What is the point of the dislike button on YouTube?

YouTube is making its dislike count private to deter harassment. The button will stay, but the count won't be visible to viewers. The decision comes after a July 2021 experiment wherein the Google-owned platform gave viewers access to the dislike button, but hid the count from them.
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Do dislikes on YouTube do anything?

If a user watched your video completely, and then hit the thumbs down, the system will still consider your video as the one that holds the attention of them – and thus a dislike won't affect your exposure on the platform.
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Why do people click dislike on YouTube videos?

Some people just don't like it, and they do not want to see something similar in the future. Therefore, disliking a video may be their way of telling the algorithm they have had enough of this type of content. Others despise it simply because it does not appeal to them.
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Can Youtubers see who disliked?

The short answer is no. You cannot know the identity of the person that disliked your videos. They will remain anonymous forever.
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How do dislikes work on YouTube?

The dislike count will be private across YouTube, but the dislike button will remain.
  1. At YouTube, we strive to be a place where creators of all sizes and backgrounds can find and share their voice. ...
  2. We're making the dislike counts private across YouTube, but the dislike button is not going away.
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The Secret Purpose Of The Comment Dislike Button



Will dislikes affect video?

Dislikes does not affect a video's earnings directly, BUT it does indirectly. Would you want to watch a video that has more dislikes than likes? Many people wouldn't, but some would because they are curious. More dislikes can lead to a lower view count.
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Is it anonymous when you dislike a YouTube video?

YouTube prohibits the sharing of like and dislike info to keep users safe. A quick skim through the comments section of any even remotely controversial video will reveal such anger and vitriol in the comments that one might consider it a smart move by the company to keep simple likes, and dislikes, anonymous.
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What happens when you thumbs down a YouTube video?

Users can still click the thumbs down button on videos to signal their dislike to creators privately. Meanwhile, creators will be able to track their dislikes in YouTube Studio alongside other analytics about their video's performance, if they choose.
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Will YouTube ever shut down?

Google, over the years, has launched many apps tailored for Android Go. However, now it is shutting down one of the most popular apps for Android Go. Google has announced that starting August 2022, YouTube Go will be shut down for good.
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Why do YouTube comments not have dislikes?

According to YouTube, this change is meant to promote “respectful interactions between viewers and creators” in a bid to “help better protect our creators from harassment, and reduce dislike attacks.”
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Will dislikes come back?

Dislike counts on YouTube won't be coming back, as the CEO stands behind the decision to remove them.
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What is the most liked comment on YT?

As of November 2020, the most liked comment on YouTube was posted by Seth Everman. So far, it has 3.3 million likes. Seth posted the viral comment beneath the original YouTube video for Billie Eilish's hit song, “Bad Guy.”
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Can I see who viewed my YouTube video?

Can you see who viewed your YouTube videos? Unfortunately, views on a YouTube video aren't like views on your Instagram story — you can't see what users are watching your videos.
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Is YouTube bigger than Netflix?

YouTube has a higher annual run rate ($34B) than Netflix ($30B). Alphabet, Google's parent firm, dropped its latest earnings report Tuesday night. And it was bonkers. Per The Verge, Alphabet's revenue in 2021 hit a record $257B, a gain of 41% YoY.
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Will YouTube shut down in 2022?

YouTube Go will shut down at the beginning of August 2022. The announcement was made in a YouTube blog post, where the company stated it would be sunsetting the app. Launched in 2016, YouTube Go is a lightweight version of the YouTube app, mainly available on Android devices.
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Can you buy dislikes on YouTube?

Even though its name is 'Dislike,' it is still considered n interaction rate metric and is beneficial in terms of total engagement in videos. Many YouTubers buy YouTube dislikes for their accounts, videos, and shorts. You can also do so for your videos.
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Are there dislike bots on YouTube?

Yes. Every person who clicks "Dislike" on the video URL you provide will be an actual person, not a bot / fake user.
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Is it illegal to buy YouTube subscribers?

YouTube's terms suggest that buying promotional services is perfectly legal, as long as those services are generated by genuine users, promoted on legitimate social media and other channels, and – most important of all – are not fake bots.
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Can you buy real YouTube subscribers?

Stormviews. Stormviews allows YouTube creators to buy 100% genuine users and engagement from real people. We focus on providing high-quality service and adhere to YouTube's Terms of Service.
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Why is YouTube Go being removed?

Google's YouTube will drop its Go app in August 2022, it announced in a blog post. The application was tailored for Android Go on lower-end phones with less RAM compatibility. The lightweight Android app has prevented it from delivering a better experience in its main app, the video sharing platform said.
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