YouTube

YouTube is the world's most popular video website, with more than one billion mobile views per day and over two billion users worldwide.

YouTube's story began in early 2005 when three former employees from PayPal realized how difficult it was to find video files from important events online. They spent the next few months building a website that would let people upload their videos, and one of its cofounders uploaded the first video, titled "Me at the Zoo," in April of 2005. A mere six months later, YouTube had grown tremendously, with more than 25 million videos and tens of thousands of views each day.

Today, YouTube reaches people worldwide, and in some countries, its penetration of the user market is as high as ninety-five percent. Of course, all these people aren't just sharing personal videos with their families and friends. Many people also use the streaming service to advertise products and services or create entertaining videos intended for the general public.

YouTube also serves as an alternative to traditional cable TV. Users can purchase or rent movies and TV shows and watch them on their computer or mobile device. In addition to existing shows, the service even creates an entirely original series, including the first two seasons of the famous Cobra Kai show.

Product Features

The YouTube app includes numerous ways to watch and engage with video content uploaded by other service users.

Users can browse, watch favorite videos, subscribe to creators they enjoy, and add individual videos to private or public watchlists. The YouTube app also has social features. Users can comment on videos and pages, and they can also follow creators through the posts, stories, live streams, and premiere features. Parents of children who enjoy YouTube can check out family mode or the separate YouTube Kids app, which has adult and controversial content removed.

Like many video player apps, YouTube has options for free and paid accounts. YouTube premium removes advertisements and allows users to watch videos on their mobile devices while other apps are running or lock screens. While the free app does not remove any significant features, it is ad-supported and will not allow users to do either of these things. Users in some countries can also sign up for memberships of specific channels they follow, earning special perks with the creators they enjoy the most.

Content creators benefit from the app's video creation and upload features, making it easier than ever to provide videos to their fans while on a mobile device. The app even offers live streaming capabilities for unmatched engagement.

The Bottom Line

YouTube is the premier destination for video entertainment of all varieties. The YouTube app connects them all from streaming fans to families who want to share videos of their lives with their loved ones. The app also makes it easy to engage with other site users through member profiles, chat, and other features.

Content creators might wonder whether an app version of YouTube can empower them to reach their viewers and the website. The answer lies in the app's ability to enable easier