Net Approval: Your Quick Guide
Ever wonder why you see a "75% approval" tag next to a movie or a sports match? That's net approval. In plain terms, it’s a simple score that shows how many people like something versus how many don’t.
How Net Approval is Calculated
Think of a poll where 100 people vote. If 70 say "yes" and 30 say "no," the net approval is 70% – you just take the positive votes, divide by the total votes, and turn it into a percentage. Some sites also subtract the negative rate from the positive rate to get a net figure, but the idea stays the same: a quick snapshot of overall sentiment.
The key is the sample size. A big audience makes the number more reliable. Small groups can swing the score wildly, so always check how many votes are behind the figure.
Net Approval in Entertainment and Sports
On StarLive24 we use net approval to help you decide what to watch or listen to. A new Bollywood film that scores 85% net approval means most viewers liked it. If a music video gets 60%, it’s still decent but not a hit.
Sports fans see it too. Take the recent Asia Cup 2025 match where India beat Pakistan. Fans gave the game a high net approval because of the thrilling spin bowling and close finish. Even a court decision can have a net approval score – people might rate the Supreme Court’s selectivity as positive or negative based on how they feel about the outcome.
Net approval also shows trends. If a series starts at 90% and drops to 50% over a season, you know something changed – maybe the storyline or the cast.
So, next time you see a percentage, remember it’s just a quick way to gauge crowd feeling. Look at the numbers, see the vote count, and decide if it’s worth your time.
Got a title you love? Check its net approval on StarLive24. If it’s low, you might skip it. If it’s high, give it a try. Simple, no‑nonsense, and saves you from boring choices.
2 March 2023
Data firm puts PM Narendra Modi's net approval at high of 55%?
Data firm C-Voter conducted a survey which revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's net approval rating stands at 55%. This represents a significant increase of 8 percentage points from the previous survey conducted in May 2019. The survey also revealed that 84% of the respondents have a favourable opinion of the Prime Minister. In addition, the survey found that Modi's approval rating was higher in rural areas than urban areas. The survey results provide further evidence of Modi's popularity amongst the Indian population.
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