Dislike Guides

YouTube Dislike Viewer Guides

Plain-English guides to YouTube dislikes: what changed on Shorts, who can see your dislikes, which feedback button to use, what creators see in Studio, and the Return YouTube Dislike extension.

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YouTube Dislike Button Missing on Videos or Live Streams: Causes and Fixes

Dislike button missing on YouTube? Regular videos and live streams still have one. Why it disappears, from Shorts and embeds to extensions and apps.

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Do YouTube Dislikes Affect Monetization? What Creators Should Know

YouTube's monetization rules don't mention dislikes, and a dislike doesn't demonetize a video. Here's what drives revenue and where indirect effects come in.

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YouTube Data API dislikeCount: Why It's Private and What Developers Can Access

The YouTube Data API's dislikeCount has been private since December 13, 2021 and is returned only to the video's owner. What developers can still access.

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How to Undo a Dislike on YouTube and Remove Your Feedback

To undo a dislike on YouTube, go back to the video and select the thumbs-down again. Steps for desktop, Android and iPhone, plus Shorts and other feedback.

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YouTube Studio Likes vs Dislikes Report: How Creators Can Read Their Feedback

Find the Likes (vs. dislikes) report in YouTube Studio for one video or your whole channel, read the percentage, and fix missing or frozen data in 2026.

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YouTube Comment Dislikes Explained: Are They Visible, Anonymous, and Do They Matter?

Comment dislikes on YouTube have no public count, the commenter isn't notified, and YouTube says they're anonymous. Here's what they do and don't do.

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YouTube Dislike vs Not Interested vs Don't Recommend Channel: What's the Difference?

Dislike rates one video, Not interested hides a recommendation, Don't recommend channel drops a whole channel, and Report flags rule-breaking. Which to use.

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Can YouTubers See Who Disliked Their Video? Are YouTube Dislikes Anonymous?

No, YouTubers can't see who disliked their video. Studio shows creators a total, not names, and YouTube doesn't notify them. Here's what stays private.

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Can You See Dislikes on YouTube Shorts in 2026? What Still Works

YouTube shows no dislike count on Shorts and retired the Shorts dislike button in June 2026. Here's what still works for seeing estimated Shorts dislikes.

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YouTube Shorts Dislike Button Removed in 2026: What Changed and What to Use Instead

YouTube retired the Shorts dislike button in June 2026 and swapped the thumbs-up for a heart. Here's what changed and which feedback option to use now.

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Extension vs Web Tool: Which Way Should You Check Dislikes?

Extension vs Web Tool: Which Way Should You Check Dislikes?

Dislike extension vs web tool: both read the same archive. Which is better depends on your device, install limits, and how often you check.

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Is the Return YouTube Dislike Extension Safe?

Is the Return YouTube Dislike Extension Safe?

Is Return YouTube Dislike safe? It's open source with a published privacy policy. Here's what it accesses and how to install it safely.

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