The backend will switch to using a combination of archived dislike stats, estimates extrapolated from extension user data and estimates based on view/like ratios for videos whose dislikes weren't archived and for outdated dislike archives, according to 9to5Google. As it stands today, data only updates once every few days. The extension is already using this scraped data to improve the visible dislike counts. 13, as Google previously confirmed that is the date this data will be cut off.Īfter that date, which is quickly approaching, the developers of this extension say they will use archived stats and user data from the extension to develop dislike counts. The extension is currently using data from the YouTube API, which still shows up to date dislike counts to anyone using the API for public data. So what is the catch? It just comes down to wondering how long this will last. The extension is of course free, but the developers are accepting donations.
Just ensure it stays active and go to your favorite YouTube video to see it in action.
Other platforms are available.Īlso Read: Something Fishy Is Going On With The YouTube Likes And Dislikes For 'Battlefield 1' And 'COD: Infinite Warfare'Īfter installing the extension, there is no work needed. To download the extension, you can use this direct link or search for "Return YouTube Dislike" in the Chrome Web Store. When installed and active, the YouTube extension automatically changes the YouTube site to where it shows a dislike count as it did in the past.īetter yet, it also shows exact numbers instead of the general 10K when hovering over the like and dislike section, according to The Verge.
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