How to Get More Likes and Plays on Your Mario Maker 2 Levels - Makers Guide (Tips and Secrets)

In this video, we discuss tips and tricks that you can use to get more likes and plays on your levels, and maybe even make it to the popular tab! The video is formatted in the order you need to follow, such us what kind of level to make, how to make it, how to make it stand out, how to advertise it, and much more! Because of the funky algorithm, we have to make the best of it, so the tips in this video will definitely help you get out of that black hole!
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[@DannyBPlays]

Hey man, looks like this video ended up doing pretty nice for you

[@Jwetchup]

Yo! What’s up?

[@Lad03teamscream]

Hi Danny!

[@ThePurpleJOfficial]

Hi I'm subscribed

[@chansereditt]

are you still doing rejected updates for super mario maker 2?

[@kylesmm4165]

Just to make this clear because this wasn't mentioned in the video, if you are going to play test using the multiplayer tactic, be aware that the level might not work correctly, because things might not spawn every time, things don't work how they do in single player, etc. You might also have some lag using this method which could be a bit hard to play a level, especially if it is hard in difficulty. So if this technique doesn't work. You could always upload the level by placing a dev exit somewhere, and the play tester could play your level without any problems. They can give you feedback and anything else they need to tell you about. When you take the level down to re-upload it, please don't include the dev exit. Thank you, and keep making!!

[@kylesmm4165]

@Nontendo Sorry if you want it played, you can join this discord server and plenty of people will play it there! discord.gg/xzRv997

[@CaptainFun7857]

​@@kylesmm4165 that Invite doesn't work

[@SMB_Fan2010]

yes, why is that?

[@PrunselClone]

Easy/Normal levels are very good for plays, as people who are going for the 1000 endless clears will probably see your level. Dont make troll/kaizo levels, as those often get skipped in endless Super Expert. Music/Art levels get a lot of hearts. Do NOT make refreshing special levels, as they usually get more boos than hearts. If levels look nice, and are decently easy, people will most likely like them.If you’re going for the Wind Up Shoe (5000 Plays) or the Fried Chicken Headgear (7000 Maker Points) then generally you’ll want to make good looking levels with Normal difficulty.

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

I like how you said traditional levels are not popular material yet there’s a level named: 4-3 Fish Bone Reef

[@kylesmm4165]

Well at least most, it's just a lot harder

[@shannonsuarez2748]

@@kylesmm4165 I used all your tricks, and still didn't get plays, should I just abandon my job of making courses?

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

6:47 Yeah vines are good for decoration but just make sure it can’t be used to cheese your level or get in the way of other actions

[@kylesmm4165]

Thats a good point, I should have addressed that

[@totallynotclickbait6114]

I know u posted this comment ages ago but it’s a good idea to add functionality to the decorative vines because that encourages people to cheese without them actually cheesing. Or in other words, for the players to explore.

[@realmythshade9940]

“Traditional levels don’t do well” *shows two traditional levels on the leaderboard* Edit: In all seriousness this is a really good video, keep up the good work Kyle!

[@mikofox9798]

Me, watching this as someone who’s only got 1 good level: Write that down, write that down!

[@kylesmm4165]

Haha that’s reasonable, hopefully this video helps you improve the quality of your levels in the future!

[@n_aerial3734]

i'll play that level if u play mine

[@zachmendoza1965]

I hate refreshing levels,they don’t refresh your mind they refrustrate your mind

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

11:38 you could also go to the new level section and play a level there. The level will be replaced by your level.

[@kylesmm4165]

Thats true but that is kinda flooded with tons of bad levels, so most likely nobody will see it

[@claudio-maker2943]

This sounds like an awesome video! I can’t wait for the kaizo video to come out!

[@Zolomight]

This is actually awesome how does this not have more views!? Great job Kyle 👍

[@kylesmm4165]

Well it just came out! But hopefully more people can see this ;)

[@Zolomight]

@@kylesmm4165 that is true :)

[@Zolomight]

I think if u made this video like around the release date of smm2 it would have moar views

[@kylesmm4165]

@@Zolomight For sure

[@Supergamer_SMM2]

Thanks Kyle for the tips and strategies for level plays 👍 Hopefully I'll get #1 one day with these strategies.

[@crimsonreaper74]

I sent my super world to many streamers, and now i got gold medal weekly maker points! Thanks for the tip!

[@ic9778]

Thanks for the video. I really needed it!

[@DaekwonMayo]

All Right! Now that's what I’m talking about! Another video this week you know we got it poppin.

[@kylesmm4165]

haha Thats right!

[@xX__Rat69__Xx]

Step 1: Be famous on YT. Step 2 (if step 1 does not work): Make a refreshing level.

[@Rainn_is_random]

Thank you so much I am now almost on the leaderboard for all time maker points I make super expert expert platforming levels, so I am here to prove that you can get popular even with hard levels

[@r._8295]

This video is actually really good Didnt expect that 👍

[@plebionprecious]

Very informative. Learned a lot more from this video. :9

[@kylesmm4165]

Great to hear, hope it helps you! ;)

[@NeutralRecon]

I hate refreshing levels because they are mostly in the castle theme so when ever I try to look for a bowsers castle level, I find a seizure inducing crap fest!

[@ImSoAutealstic]

Really helpful video! I’m going to try my best to make better levels one day. Also, I hate refreshing levels.

[@coganaj]

Two things that I hate about refresing levels are: 1: Many of them require you to do violence to complete those levels such as by mowing down enemies with cars, invincibility stars, and etc. 2: No musical note blocks at all. And no, the special sound effects don't make up for the total lack of musical pink note blocks, even though special sounds and special effects don't normally bother me in theirselves.

[@TheRetroReboot]

Good job on 1K subs!

[@Goomba364shorts]

The beginning is so relatable

[@beegbeegyoshi4638]

nice video this helps me a lot as a struggling maker.

[@kylesmm4165]

Aawesome to hear!

[@beegbeegyoshi4638]

@@kylesmm4165 yeah aawesome

[@SueZQue83]

I spent 3 1/2 hours making a level (a Kaizo) but then I forgot to save it and everything was lost

[@Tingletonttu]

I would not write off doing traditional levels. They are a lot of work and you're an underdog for sure but you can still get thousands of plays with good ones. You do need some flavour for them to stand out though.

[@kylesmm4165]

Yeah traditional levels can definitely make it far on the leaderboards, but it really just depends with the algorithm. Usually a traditional level will need some sort of advertisement to stay up there. If it has a creative gimmick that goes throughout the level that hasn't been done before, it could be leaderboard material. My only problem with traditional levels are most of them are exact same with a couple obstacles and enemies and not much creativity.

[@Tingletonttu]

@@kylesmm4165 There's a world of difference between traditional levels even if they use the same parts. The pacing, engaging platforming, number of options presented to overcome challenges, immersive enviroments, flow etc. are all things separating good traditional levels from mediocre ones. That's where the level design lies, not in the choice of gimmicks.

[@kylesmm4165]

@@Tingletonttu Very true, that is the formula to a lot of traditional levels I see, but most traditional levels have a certain challenge or gimmick that it is based around of, that can lead to different challenges within the same idea.

[@tronche2cake]

That Joachim Karud music gave me nostalgia from one of my favorite youtubers

[@BuurMemes]

omg thx for inspiration !!

[@tubiek]

I'm trying to get on the MP Weekly LB for the ribbons, I currently have 6 speedrun levels uploaded, is that enough or should I make more? I'm probably gonna delete all of my levels then reupload those 6 and advertise them a bunch, but i wanna know if i should make more of them because I might not be able to climb as much with just those

[@kylesmm4165]

Ah I see, your trying to get on the MP Weekly! Well it really depends what position you are going for. If you want 1st to get the royal attire, I would probably make more than 6. Because for some reason, if you upload a lot of levels, you get a TON of maker points.

[@tubiek]

@@kylesmm4165 oh aight, im thinking about making 15 of them and uploading them all at once, do you think thats enough? i dont really like making levels that much though as i run out of ideas even for speedruns, but ill still make them i guess.

[@kylesmm4165]

@@tubiek yeah with 15, and you advertise them all correctly, I think you can easily make the MP weekly LB!

[@SkylarUchiha]

Thanks for the tips

[@nes7162]

3:54 I’ll join omg they get all the likes we need unique levels ore than any thing they just want to get popular by like this ends now😤

[@kylesmm4165]

Awesome! Link in description ;

[@nes7162]

K I joined

[@mattsentertainments4430]

Good tips

[@SnoogisAnimations]

yesss thank you so muchhhhhhhh

[@kyle8807]

We need Kyle to LIVE Edit: For context he's been gone for like a year now lol, and no signs of him anywhere. He deleted his insta I'm pretty sure. Don't know where he is, but we all miss him

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

Amazing video this will help me get more likes!

[@kylesmm4165]

Awesome to hear!

[@ChonkyYT]

I haven’t played Mario maker for a while, right now I am playing Animal Crossing! I love it. ❤️

[@kylesmm4165]

Awesome! I should definitely try acnh

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

Oh hey Jelly Juice!

[@Jwetchup]

Anthony Reid 👋

[@QuayeEPICGAMER]

Funny story I am doing the same thing but reversed roles lol

[@louisamayes9327]

U got 1k subs congrats 👏

[@Spletz]

We’re all talking about how many refreshing levels there are but what about the fcking amount of gourmet race levels

[@rubaousa]

FINALLY, SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO PLAY AS TOAD!

[@BlueToadCentral]

I'm your a thousandth subscriber :)

[@its_emoji]

Well that's exactly what i do and i've been keeping up for months and i knew that i was doing it great but no, i was unlucky because my levels were protected from showing up to players. Is this the way how nintendo says “we don't like your course, it's has been setted hidden"?

[@Spletz]

“Get another person to test your level via online play” Switch online connection + Wifi: *no*

[@FlexDennis]

my problem with this Refreshing levels are not if someone make one, but many creaters are making 10 or 20 Refreshing levels where is only the same again and again. similar as all this blue plattforms and chainsaw levels

[@epicgaming7813]

0:09 that doesn’t sound like a very good level then

[@kylesmm4165]

lol true

[@ludwigsmm2586]

ALSO THX FOR THE VIDEO

[@FrostyLosty]

13:10 THATS ME lol

[@Saltmaster-ro4ep]

It's not fair! my levels follow most of your tips and never make into the hot list. but levels older than mine and with less plays and likes and not following your tips get on there. any explanation?

[@kylesmm4165]

Salt Meets Gaming I’m thinking your problem is that your like to play ratio isn’t the strongest even though it is a good level. The only way Nintendo puts levels on the leaderboards is based off of how people like the level. If it doesn’t have many likes compared to plays, Nintendo won’t think about putting it on the leaderboard. So to solve this, I would say send your levels to streamers, in discord servers, sub Reddit’s, whatever it really takes to get more likes, and improve your ratio. Just remember, don’t beg for your likes or you will most likely be hated in the SMM2 community. The first 50-80 plays on your level really determine if it will be on the leaderboard or not. I hope this helps!

[@Saltmaster-ro4ep]

Now that I think of it, that might be the case. Thanks!

[@kylesmm4165]

@@Saltmaster-ro4ep Awesome!

[@slawomirpilip]

5:09 YES HAND REVEAL!!! 😊

[@gabrigames595]

Nice level Luigi Mansion.

[@tatagamer368]

Question, someone in your discord play kaizo in an advanced way ?

[@nes7162]

I never got on the leaderboard by doing this and I only have five more try’s to make do u think I’ll make it me made 95 courses

[@devpoodle]

You have such a nice voice :)

[@Ok-ok3jz]

Im starting not to care about how popular my level is

[@sonicdevice_gamer7293]

You can also live chat on KZbin your course id

[@jaytv25]

Funfact: it takes 2% of a month for your level to pop up on new courses

[@totallynotclickbait6114]

No it doesn’t, I posted a level and found it in the new levels in the same hour

[@fishyant4481]

My levles mostly have 10 plays in 1 or 2 days so I think I'm doing good with my levle and stuff :p

[@Gwaboo]

What was the code of the p ballon level ?

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

Hey can I have the ID for the traditional level example I’m gonna need it!

[@kylesmm4165]

You mean for the gameplay of a traditional level? If so, not sure if I still have the code...

[@PakinBlue]

I got you 1k subscribers :)

[@Hiddenshadow76]

How do you make a music level?

[@TOMULTIVERSE]

My level is going to be The Secret Doom

[@jamiex.3960]

Finally

[@kylesmm4165]

IKR!!

[@Banjos-world]

Is it OK if I make a level like yours?

[@frankharris9744]

can we plug our levels here? 😁

[@brikfanz]

1:18, why would you boo a lvl with so many likes?

[@SaltySportsAndMore]

I’ll stick to some traditional. I like the fun factor more than gimmicks.

[@claudio-maker2943]

How dare you play a luigi’s mansion level with toad???

[@kylesmm4165]

OMG, what was I thinking!!

[@alebud1403]

Hi can make the server link available again no work

[@dudeman__7033]

You should have more subs

[@jackp9739]

You sound like Chills if he was fourteen.

[@plant433]

pogchamps

[@kylesmm4165]

:poggers:

[@notreaItangramice]

I tried to do these stuff in the following video, but it didnt work.

[@Ethananas]

I have a 250 plays level I want it to get to 500 plays also I’m making a Mario kart level which I hope will get popular

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

Yes!! Refreshing Courses suck!

[@kylesmm4165]

Agreed!

[@plant433]

Agreed, make sure to join the mass-boo council

[@IKnowWhereYouAre68]

FireP1ranha I already did

[@muhahaha153]

YTN-RWF-K4G I got 7 plays and 4 likes but it seems like noone would play it anymore I reached the block limit and wasnt able to make the bonusroom any bigger xD

[@boomers181]

👍

[@TheMarioMakerMaster]

hi also yes this would be uefull if ppl didnt make bad levels or ppl that are famous mke bad levels like they keep repeating the same levels like the stupid lift platformers

[@ddvcb]

do you like trees?

[@kylesmm4165]

ofc who doesn't?!?

[@pizzagaming6174]

Who else here put the course ID and found nothing?

[@justoad]

All your levels are viral, not just a few

[@kylesmm4165]

From using these tricks!

[@QuayeEPICGAMER]

Hey I know you

[@bojo_joel9361]

Refreshing Levels Should Be Called Free Seizure Levels

[@sonicdevice_gamer7293]

I made a decorated level and nobody played it and I was mad

[@ozzyj01]

I made an easy traditional level, and it has… one clear?

[@fastfox44]

Other solution make some smm2 friends and then they don’t go too the void

[@redjoltandcooking9970]

Hey i have 55 likes my first level is my most played and most liked level and got ninji gear if you want ill make you a map and my creator name is octolingYT and the reason im saying it is to see when i upload that map of your choice! (Unless its. Music not that)

[@fastfox44]

I’ve gotten 5 popular traditional levels and this is not fully correct

[@19Cobre]

Hey man... how do you get more views with traditionals levels? I think I'm doing something wrong and fail then

[@zaydogshobbies]

People put a ton of effort into refreshing levels they take hours to make

[@frostboy2513]

I’m not sure if you still use KZbin, but your discord link expired

[@Supersaturn11]

hmmm maybe look at his home page

[@froogie64]

I made a speedrun level and people don't really like it sadly. But i have a question why do people how spam bad levels get so many likes?!?!

[@Loepofk]

I love refreshings :). BUT WHY DO SOME OTHERS HATE IT!!?!?

[@N0TJ3REMY]

Because they are annoying can cause seizures and are a cheap way to get clout and attention they are also repetitive and constantly take up all the leaderboatd spots

[@PringleGOD]

PLS COME BACK TO MAKING VIDEOS

[@user-tt1zq4bi6d]

How to music level tho? It's so hard

[@mr.anonymous3628]

Uhm so apparently no one answered so im sorry if im annoying answering so late, but there should be i think a website (google "super mario maker music video maker") in which you can put the music file, then an image shows up in which every note is displayed

[@clark5317]

Good video, super sad traditional levels usually aren't popular though haha.

[@kylesmm4165]

I know! It's tough that levels that are like previous mario games don't get many plays :(

[@simpumoon]

Thanks for the advice!.....................btw I got a whole world for ya...27Y-FPS-WYF Thanks! If you play it....... also, bruh.

[@sonicdevice_gamer7293]

4:21 Bruh

[@Banjos-world]

Trust me I hate refreshing special levels only reason I made one is because they get popular

[@deltahalo3498]

How do you put symbols down

[@luigigreen_]

Bottom left

[@deltahalo3498]

Those small stars what people put in there levels

[@name6052]

It is unfair that a person uploaded a level with just saying Nintendo deleted all his likes and his level goes to the leaderboard!

[@kylesmm4165]

dang that's crazy!

[@Saltmaster-ro4ep]

saw it. booed it. people can be gullable

[@its_emoji]

I ever had that, Nintendo deleted ALL my courses and i became a noob again.

[@ozzyj01]

Nooo, I don’t have access to twitch, discord, or Reddit. How do I get popular now?

[@TheWeeklyRobloxReporter]

999 subs lol

[@weempus1728]

Pizza time