Return YouTube Studio Likes & Dislikes, by German Abdulov (mr.Gabas), is a Chrome extension that returns at-a-glance engagement metrics in YouTube Studio for creators. It inserts a likes (vs. dislikes) column into the Content tab, shows live counts and a visual ratio bar, and places those metrics inside the video list so creators avoid opening individual analytics pages. The tool targets YouTube creators, channel managers, and social media marketers who need quicker engagement checks across a channel.

What the extension does and who benefits

The extension restores a removed dashboard view by adding the likes/dislikes column back to the Content list, showing counts and a visual ratio bar inline with each video. That design addresses the workflow problem of opening analytics pages for every upload: creators and channel managers can scan engagement across a catalog without leaving the Content tab. The tool is expressly focused on internal channel management, not on public video pages.

How it affects daily workflow and resource use

Designed for low overhead, the extension has an approximate file size of 36 KiB and integrates into the Creator Studio interface to show real-time counts in the list view. Because it shows metrics inline, it reduces clicks needed to assess reception for multiple videos. It requires permission to operate on the studio.youtube.com domain, which is the single site where it modifies the page layout.

What it does about privacy and data handling

Privacy-first by design, the developer discloses that the extension does not collect or sell user data and operates with a minimal footprint. The developer is registered on the Chrome Web Store and has committed to no third-party tracking. That stated policy and the small, targeted codebase reduce the surface for telemetry or external data flows compared with broader analytics add-ons.

Compatibility and scope within creator workflows

Focused compatibility with Chromium browsers, the extension works on Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers that accept Chrome Web Store extensions, including Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera. It only affects the YouTube Studio dashboard and shows metrics for the user's uploaded videos; it does not surface likes or dislikes on other creators' public pages. The scope suits creators who prioritize quick catalog-level sentiment checks over deeper analytics.

A compact, purpose-built utility for creators who want quick engagement signals

The extension is a pragmatic, narrowly scoped tool for creators who prefer visual, at-a-glance feedback across many uploads; its small codebase and stated no-data-collection policy reduce privacy risk. The trade-off is limited coverage: it modifies only the Studio dashboard and does not replace full analytics. Tip: limit the extension's site permission to the studio domain to keep its scope constrained.