YouTube

Watch, search and share video

YouTube is Google’s video app for watching clips, music, tutorials, news, live streams and other creator-made content. It suits people who want one place to browse videos across many subjects, follow channels, or look up something specific. The app is listed in the Video Players & Editors category.

Find videos and follow channels

You can search for a topic or creator, browse recommendations, and subscribe to channels to keep up with new uploads. Your viewing history and saved videos make it easier to return to something later. Recommendations can help surface more to watch, though what appears depends on your activity and preferences.

More than playback

The app also supports comments and live chat, so viewers can respond to creators and take part in live broadcasts. Creators can use YouTube to upload videos and manage their channel. The range of content is a practical strength, but it also means results and recommendations can vary widely in subject and quality; viewers may need to check a source or browse carefully.

At a glance

YouTube has a listed rating of 3.89 out of 5 from more than 168 million ratings, with 10 billion or more installs. That scale indicates broad use, while the rating reflects a mixed range of user opinions rather than a verdict from this listing. Google LLC is the developer. If you want a familiar app for finding and watching online video, these are the main facts to weigh before choosing.