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  • Type of site Online Video Platform, Social Media Platform
  • Headquarters 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, California, United States
  • Area served Worldwide (excluding Blocked Countries)
  • Industry Internet Industry Online Video Platform
  • Products YouTube Kids, YouTube Music, YouTube Premium, YouTube Shorts, YouTube TV
  • Parent Alphabet Inc.
  • URL https://www.youtube.com
  • Users 2.7 Billion MAU (January 2024)
  • Launched December 15, 2005; 19 Years Ago (2005-12-15)
  • Current status Active

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Last Updated : 16 Feb 2025
YouTube: A Global Video Platform YouTube, an American online video-sharing platform owned by Google, launched on February 14, 2005. Founded by former PayPal employees, it has become the world's second-most visited website, boasting over 2.7 billion monthly active users as of January 2024. These user...

YOUTUBE NEWS

Google launches AI agent within Search ads in India, expands Gemini-powered ad tools

July 10, 2026 10:45 am

The rollout comes as Google, one of the most dominant players in the digital ad industry besides Meta, bets on AI agents to power advertising.

YouTube videos, ‘digital gossip’ no basis for PIL against college, says Madras High Court

July 06, 2026 2:41 pm

The Madras High Court tossed out a PIL against a local engineering college, ruling that public interest (PIL) cases cannot be built on "digital gossip" and unverified YouTube videos.

YouTuber arrested for harassing girls, women on two-wheelers, posting clips without consent

June 28, 2026 8:44 am

During questioning, the accused allegedly told police that he created such videos to increase his social media following, generate viral content, and earn revenue through monetisation on Facebook and YouTube.

YouTube rolls out new Shorts features including Clear Screen mode, faster playback

June 27, 2026 9:28 am

The latest YouTube Shorts update introduces a cleaner interface, faster playback, new engagement options and refined recommendation controls, with the features rolling out gradually to users. 

Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to children

June 24, 2026 12:05 pm

YouTube has reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit alleging its platform harmed a teenager’s mental health, while Meta, Snap and TikTok remain set to face trial next month over claims that social media addiction contributed to the youth mental health crisis.

MrBeast becomes first YouTuber to hit 500 mn subscribers, gets a custom Play Button

June 14, 2026 12:04 pm

MrBeast first joined YouTube in 2012 at the age of 13. During his early years, he experimented with gaming content, reaction videos, and commentary on YouTube trends.

Tech updates (June 12, 2026): ASUS Chromebooks, YouTube-ICC T20 Women’s World Cup tie-up, more

June 12, 2026 6:23 pm

From Xiaomi launching its FX Mini LED TV series and ASUS expanding its Chromebook lineup to TECNO unveiling the POVA 8 smartphone, here are the key announcements of the day.

YouTube brings back private messaging with age verification and invite-only chats

June 13, 2026 8:56 am

The video platform is rolling out a revamped messaging feature that lets users share videos and chat without leaving the app, seven years after discontinuing its original direct messaging system.

‘Teachers are going to hate it’: How social media apps hooked teens at school

June 08, 2026 10:49 am

Leading technology companies have long partnered with parent-teacher associations to burnish their reputations and promote internet safety.

YouTube Premium vs Premium Lite: A look at what each plan offers

June 06, 2026 9:02 am

YouTube offers two subscription tiers in India, Premium and Premium Lite. They differ significantly in terms of features, music benefits, and overall value. 

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