How to Restore YouTube Dislike Counts in Firefox (2026)

Restore Visible YouTube Dislikes in Firefox — Step-by-Step

YouTube removed public dislike counts, but you can still view estimated dislikes in Firefox using browser extensions and settings. Below is a concise, step-by-step guide to restore visible dislike counts safely and reliably.

What you’ll need

• Firefox (recommended latest version)
• A small extension that fetches dislike estimates (example: “Return YouTube Dislike” — use an extension from a reputable source)
• Basic familiarity with installing Firefox add-ons

Step 1 — Update Firefox

1. Open Firefox menu (three horizontal lines) → Help → About Firefox.
2. Install any available updates and restart Firefox.

Step 2 — Choose a reputable extension

• Search Firefox Add-ons for “Return YouTube Dislike”, “YouTube Dislike Count”, or similar.
• Prefer extensions with many users and recent updates.
• Check extension permissions — it should request access to youtube.com only.

Step 3 — Install the extension

1. On the add-on page, click “Add to Firefox.”
2. Review permissions dialog and confirm.
3. After installation, you may see an icon in the toolbar.

Step 4 — Configure the extension (if needed)

• Click the extension icon → Options or Preferences.
• Enable “Show dislike counts” or similar toggles.
• Some extensions let you choose the data source (local estimator vs. external API). Choose the default if unsure.

Step 5 — Verify on YouTube

1. Open a YouTube video page.
2. The dislike count should appear next to the like button or in the stats area.
3. If not visible, refresh the page and ensure the extension is enabled on youtube.com (right-click icon → Manage extension).

Troubleshooting

• No count shown: confirm extension enabled and allowed on youtube.com; clear cache and reload.
• Counts seem off: these are estimates reconstructed from available data — they may not match historical public counts exactly.
• Extension broken after YouTube update: check for extension updates or try an alternative add-on.

Safety and privacy tips

• Use extensions from trusted developers and with strong user reviews.
• Prefer add-ons that request minimal permissions (ideally youtube.com only).
• Remove any extension that requests broad access (e.g., all websites) unless you trust it.

Alternative: Userscript (advanced)

• Install a userscript manager (Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey for Firefox) and a published script that shows dislike estimates. Follow script page instructions and enable it for youtube.com.

Summary

1. Update Firefox. 2. Install a reputable “Return YouTube Dislike” extension. 3. Enable and configure it. 4. Verify on a video page. 5. Follow privacy and troubleshooting tips.

If you want, I can recommend specific Firefox add-ons and provide direct install links.