While there isn't an option available to turn it off, please let us know what features you'd like to have on YouTube by sending a feedback report: https://goo.gl/WdI0BK . The details you share would help us make improvements to give you a better overall experience.
@TeamYouTube How do I turn off this stupid “swipe to play next video” feature? It’s interrupted a few videos and I want it gone.
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