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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Install Return YouTube Dislike on Chrome
Install Return YouTube Dislike on Chrome in a few steps. How to add it, pin it, confirm it works, fix a missing count, and remove it.
Return YouTube Dislike on Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Mobile
Return YouTube Dislike on Firefox, Edge, Safari, and mobile: where it's available, how to install it, and what to do on a phone.
Return YouTube Dislike Not Working? Here's How to Fix It
Return YouTube Dislike not working? Common causes are an outdated extension, a YouTube layout change, or a conflicting add-on. Here are the fixes.
What Is Return YouTube Dislike and How Does It Work?
Return YouTube Dislike is a free extension that shows an estimated dislike count on YouTube. Here's how it works and how accurate it is.