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How to See YouTube Dislikes 

  • 14 October 2024
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Are you curious about checking the number of dislikes on a YouTube video? The platform previously provided the exact number of dislikes for each video, but this functionality was deleted in 2021. However, there are still a few options for obtaining this information. This blog explains how you can see YouTube dislikes again with our step-by-step guide below.

Why Did YouTube Remove The Dislikes?

To avoid bullying and harassment, YouTube stopped displaying dislikes publicly in 2021. They discovered that a small number of users were using the dislike tool to target creators, especially marginalized groups. 

By deleting the public dislike count, YouTube wanted to minimize the negative effect of bullying on creators and build a more inclusive community. While the specific reasons behind this decision are unclear and include many factors, the major purpose was to prevent creators from online harassment.

How to See YouTube Dislikes on Desktop Computers

Here are the simple ways that will help you see the dislikes on YouTube:

  1. Go to youtube.com and log in to your account.
  2. After that play any video, you can see likes but no dislikes showing underneath the video.
  1. So for that, you need to open another tab and search Return YouTube Dislikes or just click on this link.
  1. Once you click on that link, you can see the Add to Chrome button on the right side of the page. Click on that button.
  1. Now click on the Add Extension button from the popup window.
  1. Now you will be redirected to this page.
  1. After that, go back to YouTube and refresh the page by clicking on the Refresh button on the top left corner of the screen.
  1. Now you can see the number of dislikes underneath the video.
  1. After that click on the Extensions option on your browser and click on the Three Dots option next to the extension.
  1. Now click on the Options option from the dropdown menu.
  1. After that, cut the popup window.
  1. Now you can switch off the Turn On button if you want to switch off the number of dislikes on YouTube.
  1. For a shortcut, you can click on the Manage Extension option from the dropdown window.
  1. Then you will be directly redirected to the manage page where you can also switch off the number of dislikes options on YouTube.

How to See YouTube Dislike on Mobile

  1. First of all, open the browser on your mobile.
  1. After that search Live Views Count YouTube and click search.
  1. Now click on the first site showing on your screen.
  1. Now go to the YouTube app or website.
  1. After that open the video of which you want to check dislikes and then click on the Share button underneath that video.
  1. Now click on the Copy Link button from the dropdown menu.
  1. Now go back to your browser and paste the link in the search bar of the site you open to see YouTube dislikes.
  1. Then click on the Search option on the right corner of the screen.
  1. Then click on the video link that is showing on the screen.
  1. Now wait for a second and scroll down a bit, you will see the number of likes, dislikes, and comments on that video.

Can the Owner of the Channel Still See the Number of Dislikes?

Yes, the creator of a YouTube channel can continue to see how many dislikes their videos get. Although the public display of dislikes has been deleted, this information is still available to the channel holder and YouTube's analytics tools. This enables creators to monitor the performance of their content and make more educated decisions about their channel approach.

Will the Dislike Count Come Back to YouTube?

There is no chance that YouTube will ever again display the dislike count. YouTube claimed that the decision to eliminate the public display of dislikes was taken to prevent harassment and abuse, and the company has no intentions to reverse it. The dislike number is still available to channel owners and YouTube's analytics platforms, but it is not visible to the general audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Is the dislike extension for YouTube safe?

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    The YouTube Dislike Extension is usually secure to use, especially if you get it from a reputable source such as the official Chrome Web Store. However, before installing any extension, it's always a good idea to read reviews and check the permissions.

  • Can YouTubers see who has viewed their videos?

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    While YouTube does not allow you to see the individual viewers of your videos, third-party solutions claim to provide this information. These tools employ algorithms to estimate viewers' identities based on their activities with the video, such as likes, comments, and shares.

  • Are YouTube subscribers anonymous?

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    You can select whether to make the channels you subscribe to secret or public. By default, all options are set to Private. Private: When you set your subscriptions to private, no other users can see the channels you subscribe to. Even if you subscribe to a channel, your account does not appear in the Subscribers List.

  • Can others see your YouTube likes?

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    YouTube likes are public by default, and they might impact content recommendations. Users can adjust the privacy of their favorite videos to public, private, or unlisted. Managing activity logs and altering visibility settings can help control public activity on YouTube.

  • What happens if you receive a lot of dislikes on YouTube?

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    YouTube doesn't punish videos depending on the ratio of dislikes to likes. Dislikes are a form of user feedback that has no direct impact on your video's appearance or status on the site. YouTube considers view time, engagement, and relevance when determining a video's performance.

Wrapping Up

While YouTube no longer publicly shows the dislike count, there are solutions, such as browser extensions and third-party websites (use with caution), that can provide an estimate. The decision to eliminate dislikes was intended to protect creators, but its return is improbable. Remember, channel owners can still view their dislike counts in YouTube Studio.

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