YouTube bases a video’s popularity on two factors: the number of views a video receives and its rating, a system that allows users to like or dislike a video. However, you may find your video receiving many dislikes for reasons you do not necessarily agree with; when this occurs, you can disable, or hide, the ratings displayed on your video’s page. This not only removes the current rating of the video but also removes the ability for anyone to rate your video. Tips Writer Bio
