Although, the new visual upgrade for the popular video site isn’t available to everyone, apparently Google is letting a small number of users to test the new changes. Perhaps to get feedback and fix any bug that may need to be smashed. If you want to switch to the new design try it out for yourself before everyone else, you can do so by using the following instructions on Google Chrome, which are based on the steps mentioned on Reddit.

How to switch to the new Material Design UI for YouTube on the web

It’s worth pointing out that the above instructions are specific to Google Chrome, but you can follow the steps to try out the new YouTube on Firefox, as EditThisChookie is also available as an Add-on for Mozilla’s web browser.

The new Material Design UI for YouTube doesn’t significantly change the previous design, but the site features are more responsive, there is more white and red colors all around. One of the biggest changes is happening on the video page, which now has a more minimalist design, and when you click the “Theater mode” view the video player stretches edge-to-edge, and the menu on the navigation bar turns to a black color.

In all the new YouTube web design matches the same UI you will see in Google+ and on mobile apps. The same is true for the channel pages that look exactly as the you will see a channel on the YouTube app for Android. What do you think about the new YouTube? Let us know in the comments below. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.