YouTube hid the new DMs... Here is how to find them!
Explains where YouTube hid its new mobile DMs, how invite links work and why the rollout feels limited.
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YouTube secretly brought back direct messages, but don’t get your hopes up. It is an absolute UX nightmare: no threads, no swipe to reply, no GIFs, and definitely no group chats. It is also strictly mobile-only right now. YouTube hid the whole thing in your notifications, but if you still want to try it, here is a quick tutorial. DMs are currently rolling out in European countries and require an account for users aged 18 or older. Open the app, go to your inbox, and tap the chat icon at the top. To actually message someone, you have to generate an invite link and send it through a third-party platform like WhatsApp or Discord. Let me know in the comments: are you giving this a chance, or will this feature be dead again in six months?