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
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Controversial Relationship Advice YouTuber Kevin Samuels Has Died — What Happened?
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YouTuber Tré Melvin Is Still Alive and Well, Despite What You May Have Heard
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Randy Savage Tillim, the YouTuber and the Presenter of Savage Garage, Has Passed Away
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YouTube Star Lil Bo Weep Is Dead at 22, and Fans Are Shocked at the News
News of Lil Bo Weep's death is spreading on social media, but many people want to know what the YouTube star's cause of death actually was.
MrBeast’s Philanthropy Is Actually a Genius YouTube Marketing Plan
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When Will Disney Be Back on Youtube TV – and What About ESPN, ABC, and FX?
There was a major financial dispute between Disney and YouTube TV recently. They were incapable of coming to a timely agreement – so what's the update?
Days After Leaving Twitch for YouTube, Ludwig Has Been Suspended from the Site
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No, MrBeast's 'Squid Game' Is Not the Highest Trending Video of 2021 — Here's What Is
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YouTube Officially Revealed Its U.S. Top 10 Creators of 2021 — Take a Look!
As 2021 draws to a close, it's time for YouTube to release its end-of-the-year statistics, including the top 10 creators of 2021. Let's take a look!
MrBeast Once Had a Horrifying Brush With Death — Here’s How He Escaped
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Eamon & Bec Have Grown Their Combined Net Worth By Chronicling Their Van Life
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YouTuber Ca'Shawn "Cookie" Sims Has Gone Missing After Revealing She Was Abused by Family
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The Best Halloween Playlists to Jam Out to on Spotify and YouTube This Spooky Season
From pop to hip-hop to rock music, we rounded up some of the best and scariest Halloween music playlists and mixes to listen to this Halloween season.
YouTube Star and Makeup Artist Mel Thompson Has Died
Mel Thompson, a YouTube star and makeup artist, has died at the age of 35. Details on what her husband has shared about her tragic passing.
Shane Dawson Has Yet to Return to YouTube, Despite Announcing His Intent To
Shane Dawson last posted a YouTube video on June 26, 2020, and has been largely absent from the video sharing website for more than a year. What is he doing now?
The Dude Perfect YouTube Channel Rakes in a Substantial Income Every Year
Dude Perfect is one of the most popular channels on YouTube, and now fans want to know much money the team behind the channel makes every year.
YouTuber Bashurverse Is Dead, and Many Fans Want to Know What Happened to Him
YouTuber Bashurverse recently died as a result of complications related to COVID-19, and many fans want to know exactly what happened to him.
YouTuber Jordan Cheyenne Is Facing Criticism After Asking Her Crying Son to Pose for a Thumbnail
What did Jordan Cheyenne do? Some are criticizing the influencer for asking her nine-year-old son to pose for a YouTube thumbnail while crying.
YouTube Mom Makes Crying Son Pose for Video After He Learned Their Dog Was Sick
Jordan Cheyenne deleted her YouTube account after saying she was disgusted with the fact that she made her crying son pose for a video thumbnail.
YouTuber David Dobrik Can Finally Leave the United States — Here's Why!
David Dobrik recently announced a new travel series detailing why he previously couldn't leave the United States. What to know about this citizenship.
The 'DWTS' Season 30 Cast Includes a 'Bachelor' and a Controversial YouTuber
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YouTuber CallMeCarson Is Returning to Twitch Following Allegations of Grooming Underage Fans
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People Are Trolling Fans Who Want to See YouTuber Ranboo's Face
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Crushing on Ben Azelart? The YouTuber Appears to Be Single
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Austin McBroom Is Being Sued For Withholding Pay from YouTube Vs. TikTok Fighters
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YouTuber Evettexo Recently Explained Why She's Fallen out With BeautyyBird
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YouTuber Danielle Cohn Denies That She Was Born in 2006 (Again)
What is Danielle Cohn's real age? The YouTuber denies her dad's claims that she was born in 2006 — and says that she has proof. Details.
BTS' "Butter" Just Shattered a YouTube Views Record and It's Mind-Boggling
BTS' "Butter" managed to hit a tremendous YouTube views milestone with their song, "Butter." Here's how many views the song got in one hour.
YouTuber Madilyn Bailey Impresses 'AGT' Judges With Original Song Inspired by Internet Trolls
Here is everything you need to know about YouTuber Madilyn Bailey, who impressed 'AGT' judges with her original song inspired by hate comments.
Did YouTuber Coryxkenshin Really Just Throw 10 Million Followers in the Trash?
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Tati Westbrook Returned to YouTube and She Discussed Her Ongoing Legal Drama
Tati Westbrook returned to YouTube in June of 2021 after more than a year offline. She opened up about her ongoing litigation and her her separation.
YouTuber and Rapper CJ So Cool Is a Proud Dad of Six Children
How many kids does CJ So Cool have? The YouTuber and rapper is known to have twins, but he actually has more children. Details inside.
Why Did the Internet Turn Against YouTuber David Dobrik?
YouTube star David Dobrik has had a pattern of problematic behavior. Here's why he was canceled for only a few months before coming back.
Ludwig Came Extremely Close to Ending His Two-Year YouTube Uploading Streak
Ludwig was banned from YouTube in June 2021. The Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and all-round social media sensation announced the sad news recently.
Did YouTube Gamer Jschlatt Actually Get Arrested? His Latest Post Has Fans Talking
Did YouTuber Jschlatt get arrested? The gamer is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to his social media accounts, and one post has fans talking.
Tanner Fox Pulled out of YouTubers vs. TikTokers Boxing Match Against Ryland Storms
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Here Are the YouTube and TikTok Stars Who Participated in the Pay-Per-View Brawl
See the YouTube vs. TikTok boxing list for ‘Social Gloves: Battle of the Platforms,’ a pay-per-view boxing event from LiveXLive that aired June 13, 2021.
Here's Who Won the Much-Hyped TikTok vs. YouTuber Fight, in Case You Missed it
After an intense night of duking it out, here are the final results from. the TikTok v.s YouTube fight — the Battle of the Platforms.
LiveXLive — the Concert Streaming Platform — Will Stream the TikToker vs. YouTuber Fight
Wondering how to watch the TikToker vs. YouTuber fight? Tuning into the event is easier than you may think. Here is our foolproof guide.
It Looks Like Danny Duncan Is No Longer Participating in the YouTube vs. TikTok Fight
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Daym Drops Met His Wife Years Before He Became a Top YouTube Food Reviewer
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Dawson Day and Zoe LaVerne Plan on Starting a Family YouTube Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
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Did Blippi Go MIA? The Kids YouTuber Was Seemingly Replaced by Another Actor
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Who's the Most Popular Roblox YouTuber? AlbertsStuff Wears the Crown
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Who Is Jeremy, the Crazily Prolific 'Roblox' YouTuber?
YouTuber Jeremy is massively popular in the world of YouTube when it comes to 'Minecraft' and 'Roblox.’ Here's what you should know about his content.
RaccoonEggs Disappeared From YouTube Over a Year Ago — What Happened?
What happened to RaccoonEggs? The YouTuber seemingly vanished under mysterious circumstances. Is he going to post more content in the future?
Gabbie Hanna Has Sparked Another Round of Drama After Criticizing YouTubers
Gabbie Hanna has become one of the most controversial people in the YouTube community in recent years, but why do people hate her so much?
Fashion and Beauty YouTuber Safiya Nygaard Is Dealing With Pregnancy Rumors
Fashion and Beauty YouTuber Safiya Nygaard is dealing with fan speculation that she's pregnant, but where did the rumor star, and is she actually?
Gabbie Hanna Calls out Fellow YouTuber for Critiques of Her Poetry
On Twitter and Instagram, Gabbie Hanna claims Rachel Oates "bullied" and "harassed" her over her poetry books, of which she has two.
Where Is Fortnite YouTuber Joogie? Fans Are Getting Concerned
Joogie is known for being a faceless Fortnite player who posts himself playing the game on YouTube. In his latest video, he claims that the popular game sent him to the hospital and he might need to get brain surgery.
YouTuber ZHC Will Replace James Charles as the Host of 'Instant Influencer' Season 2
YouTube recently announced that 'Instant Influencer' would be taking a new direction without James Charles. Who will host the YouTube Original now?
Jake Paul Has Been Accused of Sexual Assault by YouTuber Justine Paradise
A YouTuber named Justine Paradise has accused social media star Jake Paul of sexual assault, describing the alleged assault in a 20-minute video.
YouTubers Cyrus and Christina Announce They've Split: "We Broke Up"
Why did Cyrus and Christina break up? The YouTube couple released a new video, which detailed their reason for the split. Here's what they said.
YouTube Couple Carmen and Corey Shared Their Pregnancy Loss
Carmen and Corey announced that they were expecting, and they teased sharing a due date. They've since announced their pregnancy loss. Details.
YouTube Will Soon Test a Plan to Hide Video Dislike Counts from Viewers
YouTube is looking into hiding the dislike count from users on the platform, but is the company considering removing the 'dislike' button completely?
If Your Play Bar on YouTube Is Yellow All of a Sudden, Here's Why
If you were watching a YouTube video and wondered why the play bar mysteriously turned yellow in color, it's probably a glitch caused by ads.
YouTuber Rachel Ballinger Came Out as Gay Months After Her Breakup with Matt
YouTube personality Rachel Ballinger and boyfriend Matt did break up in the fall of 2020 after eight years of dating. She's since come out as gay.
James Charles Exits YouTube Series ‘Instant Influencer’ After TikTok Grooming Accusations
Was James Charles fired from YouTube series ‘Instant Influencer’? His exit from the hosting gig comes after he was accused of grooming on TikTok.
YouTuber Danny Duncan Might Be Making Almost $10,000 a Day
YouTuber and entrepreneur Danny Duncan has been making videos for years. He has over five million subscribers, but what's his net worth?
Noah Cyrus Has the Best Response to YouTube Star Tana Mongeau's Drama-Filled Claims
Get all of the details on YouTube star Tana Mongeau's video detailing drama with Noah Cyrus and her ex-boyfriend Lil Xan — read more
Are YouTubers Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau Married After Just Announcing Their Engagement? The Internet Is Freaking Out!
Did Jake Paul just get married? What you need to know about his whirlwind romance with fiancée and fellow YouTuber Tana Mongeau.
Tana Mongeau's Exes: A Timeline of the YouTuber's Love Life
Tana Mongeau's exes include actress Bella Thorne and her rumored fiancé, Jake Paul
Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau Are Having the Most YouTuber Wedding Ever
Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau are really getting married — and here is everything you need to know about their wedding taking place on July 28.
How Tana Mongeau Monetizes Her YouTube Channel, Show, and Marriage
How does Tana Mongeau really make money? Inside the YouTuber's sponsorship deals and how her show foots some of her bills.
Tana Mongeau's Meteoric Rise on YouTube Is Still Baffling to a Lot of Us
How did Tana Mongeau get famous? The YouTube personality is best known for marrying Jake Paul and creating TanaCon — but why did people follow her in the first place?
YouTuber Kahlen Barry Calls Out Tana Mongeau's Previous Racist Behavior
After working with Tana Mongeau on her collab channel, Trash, Kahlen Barry calls her out for her racist tweets and use of the N-word.
Is Tana Mongeau's MTV Series for YouTube Canceled?
Was Tana Mongeau fired by MTV? There are reports circulating that the controversial YouTuber was let go by the network for her past insensitive content.
JoJo Siwa Isn't the Only One in Her Family With an Impressive YouTube Following
Does JoJo Siwa have siblings? She does, actually! Meet her brother, who is a popular YouTube vlogger — just not quite as popular as JoJo.
Charli D’Amelio Is Very Much Alive, Despite a Creepy YouTube Death Hoax
Did Charli D’Amelio die? A YouTube channel called 2021 Vision predicted the TikTok star would die on Friday, March 12. But she is alive and well.
YouTubers Zoella Sugg and Alfie Deyes Are Taking the Next Step in Their Relationship
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YouTube Rolls out Its TikTok Competitor: YouTube Shorts
YouTube just introduced the beta version of its own short-form content, Shorts. What is YouTube Shorts and how to make one in-app.
Can the 2021 Vision YouTube Channel Actually Predict the Future? We're Spooked
The 2021 Vision YouTube account is predicting the deaths of celebrities in 2021, and we can’t help but worry the predictions will come true.
YouTuber Markiplier Once Had a Tumor the Size of a Fist Removed From His Body
YouTuber Markiplier recalled the moment doctors found a large tumor on his adrenal gland while treating appendicitis.
Markiplier Fans Want to Know — Where Does the YouTuber Actually Live?
The YouTuber doesn't talk much about where he lives, but we've got the inside scoop on where Markiplier lives and films his popular videos.
Why Is YouTuber Markiplier in the Hospital? He Shared Several Health Updates
Why Is Markiplier in the hospital? The popular YouTuber shared that he was hospitalized following intense pain. Details on what happened.
Markiplier's YouTube Channel Has Been Taken Over by Lunky, but Who Is That?
Lunky was just introduced to Markiplier's channel a few months ago, but he's already killed Lixian. Who is the stick figure villain?
Nikita Dragun's Brother Has Yet to Make an Appearance on Her YouTube Channel
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Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie Announces He's "Taking a Break"
Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie announces that he is leaving YouTube. Here's why the popular gamer decided he was "taking a break" in 2020.
Controversial YouTube Star PewDiePie's Videos Have Been Banned in India
Find out why popular Swedish Youtube star PewDiePie aka Felix Kjellberg's videos have been banned in India, plus, more details on his lawsuit with T-Series
PewDiePie's Wife Marzia Stabs Her Toe While on Vacation With YouTuber
While on a vacation in Japan, PewDiePie's wife Marzia Kjellberg suffered a serious injury after dropping a knife on her toe. Details!
PewDiePie Is Back on YouTube — and He Hasn't Changed a Bit
Controversial YouTuber PewDiePie has made his return after his month-long hiatus from YouTube with a new video, and he hasn't changed one bit.
YouTuber PewDiePie and His Wife Primarily Split Their Time Between Two Countries
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Did YouTube Stars Cody Orlove and Zoe LaVerne Tie the Knot?
YouTube star Cody Orlove uploaded a video to his channel where he appears to marry girlfriend, Zoe LaVerne. So, did the two actually tie the knot?
What Disease Does YouTuber MrBeast Have?
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YouTuber MrBeast Reached 30 Million Subscribers With a Little Help From His Friends
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'Unexpected' Star McKayla Adkins Reveals She's Attracted to People Not Gender in New YouTube Video
Does 'Unexpected' star McKayla Adkins have a new boyfriend? The mother of two opens up about her sexuality in a YouTube video.
BTS Fans Suspect That YouTube Has Deleted the Band's Video Views
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Blackpink Has Surpassed BTS in YouTube Views on Almost All Recent Videos
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People Speak out About Suicide After YouTuber Logan Paul's Controversial Video
People are sharing personal stories about suicide in light of Logan Paul's controversial video in Japan's "suicide forest."
Logan Paul Admits His YouTube Career Is "Definitely Going Downhill"
Logan Paul sat down for a perplexing interview in which he claimed he's the fastest Youtuber on the planet. But is he also going broke?
Logan Paul Revealed the Verdict of His KSI Fight Appeal in New YouTube Video
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OMG! Popular YouTuber Emma Chamberlain Sports a Baby Bump in Her Latest Video
Is Emma Chamberlain, 18, pregnant? The YouTube star’s latest video has the influencer sporting a large baby bump.
Emma Chamberlain Is Imperfectly Perfect, and That’s Why She’s a YouTube Star
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Rumor Has It That YouTube Star Emma Chamberlain May Have a New Boo
Who is Emma Chamberlain dating? After reportedly dating fellow YouTuber Ethan Dolan, and later, TikTok star Aaron Hull, fans think she's moved on.
YouTuber Ethan Dolan Confirms He's No Longer Single — Who Is He Dating?
Who is Ethan Dolan's girlfriend? The popular YouTuber finally confirmed that he is no longer single. Find out who captured the influencer's heart.
The Dolan Twins Said They Feel "Trapped" With Their YouTube Channel
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YouTube Star Jake Paul Has Turned His Neighborhood Into A 'War Zone'
Social media star Jake Paul is apparently an obnoxious menace to his West Hollywood neighbors.
