You can't see dislikes on YouTube mobile.
Can you still see dislikes on YouTube mobile?
No. YouTube’s official help page for the Android app only documents how to use the thumbs-down icon to dislike a video or livestream and how to undo that action by tapping the icon again. That page does not describe any menu path, setting, or feature that would let a mobile viewer see the number of dislikes on a video.
What the thumbs-down button does now
You can still tap the thumbs-down icon on any long-form video or livestream to register your personal dislike. This feedback is private, only you and the video’s creator can see it, and it helps train YouTube’s algorithm to recommend content more aligned with your preferences. If you tap the icon again, you undo your dislike. This is the only documented behavior for the dislike button in the YouTube mobile app.
What creators can see in YouTube Studio
Creators can view their own video’s dislike count inside YouTube Studio analytics. This data is private and visible only to the channel owner and its managers. Viewers on mobile have no access to this information through the YouTube app or the YouTube Studio app. Creators can see the exact dislike count for their own videos on mobile by using the official YouTube Studio app.
Why YouTube hid public dislike counts
YouTube stated that it removed public dislike counts to protect creators from harassment and coordinated dislike attacks. The company also cited research showing that public dislike counts did not meaningfully affect viewer decisions about whether to watch a video. The change was applied across desktop and mobile platforms simultaneously. Alternative ways to gauge reception include checking social media platforms where the creator shared the video for displayed dislike counts, looking at the video thumbnail and title for symbols or text indicating dislike count, and reading the comments section for user mentions of dislikes.
Are third-party apps and extensions reliable?
No official YouTube support page documents any third-party tool, browser extension, or app for restoring public dislike counts on mobile. Tools that claim to show dislike counts, such as 'Enhancer for YouTube', 'YouTube Ratings Preview', or 'TubeBuddy', may be unreliable, may violate YouTube’s terms of service, and could pose security risks. If you choose to try one, use only reputable sources and understand that its functionality can break with any YouTube update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do dislikes matter if I can’t see the count?
Dislikes still matter for your personal experience because they help YouTube’s algorithm understand what you don’t want to see. They also remain visible to the video’s creator, who can use that feedback to improve future content.
Do dislikes affect a video’s visibility or ranking?
Dislikes alone do not cause a video to be removed or ranked lower in recommendations. YouTube’s algorithm considers overall engagement, including watch time, likes, dislikes, and comments, but dislikes are not a direct penalty.
Can I see dislikes by switching to desktop mode on my phone?
No. Requesting the desktop version of YouTube in a mobile browser does not restore public dislike counts. YouTube removed them from all versions of the site, including desktop. Using desktop mode on your mobile browser will not show the dislike count.
Are there any YouTube mobile tips for getting around the dislike removal?
YouTube mobile tips for viewing dislike counts do not exist in any official documentation. The only documented actions on mobile are disliking a video and undoing that dislike.
Can I remove or hide dislikes on YouTube Mobile?
No, you cannot remove or hide the dislike count on your own videos from the YouTube mobile app; this setting is only available through YouTube Studio on desktop.
