YouTube Dislikes Viewer

Check estimated dislikes, likes, and the like-to-dislike ratio for any public YouTube video

How to Check YouTube Dislikes

  1. Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser
  2. Paste it into the input field above
  3. Click "View Dislikes" to see the results

YouTube Dislike Checker for Videos and Shorts

YouTube stopped showing public dislike totals in 2021, but the number is still useful when you want to judge a tutorial, product review, news clip, or viral Short. This free YouTube dislike viewer lets you paste a public video link and check its estimated likes, dislikes, rating, and like-to-dislike ratio in one place.

No YouTube account or browser extension is required. The checker only uses the public video ID from the link you submit. It does not ask for your channel credentials or access your private YouTube history.

What the viewer shows

  • Estimated dislikes: the community estimate for the hidden public dislike count.
  • Likes and rating: the available like total and the calculated rating returned with the video data.
  • Like-to-dislike ratio: a quick visual comparison that makes the result easier to understand.

Supported YouTube links

The checker accepts the most common public YouTube formats. You can paste a regular watch URL, a shortened youtu.be link, a Shorts URL, an embed URL, or the 11-character video ID by itself.

youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_IDyoutu.be/VIDEO_IDyoutube.com/shorts/VIDEO_IDyoutube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID

How the dislike estimate works

Results come from the independent Return YouTube Dislike project. It combines archived dislike totals with data contributed by its user community. This makes the result a useful estimate, but not an official number from YouTube.

Estimates are usually more stable for established videos with more engagement. New, private, removed, age-restricted, or very low-traffic videos may have incomplete data. The estimate can also change as the project receives new community votes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I see dislikes on YouTube?

YouTube removed the public dislike count on November 10, 2021. This tool uses the Return YouTube Dislike API to estimate and display dislike counts based on extension user data and historical records.

How accurate are the dislike counts?

The data is based on the Return YouTube Dislike API, which combines archived data and extrapolations from extension users. While not 100% exact, it provides a reliable estimate.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, this tool is completely free. No login or registration required.

Can I check YouTube dislikes without installing an extension?

Yes. Paste a public YouTube video URL or its 11-character video ID into the viewer. The result is shown in your browser without an account, browser extension, or YouTube login.

Which YouTube links does the dislike checker support?

The checker supports standard youtube.com/watch links, youtu.be short links, YouTube Shorts links, embed links, and a standalone 11-character video ID.

Why can the estimated dislike count change?

Return YouTube Dislike updates its estimates as new community votes and archived information become available. A result can therefore change even when YouTube does not show a public dislike total.

Does this viewer show official YouTube dislike data?

No. YouTube no longer publishes the public dislike count. This viewer displays an independent estimate from the Return YouTube Dislike project, so the number should be treated as an informed estimate rather than an official YouTube total.

Learn more

Why YouTube Hid the Dislike Count in 2021

The full timeline, the backlash, and how the data came back.

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