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LayfeysonsMistr
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YouTube subscriptions are no longer alphabetical

It used to be that when you go to your "subscribed channels" they were PROPERLY displayed in alphabetical order (you know, so you could find what you're looking for), but now they are displayed in the order in which you subscribed to them. What kind of millennial common core math thinking makes any sense to displaying your channels out of alphabetical order? What if you (like many of us) have hundreds of channels you like to watch? This is insanely stupid, and there isn't a way to put them back in the PROPER order!
This is more of a complaint than a question.

#youtube subscriptions

@Youtube

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renojim
Community Streaming Expert

Re: YouTube subscriptions are no longer alphabetical

You should take your complaint to Youtube/Google since they're solely responsible for how their app works.  I doubt they're interested since they, like a lot of companies these days, seem to do whatever they please.

P.S. - who knew there was a @Youtube user here?  Probably not really Youtube and it hasn't visited in over four years.

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andyross
Roku Guru

Re: YouTube subscriptions are no longer alphabetical

This is not a Roku issue. Roku does not write the app. YouTube/Google made the change, and it's not just Roku. I have a Fire TV and Google TV, and they all changed at the same time. They are now in some order based on how often you watch them. I don't know if there is any way to force it back to alphabetical on a TV. Some Google searching finds many posts from other angry TV users...

ThePCDoc
Reel Rookie

Re: YouTube subscriptions are no longer alphabetical

I’ve checked and YouTube subscriptions on iOS and PC are in alphabetical order. The order of YouTube subscriptions on Roku is the issue. 
The out-of-order list only occurs on our Roku box. 
I just finished running YouTube on my mobile and Roku box - only the Roku box fails to keep subs in alphabetical order. They (Roku) are running an algorithm that changes order based on at least two parameters: number times viewed, and last viewed. 
if anyone at Roku is checking, this disorder needs to be fixed ASAP…please!

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RokuTakashi
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Community Moderator

Re: YouTube subscriptions are no longer alphabetical

Hi, @ThePCDoc 

Thanks for posting here in the Roku Community.

I understand your concern with YouTube's subscription alphabetical order, and I'm here to refer you to the right support to address the issue.

For this issue, it is advisable to contact YouTube's support directly to report the problem you have encountered with their app. They can offer you a workaround or implement an update to resolve the issue. Please note that the app’s interface, including the alphabetical order of subscriptions, is managed by the respective channel providers.

To contact them, you can refer to YouTube | Help

I hope for your understanding, and let us know if you need further assistance.

Thanks,
The Roku Community Team.

Takashi O.
Roku Community Moderator
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