across mobile devices. We are not reverting to the old UI, but we are listening to feedback. Users who miss the 'dense grid' can adjust their 'View Mode' in the top right corner of the homepage from 'Comfortable' to 'Compact'." redgifs old ui
However, the internet never forgets. While you cannot press a button to revert, there are that advanced users employ to approximate the old UI experience. We are not reverting to the old UI,
Introduced around late 2022, this version moved toward a vertical, single-item scroll similar to social media platforms. Many users reported this layout wasted screen real estate on desktop monitors. Introduced around late 2022, this version moved toward
Perhaps the biggest grievance was the handling of . The Old UI was straightforward with audio handling (often remembered as default-off on autoplay, respecting the "sneaky browser" demographic). The new UI’s handling of sound icons and volume controls often felt clunky and intrusive by comparison.
Why do people hate the new UI so much? It comes down to