You can remove videos from your YouTube Likes list in three ways
YouTube stores every video you like in a playlist called "Liked videos." To remove a video from that list, you can unlike it from the video page itself, from your Likes playlist, or from your watch history. The video stays on YouTube — you are only removing it from your personal Likes list. Unliking a video takes seconds and does not notify the creator.
Your Likes playlist is private by default, meaning only you can see it. If you have made it public, unliking a video removes it from the public view immediately. You can change the privacy setting of your Likes playlist at any time in your YouTube settings.
Key Takeaways
- You can unlike a video by clicking the thumbs-down icon on the video page, which removes it from your Likes playlist.
- You can also go directly to your Likes playlist and remove videos one at a time from that list.
- Unliking a video does not delete the video from YouTube or notify the creator — it only removes it from your personal Likes list.
- Your Likes playlist is private unless you change its settings, so only you see what you have liked.
- You cannot delete all liked videos at once; you must remove them individually or clear your entire watch history.
Unlike a video from the video page
The fastest way to remove a single video from your Likes is to open the video and click the thumbs-down icon. On desktop, the thumbs-down icon appears next to the thumbs-up icon below the video title. On mobile, tap the three-dot menu icon and select "Unlike" from the options that appear.
When you click thumbs-down, the icon changes color to show the video is no longer liked. The video disappears from your Likes playlist within seconds. This method works whether you are watching the video for the first time or returning to a video you liked months ago.
Remove videos from your Likes playlist directly
You can also go to your Likes playlist and remove videos from there. On desktop, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Your channel," then click "Playlists" on the left sidebar. Find "Liked videos" and click it to open the full list.
Once inside your Likes playlist, hover over any video and click the three-dot menu icon that appears. Select "Remove from Liked videos" from the menu. On mobile, tap the three-dot menu next to the video title and choose the same option. You can remove videos one at a time this way, or scroll through and remove multiple videos in sequence.
Clear your entire watch history instead
If you want to start fresh with your Likes list, you can clear your entire watch history, which also clears your Likes. Go to your YouTube account settings by clicking your profile icon and selecting "Settings." On the left sidebar, click "Privacy and personalization," then scroll to "Clear all watch history."
This action removes every video from your Likes playlist and your watch history at once. YouTube will ask you to confirm before clearing. Note that this also resets YouTube's recommendations based on your viewing habits, so the site will take time to learn your preferences again.
Change the privacy setting of your Likes playlist
Your Likes playlist is private by default, but you can make it public if you want to share it with others. To change this, go to your Likes playlist, click the three-dot menu icon next to the playlist title, and select "Edit playlist." Change the privacy setting from "Private" to "Public" or "Unlisted," then save.
If your Likes playlist is public and you unlike a video, that video is removed from the public view immediately. Anyone who had access to your Likes playlist will no longer see that video listed. You can switch the playlist back to private at any time using the same steps.
What happens when you unlike a video
Unliking a video removes it only from your Likes playlist. The video itself remains on YouTube and is not affected in any way. The creator does not receive a notification that you unliked their video. Your YouTube recommendations may change slightly over time as the algorithm adjusts based on your updated likes and watch history.
If you unlike a video and then like it again later, it returns to your Likes playlist. YouTube does not track how many times you have liked and unliked the same video. You can unlike and re-like videos as many times as you want without any restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete all my liked videos at once?
You cannot delete all liked videos with a single button, but you can clear your entire watch history, which also removes all videos from your Likes playlist. Go to Settings, select "Privacy and personalization," and click "Clear all watch history." YouTube will ask you to confirm the action.
Does the creator know when I unlike their video?
No, creators do not receive notifications when you unlike a video. They can see the total number of likes on their video, but they cannot see which individual viewers have liked or unliked it. Your like or unlike action is completely private.
Will unliking a video affect my YouTube recommendations?
Unliking a video may gradually change your recommendations as YouTube's algorithm adjusts based on your updated preferences. However, the change is usually subtle and takes time to show up. If you want to reset your recommendations entirely, clearing your watch history will have a stronger effect.
Can I see a list of videos I have unliked?
YouTube does not keep a separate list of videos you have unliked. Once you unlike a video, it is removed from your Likes playlist and there is no way to view a history of unliked videos. You can only see your current Likes playlist.
What is the difference between unliking and removing from a playlist?
Unliking a video removes it from your Likes playlist specifically. Removing a video from a playlist removes it from that particular playlist only. If you have created other playlists and added videos to them, removing a video from your Likes playlist does not affect those other playlists.