# YouTube hides dislike button for creators

> YouTube tests hiding dislike button on creators' videos, users upset.
- Title: YouTube hides dislike button for creators · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: YouTube tests hiding dislike button on creators' videos, users upset. YouTube is testing a redesigned interface that moves the dislike button to an overflow…
- Keywords: youtube, dislike button, creators, overflow menu, video controls, user feedback, gaming, sports, hides, dislike, button, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/youtube/youtube-is-testing-hiding-the-dislike-button-entirely-and-users-arent-happy-3420822
- Author: Dylan Horetski
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:25:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: youtube, dislike button, creators, overflow menu, video controls, user feedback, gaming, sports
## YouTube tests dislike button changes
YouTube appears to be testing a redesigned interface that moves the dislike button into an overflow menu on desktop.

> They removed dislikes completely.
## Users report disappearing dislike button
Some users say the dislike button is no longer visible alongside video controls, with one claiming they removed dislikes completely.

> They removed dislikes completely.
## YouTube clarifies change applies to creators
YouTube states the change only affects videos users have uploaded, not every video they watch on the platform.

> We are not testing hiding the dislike button on YouTube for users.
## YouTube's original dislike removal
YouTube removed public dislike counts in November 2021 to reduce targeted dislike attacks and harassment.

> the decision was intended to reduce targeted dislike attacks and harassment
## Key takeaway

YouTube is testing a redesigned interface that moves the dislike button to an overflow menu for creators' videos, making it harder for viewers to give negative feedback.