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Are you sure this isn't just an option for some channels to decide if they want it? Some channels definitely still have this sort option available.

• doodlesdev 3y ago
  No, they removed it. While I believe they haven't shared the reason they do it, I think it's probably due to backend changes to reduce costs of hosting older less popular videos (maybe moving them to nearline storage?). Some previous discussion here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33559888 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33559888
  • Lockal 3y ago
    Yes/no, "Some channels definitely still have this sort option available". Many smaller (?) channels still have this button. Also sorting by date still works for all channels after editing URL. I don't know exactly, what is the criteria for hiding that button, but consider size/geography/political views/ability to inject ads/etc. YouTube shadowbanned comments, likes, videos for a long time; consider this as another technique of shadowbanning without explaining anything.
    • squeaky-clean 3y ago
      Any examples? I just checked about 20 channels I'm subscribed to that have between 1k-15k subs and there's no Sort By Oldest button.