YouTube
The video-sharing and social media platform YouTube was created by Steven Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawid Karim in 2015, and is now the second most visited website on the internet.
With over 1 billion monthly users, YouTube was bought by Google in 2006 for $1.65 billion. Since its purchase, YouTube has expanded to include paid content, mobile apps, and network television collaborations. YouTube's services include YouTube Go, YouTube Kids, YouTube Premium, YouTube Shorts, and YouTube TV.
In 2020, YouTube had $19.8 billion in revenue.
Creators: Steven Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawid Karim
Launched: February 14, 2005
Most Popular YouTube videos of all time (by views):
- "Baby Shark Dance" — 9.4 billion views
- "Despacito" — Luis Fonsi — 7.56 billion views
- "Johny Johny Yes Papa" — LooLoo Kids — 5.76 billion views
- "Shape of You" — Ed Sheeran — 5.47 billion views
- "See You Again" — Wiz Khalifa — 5.28 billion views
- "Bath Song" — Cocomelon — 4.54 billion views
- "Learning Colors – Colorful Eggs on a Farm — Miroshka TV — 4.51 billion views
- "Masha and the Bear" — Get Movies — 4.46 billion views
- "Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson — 4.31 billion views
- "Phonics Song with Two Words" — ChuChu TV — 4.2 billion views
- Jeffree Star ($200M)
- Ryan Kaji ($50M)
- Dude Perfect ($50M)
- PewDiePie ($40M)
- Markiplier ($35M)
- Ninja / Tyler Blevins ($25M)
- VanossGaming ($25M)
- James Charles ($22M)
- Nastya ($20M)
- Preston Arsement ($20M)
Is YouTube music free?
YouTube music is free. However, if listeners want to go ad-free or download music to listen offline, they will need to subscribe to YouTube Premium.
Latest YouTube News and Updates
Why Does YouTube Say "Video Unavailable"? Common Reasons and How to Fix Them
What does it mean if YouTube suddenly tells you a video is unavailable?
What Happened to Unspeakable? Rumors Swirl About the Popular YouTuber
"RIP Unspeakable."
YouTuber Ethan Klein Claims to Have Received Human Skulls in the Mail
"There's something that I've never talked about publicly, but around the same time, we received two human skulls in the mail at our home."
What Happened to VTuber Gawr Gura? "Thank You for Letting Me Be Your Little Shark"
"I'm feeling optimistic."
YouTube Thumbnails Have Gotten Ridiculously Large, and People Are Not Happy
Users miss the days when they could see more than three videos in a row.
Vlogger Erik Conover Sparked Engagement Rumors Before He Was Charged for Attempted Murder
Erik sent social media abuzz when a woman flashed a diamond ring on his Instagram months before his March 2025 arrest.
What Happened to Jim Davis MTG? YouTuber Reveals Painful Recovery and Support Plan
Jim Davis MTG started to post less content toward the end of March 2025 that left his followers concerned for his health.
Why Did Beta Squad End? Reddit Theories, Cryptic Posts, and an Unexpected Return
The Beta Squad made a surprising return in March 2025, but why did they take a break in the first place?
Here's Where Former Kidfluencer Piper Rockelle's Mom Tiffany Smith Is Now
The allegations against Tiffany are disturbing, and Netflix decided to blow the lid wide open.
Piper Rockelle and Her Ex-Boyfriend, Lev Cameron, Remain in Contact After Public Breakup
Piper and Lev, also known as "Liper," dated from 2020 until 2024.
YouTube Comedy Group Dormtainment Among the OG Influencers — Where Are They Now?
Most of the original Dormtainment members are still working together years after the group gained traction in the 2010s.
Naomi King Issues Disturbing Sexual Assault Allegations Against BookTuber Daniel Greene
"If I disappear, you know who did it."
Why Did 'Chuckle Sandwich' End? The Comedy Podcast’s Surprising Goodbye
Did creative differences or chaos end 'Chuckle Sandwich'? Ted and Schlatt reveal the truth behind the podcast’s shocking farewell.
Did Millie Cheat on Moxxie in 'Helluva Boss'? Season 2 Bombshell Is Hurting Fan Feelings
With Millie's bombshell revelation rattling the fandom, people are wondering: Did she cheat on Moxxie?!
Fans Knew Something Was Up — Here's What Happened to Amber From Rob Squad Reactions
"As much as you guys want as much information and answers as possible, there are things you just can't be privy to."
Gloom Is Back! Why Did the Popular Creator Quit YouTube? Luckily, She Has Explained
Gloom faced a major health scare that made her re-prioritize her life. But she's back, and fans are jubilant.
'Hot Ones' Host Sean Evans's Net Worth Proves He's a Hot One In the Industry
"The future is spicy, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Roddy Rich Receives Backlash After Recovering His Grammy From a Storage Auction YouTuber
"YOU WRONG for how you doin THAT BOY WIT THE GRAMMY."
What Happened to Beau of the Fifth Column? The Shift That’s Keeping the Channel Alive
It has been three months since Beau decided to step back from being the face of his YouTube channel.
"I Married a Monster" — YouTuber Isis Morales Reveals Her Husband's Abuse
"I didn't realize that the person I married was actually going to be my biggest nightmare."
What Happened to 1Stockf30? The 25-Year-Old YouTube Star's Fans Are Mourning His Death
The race car influencer died on Nov. 6, 2024.
15 YouTubers Who Died Too Soon: A List of YouTubers Who Passed Away
Take a look back at influencers Corey La Barrie, Etika, Stevie Ryan, and more.
Why Does YouTube Keep Skipping to the Next Video? Exploring This Annoying Issue
The frustrating glitch is making shuffling through music on YouTube impossible, even for those paying for Premium.
It Isn't Your Eyes Playing Tricks — The YouTube Progress Bar Actually Turns Pink, But Why?
"I thought my eyes went colorblind all of a sudden."
"This Is Not Safe" — Rosanna Pansino Finds Mold in Her MrBeast's Lunchly
MrBeast, KSI, and Logan Paul released the snack line in September 2024.
Yung Filly's Net Worth Allowed Him to Make His $67K Bail Amid Sexual Assault Case
The influencer reportedly makes over $470,000 from YouTube alone.
Nina Agdal and Logan Paul Are Parents! Inside Their Unique Relationship Timeline
Logan Paul and Nina Agdal welcomed their first child together in September 2024.
Songs Pulled from YouTube Over SESAC Content — Here's What That Means
"Who tf is sesac and what have they done to all the music???" one Redditor vented in frustration.
Are Taylor Frankie Paul and Ruby Franke Related? The World Wants to Know
Both have been arrested, albeit for different reasons, and both have divided the internet into people who still love them no matter what, and those who wish they'd go away.
The Dad From FGTeeV Is Not Dead, Despite the Rumors You May Have Heard
The popular YouTube channel has become one of the biggest on the platform.
Why Aspyn Ovard Refuses to Share What Led to Her and Parker Ferris's Divorce
Aspyn filed for divorce from Parker after eight years of marriage and the same day as the birth of their third child.
Aspyn Ovard Could Be Part of the Next Social Media Family Dynasty
Aspyn Ovard’s 2024 divorce shocked the fans. Luckily, she has her siblings on her side to support her.
Gun Rights Activist Paul Harrell Has Passed Away After Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Paul Harrell admitted that he initially thought he had caught the cancer early, but it spread much faster than he had anticipated.
Tana Mongeau's Racist Tweets Revisited After Brooke Schofield's Decade-Old Tweets Resurface
After working with Tana on her collab channel, Trash, Kahlen Barry called her out for her racist tweets and use of the N-word.
YouTube Star Ms. Rachel's Net Worth Is Nothing to Kid About
Ms. Rachel is launching a speak-and-sing plush doll of herself, available in September 2024.
How Much Money Did Blippi Really Make From His Children's YouTube Videos?
There are two Blippis, but what we really want to know is how the OG creator made his millions of dollars.
Jaiden Animations Was Linked to Another Massive YouTuber, but Fans Aren't Convinced
From drawings to her love life, fans want to know everything they can about viral star Jaiden Animations.
SWOOP Is Back on YouTube After Taking Some Time Away
Just two months after announcing she was taking a break, SWOOP is back.
Where Is Michelle Phan Now? The OG Beauty Guru's Spiritual Beliefs Nearly Got Her Canceled
Many makeup girlies today can thank Michelle and her beauty peers for their careers.
Is CoryxKenshin Alive? Death Rumors Have Resurfaced Online
CoryxKenshin hasn't been active on Instagram or YouTube since 2023. Is he OK?
Jimmy Donaldson Started Calling Himself MrBeast For a Pretty Random Reason
MrBeast chose his name almost at random.
YouTuber Dr. Dan Bockmann Has Passed Away, but Was "Living a Much Purer Life" in His Final Days
In his “Last Transmission" video, Dr. Dan Bockmann shared some parting words with his followers as he new death was nearing.
Did Anything Happen to Chandler Hallow From Mr. Beast? Is He Still With MrBeast?
Chandler's latest collaboration with MrBeast was "7 Days Stranded on an Island," released in March 2024."
Comedy Legend Dane Cook and Groundbreaking Entrepreneur David Meltzer Talk 'The Collab' (EXCLUSIVE)
Dane Cook is on the rise as he links with entrepreneur and executive David Meltzer to talk about the power of collaboration.
Viral 12-Year-Old Football Sensation Cody Paul's Life Took an Unexpected Turn
At just 12 years old, Cody Paul was a viral sensation called the “white Reggie Bush” for his football skills.
Logan Paul Isn't Going to Japan — Fans Suspect a Past Controversy Is Still Haunting Him
Logan Paul isn’t just a wrestler. He’s a controversial YouTube vlogger, and one of his past videos is still haunting his career.
The Dolan Twins Quit Social Media in 2021 — What Ever Happened to Them?
A year after losing their father to cancer, the Dolan Twins quit YouTube in 2020.
Before He Was a Streaming Sensation, Dr. Disrespect Had a Real Job
Dr. Disrespect was one of the world’s biggest streaming stars. But before that, he did something entirely different.
Internet Icon Eugene Lee Yang Is Leaving Try Guys to Pursue New Ventures
"Part of this is bittersweet. We're gonna miss working with Eugene. He has been one of the true collaborators of both our lives."
Much of the Original YeahMad Cast Is Gone Only a Year After Going Viral
"Recently, there were conversations regarding the leadership of the channel, and as a result, many of the original team are no longer part of YeahMad."