Streaming giant Netflix has removed one feature that proved unpopular among viewers.
The service has decided to discontinue its shuffle-play button, which was introduced in 2021 as a remedy for those that found it difficult to choose a film or TV show to watch.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Netflix decided to discontinue the feature due to relatively low use.
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The streaming giant has an estimated 230 million subscribers throughout the world.
Due to a decrease in its subscriber base recorded in the first half of 2022, Netflix brought in an ad-supported tier in November 2022 in a bid to offset customer and revenue reductions.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Netflix has now focused on its user experience for existing customers, which has led to the shuffle-play button being removed from the app.
Prior viewing and the service's algorithm were the determining factors for what show or movie the button would arrive at.
A spokesperson for the streaming service told the American newspaper that users tend to log in with a movie or show already in mind, adding that other similar features will be explored in the future.
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