Creator Drama
NakeyJakey's Dislike Button Campaign
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Sep 18, 2024 to Jul 22, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“A rule that I would add to YouTube? Bringing back some sort of dislike button. I think that that was such a handy tool,”
via dexerto.com
Background
The YouTube dislike button was a feature that allowed viewers to downvote videos they didn't like or found misleading. However, YouTube began to phase out this feature a few years ago, citing concerns about harassment and trolling.
Despite the removal of the dislike button, there have been attempts by users to bring it back, including the creation of third-party browser add-ons that restore the feature. YouTube has also faced criticism for removing the dislike button from its Shorts platform.
The timeline
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NakeyJakey Calls for Dislike Button Return
NakeyJakey reportedly spoke to Dexerto about his desire to see the dislike button return to YouTube, allegedly citing its usefulness in identifying misleading videos.[1289]
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YouTube Fuses Like and Dislike Buttons on Android TV
Google reportedly fused the like and dislike buttons on the YouTube app for Android TV, appearing to make it more difficult for users to quickly express their disapproval of a video.[1291]
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Marques Brownlee Supports Dislike Button Return
Marques Brownlee reportedly expressed his support for bringing back the dislike button, appearing to join NakeyJakey in his call for action.[1289]
Frequently asked
Why did YouTube remove the dislike button?
YouTube removed the dislike button to reduce harassment and trolling, but some creators argue that it was a useful feature for identifying misleading or low-quality content.
Can users still express their disapproval of a video on YouTube?
Yes, users can still express their disapproval of a video by using third-party browser add-ons or by clicking on the fused like and dislike button on the YouTube app for Android TV.
Who else supports bringing back the dislike button?
Marques Brownlee has expressed his support for bringing back the dislike button, joining NakeyJakey in his call for action.
Related drama
Sources
- dexerto.com, YouTube star NakeyJakey would like to see the platform bring back the dislike button, as calls have ramped up from viewers. For years, if you wanted to let a YouTuber know that you didn’t support thei, Jul 22, 2026.
- 9to5google.com, Google is well known for tinkering, but the latest change is a fused ‘like’ and ‘dislike’ button in the YouTube app for Android TV. Previously, when viewing videos on YouTube for Android TV or Google , Jul 22, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 3 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “NakeyJakey's Dislike Button Campaign.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/nakeyjakey-s-dislike-button-campaign/.