Youtube is Hiding Public Dislikes in New Test

YouTube has begun testing the removal of public dislikes from the platform to support creators.
They have announced that it will be experimental, and that it is for the well-being and mental health of youtubers.

While this number of “dislikes” will be hidden from the public, creators will still be able to see their exact number of “likes” and “dislikes” in YouTube Studio.

“Viewer feedback is an important part of YouTube, but the creators have told us that the current experience can negatively affect their well-being.” dislikes in some videos “

– Youtube