However, you can recreate 80% of the old experience by using YouTube in Safari with an ad-blocker or by stubbornly living inside the "Subscriptions" tab of the modern app.
Delete the app. Use Safari. Request the desktop site. It’s the closest you’ll ever get. older version of youtube for ipad
This has led to a growing, nostalgic quest: However, you can recreate 80% of the old
The old YouTube for iPad is a memory—a simpler time before Shorts, ads every 30 seconds, and algorithm anxiety. But with a few tweaks, you can still carve out a peaceful, classic viewing corner on your modern iPad. Request the desktop site
For many iPad users, the YouTube app of today feels bloated, cluttered, and confusing. Between YouTube Shorts dominating the feed, intrusive ads every few minutes, and a layout that prioritizes "engagement" over simple navigation, the modern YouTube experience can be overwhelming.