YouTube

Video viewing and creation in one app

YouTube is a video platform for watching, searching and sharing content across a wide range of subjects. It suits viewers who want one place for music, tutorials, news, entertainment and creator channels, as well as people who publish videos from their phones. The app is developed by Google LLC and listed in the Video Players & Editors category.

What you can do

• Browse recommended videos, search by topic and follow channels through subscriptions.
• Watch both short and long-form videos with playback controls, captions and selectable quality settings.
• Upload videos, record content and start live broadcasts from supported accounts.
• Use comments, live chat and other channel features to interact with creators and audiences.
• Continue viewing across supported devices through account-linked history and library features.

Who it suits

YouTube works well for casual viewing, regular channel followers and anyone using video as a learning tool. Its large range of content also makes it useful for focused searches, from repair guidance and software lessons to reviews and recorded events. Creators get access to publishing and audience tools without needing a separate video-hosting app.

Numbers at a glance

The app holds a 3.887391 rating from 168,613,771 reviews, with 10,000,000,000+ installs. Those figures show broad reach and a very large body of user feedback, while the rating count provides important context for judging the average score. YouTube may be a practical fit if you want an established video catalogue and creator ecosystem; users seeking a smaller, simpler player may find its range of features less focused.