YouTube experiments hiding dislike count on videos after feedback from creators

As part of an experiment, Youtube is testing hiding dislike on a creators' video. Youtube noted that it is not removing the dislike button and will work on a new design based on the feedback of users who are part of the experiment.

YouTube is experimenting with new designs, one of which does not show the dislike count beneath the video. As of now, YouTube is only experimenting with the test with a small group of users. The video platform in a support page noted that it is rolling out a few potential designs for the like and dislike buttons that appear below YouTube videos. YouTube noted that public dislike counts can impact their creators’ wellbeing. In response to creator feedback around well-being and targeted dislike campaigns, we're testing a few new designs that don't show the public dislike count. If you're part of this small experiment, you might spot one of these designs in the coming weeks (example below!). pic.twitter.com/aemrIcnrbx It also noted that the dislikes on a video may motivate a targeted campaign of dislikes on a creator’s video. The current test will also hide the visibility of the count of likes and dislikes. YouTube aims to balance improving creator experience with the new test. However, it will share the viewer feedback and share it with the creator.