# Return YouTube Dislike

> Enables the user to see the Dislike count again on youtube.com. Also works even if the youtube video is embedded in other websites.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-dislike](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-dislike)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-dislike`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Jimmy Peterson
- **Daily users:** 4,668
- **Weekly downloads:** 192
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-05
- **First published:** 2025-06-02
- **Size:** 114 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-11-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-dislike/)

## Description

The **Return YouTube Dislike** Chrome extension brings back the dislike count feature on YouTube videos, which is no longer visible by default. This helpful tool allows users to easily see the dislike numbers directly on youtube.com, enhancing transparency and feedback visibility. Additionally, it works seamlessly with YouTube videos embedded on other websites, ensuring consistent access to this information wherever you watch.

This extension offers a straightforward solution for users missing the dislike count metric, improving user experience and decision-making when watching content on YouTube or embedded players. It integrates smoothly without interfering with video playback or site functionality.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `<all_urls>`
- `webRequest`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

Users commonly report the add-on restores YouTube dislikes and works reliably on desktop, and many find it useful. Frequent complaints center on mobile compatibility (Firefox Android / m.youtube.com) and general reliability — several users say it doesn’t work or fails to do what’s advertised.

### Pros

- Restores YouTube dislike information / lets users see or express dislikes
- Works well on desktop/PC for many users
- Generally praised by several users as useful and effective

### Cons

- Fails to work on Firefox Android / mobile site (m.youtube.com)
- Reported as unreliable or not working at times
- Some users say it doesn’t deliver the advertised functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-dislike)