YouTube

Video, live streams, and creator tools

YouTube is a video viewing and publishing app for people who want a broad mix of entertainment, news, learning, music, commentary, and practical guides in one place. You can search for individual videos, follow channels, watch live broadcasts, and return to previously viewed content. The app also supports creating and uploading videos from a phone, with tools for users who want to share their own work rather than only watch.

Ways to find and follow content

The home screen recommends videos based on your viewing habits, while search is useful when you already have a topic or channel in mind. Subscriptions collect new uploads from channels you follow, and the Library brings together viewing history and saved content. Shorts provide a separate stream of brief vertical videos, giving the app a faster browsing option alongside its standard long-form player.

• Watch videos and live streams across a wide range of subjects.
• Use captions and adjust playback quality where available.
• Comment, participate in live chats, and interact with creators.
• Upload videos or start a live broadcast from a compatible mobile setup.

What to expect from the Android app

YouTube suits both casual viewers and regular channel followers, but its large selection can make the home feed feel busy. Signing in helps keep subscriptions, history, and recommendations connected across supported devices, including phones, tablets, and TVs. Optional services such as YouTube Premium and channel memberships add paid features or ways to support creators; they are not necessary for basic viewing.

At a glance

Listed in Video Players & Editors, YouTube is developed by Google LLC. It has a supplied rating of 3.887391 from 168,613,771 reviews and records 10,000,000,000+ installs. That scale makes it a practical choice for finding established channels as well as exploring less familiar subjects.