Like Tracker

Check YouTube Likes & Engagement Free

Paste any video URL to see live likes, views, comments, and engagement rate. Refresh anytime to track how a video is performing.

What Counts as a Good Like Ratio?

Like-to-view ratio is the fastest way to judge whether a video resonated with its audience.

< 1%

Below Average

1–3%

Typical

3–5%

Strong

5%+

Viral-Level

Every Metric Our Like Counter Shows

Total Likes

Live API data

The exact like count from YouTube's API — more precise than the rounded number shown on youtube.com for high-traffic videos.

View Count

Updated continuously

Total views at time of check. Compare against likes to calculate your like-to-view ratio and benchmark against niche averages.

Comment Count

Engagement depth

Comments signal deep engagement. A high comment-to-view ratio often correlates with stronger algorithmic promotion and Browse feed placement.

Engagement Rate

Quality signal

(Likes + Comments) ÷ Views × 100%. Above 5% is exceptional. Below 1% suggests passive consumption with low emotional investment.

Why YouTube Likes Still Matter in 2026

YouTube removed public dislikes in 2021, but likes remain the most visible trust signal on the platform. A high like count tells new viewers the content delivered value — and tells YouTube's algorithm the video deserves more distribution.

Likes directly influence search ranking, suggested video placement, and homepage Browse features. Creators who track like velocity after upload can measure whether a thumbnail/title combo is converting viewers into engaged fans within the critical first 48 hours.

Our counter pulls live data from the YouTube Data API. Use the refresh button to track trending videos — counts update every few minutes for active content, with longer cycles for stable older videos.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1 Copy any public YouTube video URL
  2. 2 Paste it in the input above
  3. 3 Click "Check Likes" to fetch live stats
  4. 4 Hit Refresh to track changes over time

Frequently Asked Questions

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