Return YouTube Dislike

Returns ability to see dislikes

Return YouTube Dislike - Restore Viewing of Dislikes

Return YouTube Dislike is a Chrome extension bringing back the disliked feature removed by YouTube on December 13th, 2021. The extension uses a combination of archived like/dislike data and ongoing user inputs to provide a close to accurate count. It currently has data for nearly a billion videos and is continuously updating for new uploads. The data's accuracy improves as more users join. It's in active development, with an open invitation for user feedback via GitHub and Discord.
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Extension stats

Users: 6,000,000+
Version: 3.0.0.18 (Last updated: 2024-10-18)
Creation date: 2021-11-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 131.07K
URLs: Website

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Return YouTube Dislike (v3.0.0.18)
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Extension summary

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Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube.

Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability to see dislikes from their API. This extension aims to restore power to users by using a combination of archived like and dislike data, as well as the likes and dislikes made by extension users to show the most accurate ratings.

Currently has almost a billion videos data stored before December 13th, 2021

Actively growing and keeping up to date with uploads after December 13th, 2021

The more users that use the extension, the more accurate it will be

Unpopular videos uploaded after December 13th, 2021 may have less accurate data shown than more popular videos.

This extension is currently in an active development phase, so if you experience any issues, don’t hesitate to report them on our GitHub page or in our Discord server.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows users to see dislike ratios for videos
  • Easy to use and effective
  • Enriches YouTube experience by providing like/dislike information
  • Works well with standard videos
  • Provides a warning against potentially scammy videos based on dislike ratios
Cons
  • Not functioning properly for some users
  • Issues with displaying data on YouTube Shorts
  • Settings and parameters overlap, causing usability problems
  • Incompatibility in certain countries without VPN
  • Temporary bugs related to the UI of the extension
Most mentioned
  • Ability to see dislike counts for videos
  • Effectiveness in preventing scam videos
  • Functionality issues with YouTube Shorts
  • User experience enhancements
  • Simple and straightforward interface
User reviews
hay vaiz
by Quang Huy Lê, 2025-01-18

by E Sheshukova, 2025-01-17

God bless this man for selling his soul and using dark magic to bring back to YT dislike button🙏
by H Six, 2025-01-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Return YouTube Dislike requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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