- Why is dislike count important?
- Do likes and dislikes matter on YouTube?
- Why did YouTube remove the dislike count?
- Do dislikes affect YouTube revenue?
Why is dislike count important?
Not the total of likes or dislikes is important, but the like/dislike ratio because it helps users frame their expectations for the video. Users can understand what other people think about the video in general before watching it. Likes/dislikes count saves the user time.
Do likes and dislikes matter on YouTube?
Nothing Much. It just counts in the dislike. But there's a problem when your video get much dislikes it won't be recommended on YouTube feeds but don't worry because YouTube focuses on watchtime more than ratings so there no problem.
Why did YouTube remove the dislike count?
Wojcicki repeats much of what we've heard before from YouTube spokespeople, saying dislikes were removed because they were sometimes a reflection of viewers' opinion of the channel and not the video itself.
Do dislikes affect YouTube revenue?
Dislikes And Profit
The answer is quite similar to the issue of rating – there is no direct way dislikes impact your revenue.