How to See Dislikes on YouTube in 2026
YouTube removed public dislike counts in November 2021. Here is every method available in 2026 to see YouTube dislike counts — on desktop, Chrome, Firefox, Android, iPhone, Safari, Opera, and Brave — with step-by-step instructions for each.
The fastest way to see dislikes on any YouTube video: visit youtubedislikeviewer.org, paste the YouTube video URL, click View 👎. Works on all devices including iPhone and Android — no extension or app required. Numbers come from Return YouTube Dislike and are usually within about 5% on popular videos.
Why You Can't See Dislikes on YouTube Anymore
On November 10, 2021, YouTube announced it was removing the ability for viewers to see public dislike counts on all YouTube videos. Before this change, every video displayed both its like count and dislike count below the player. After the change, only the creator can see the dislike count — in their private YouTube Studio Analytics dashboard. Public viewers see the like count but the dislike count is hidden.
YouTube's stated reason was protecting smaller creators from "dislike attacks" — organized campaigns where groups mass-dislike a video as harassment. However, the policy generated enormous backlash. The dislike ratio had been a fundamental quality signal for viewers: a quick way to identify misleading tutorials, scam content, fake news videos, and corporate announcements that failed to land with audiences.
The dislike button still exists — users can still dislike videos, and the interactions are still recorded. Only the public display was removed. This is why third-party tools can still provide estimates: the activity continues, and data from users who contribute to the Return YouTube Dislike project enables statistical extrapolation of the full audience's behavior.
All Methods to See YouTube Dislikes in 2026
Free Online YouTube Dislike Viewer (All Devices)
Best for: One-off checks, mobile users, iPhone and iPad users, managed/corporate devices, anyone who prefers not to install extensions.
Visit youtubedislikeviewer.org in any browser on any device. Copy a YouTube video URL, paste it into the tool, and click View 👎. Results appear in under a second, showing the estimated like count, dislike count, view count, upload date, and like-to-dislike ratio bar.
This method works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera, and every other modern browser. It works on desktop, laptop, tablet, iPhone, iPad, and Android. No account, no installation, no configuration. The data source is the Return YouTube Dislike API — the same source used by all other methods listed here.
- Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser or the YouTube app's Share → Copy Link.
- Go to youtubedislikeviewer.org in any browser.
- Paste the URL into the input field.
- Click View 👎 or press Enter.
- View the estimated dislike count and like-to-dislike ratio.
🌐 Chrome Extension — Return YouTube Dislike
Best for: Regular YouTube viewers on desktop Chrome who want automatic dislike display on every video without any manual steps.
The Return YouTube Dislike Chrome extension (available on the Chrome Web Store, extension ID: gebbhagfogifgggkldgodflihgfeippi) automatically displays estimated dislike counts next to the like button on every YouTube video you watch. Over 3 million users have installed it. Installation takes about 30 seconds.
Also works on Microsoft Edge (Chromium), Brave, and Opera — all Chromium-based browsers support this Chrome extension directly from the Chrome Web Store. See our dedicated guides for Chrome, Brave, and Opera.
🦊 Firefox Addon — Return YouTube Dislike
Best for: Firefox users on desktop and Firefox for Android users who want automatic dislike display.
The Return YouTube Dislike Firefox addon is available on the official Firefox Add-Ons site (addons.mozilla.org). Install it in Firefox desktop and it works identically to the Chrome extension — automatic display on every video. Firefox for Android also supports this addon, making it the only mobile browser with extension-based automatic dislike display. See our full Firefox addon guide.
📱 Android — Return Dislike Button App
Best for: Android users who want a native app experience and use the YouTube app rather than a browser.
Install the Return Dislike Button app from the Google Play Store (100,000+ downloads). The app works as a share target: open YouTube, tap Share on any video, tap Return Dislike Button in the share sheet, and the app displays the dislike data. No sign-in required. See our full mobile guide for all Android options including YouTube ReVanced.
🍎 iPhone & iPad — Online Tool in Safari
Best for: All iPhone and iPad users — currently the only reliable method on iOS.
No YouTube dislike extension is available for Safari on iPhone or iPad. The best method for iOS users is our free online tool: open a YouTube video, tap Share → Copy Link, then open youtubedislikeviewer.org in Safari and paste the URL. Results appear in seconds. The tool is fully optimized for mobile Safari and works on all iPhone models. See our complete Safari and iPhone guide.
Quick Comparison: All Methods to See YouTube Dislikes
| Method | Works On | Automatic | Install |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tool (this site) | All browsers, all devices | ❌ Manual | None |
| Chrome Extension | Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera | ✅ Auto | Extension |
| Firefox Addon | Firefox desktop + Android | ✅ Auto | Addon |
| Return Dislike Button App | Android only | ⚠️ Via share | App |
| YouTube ReVanced | Android only | ✅ Auto in app | Sideload APK |
| Safari iOS | iPhone / iPad | ❌ No extension available | N/A |
Can You Still See Dislikes on YouTube in 2026?
Yes — through third-party tools and extensions, you can still see estimated dislike counts on virtually any public YouTube video in 2026. YouTube has not changed its position on public dislikes since the November 2021 removal, and no official restoration of public counts is planned. However, the Return YouTube Dislike project continues to operate, and the community data that powers dislike estimates keeps growing as more users install the extension and contribute anonymized data.
The estimates are not perfect — they are statistical approximations rather than the exact numbers YouTube records internally. For popular videos with millions of views and a large extension user sample, accuracy is high, typically within 5% of the actual count. For smaller videos or very recent uploads, the estimates may be less precise but still directionally accurate enough to judge whether a video is well or poorly received.
Always use the official Return YouTube Dislike extension from the verified Chrome Web Store listing (ID: gebbhagfogifgggkldgodflihgfeippi) or the official Firefox Add-Ons listing. Unofficial forks have reportedly injected ads in some cases. Our online tool avoids that risk entirely — there is no extension to install.
Looking to check dislikes on YouTube Shorts? Our online tool supports Shorts URLs. Shorts use the same video ID format as regular videos, so paste the Shorts URL and the tool retrieves dislike data identically. Note that YouTube separately hid Shorts dislike counts beginning in 2024, making third-party tools the only way to check Shorts dislikes.
Want to check how to view YouTube dislike ratio rather than raw count? Our tool displays both — the raw estimated dislike number and a visual ratio bar showing the percentage of interactions that were likes. Read our dedicated YouTube dislike ratio guide for a deeper explanation of how to interpret ratio data.