Like YouTube dislikes, likes are anonymous — there’s no way for anyone, including the creator, to see specifically which viewers liked a video. What you can see is the total count.
Where to See the Like Count
Beneath any video, the thumbs-up icon shows the like count (if the creator hasn’t chosen to hide it). As a creator, you can also see your like totals and trends over time in YouTube Studio > Analytics.
Why Individual Likes Aren’t Shown
YouTube treats likes the same way as dislikes for privacy: showing exactly who reacted to a video would expose ordinary viewing behavior in a way most people wouldn’t want, even for a positive reaction like a like.
Can Creators Hide Their Like Count?
Yes — creators can choose not to publicly display the like count on a video (Studio > Content > video details > Options), while still seeing the real number themselves in Analytics.
Using Likes as a Signal
Rather than trying to find who liked a video, the like count relative to view count (like ratio) is a more useful health signal — a high like ratio generally means the content resonated with the audience that actually watched it.
Related: See can you see who dislikes your video and how to make liked videos private.
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Can I see the names of people who liked my video?
No, likes are anonymous for everyone, including the creator.
Can creators hide their like count?
Yes, through the video’s Options in YouTube Studio.