YouTube
YouTube Summary
YouTube is a ad-supported, with in-app purchases Android app in the Video Players category, developed by Google LLC. First released 15 years ago(Oct 2010), the app has accumulated 20.6B+ total installs and 168.1M ratings with a 3.89★ (average) average rating.
Recent activity: 19.7M installs this week (219.6M over 4 weeks) showing steady growth , and 67.8K new ratings this week (679.9K over 4 weeks) with healthy momentum. View trends →
Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Dec 18, 2025.
Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Dec 19, 2025 (version 1558197696).
3.89★
Ratings: 168.1M
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App Description
Enjoy your favorite videos and channels with the official YouTube app.
Get the official YouTube app on Android phones and tablets. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, create content of your own, share with friends, and watch on any device.
Watch and subscribe
● Browse personal recommendations on Home
● See the latest from your favorite channels in Subscriptions
● Look up videos you’ve watched, liked, and saved for later in Library
Explore different topics, what’s popular, and on the rise (available in select countries)
● Stay up to date on what’s popular in music, gaming, beauty, news, learning and more
● See what’s trending on YouTube and around the world on Explore
● Learn about the coolest Creators, Gamers, and Artists on the Rise (available in select countries)
Connect with the YouTube community
● Keep up with your favorites creators with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams
● Join the conversation with comments and interact with creators and other community members
Create content from your mobile device
● Create or upload your own videos directly in the app
● Engage with your audience in real time with live streaming right from the app
Find the experience that fits you and your family (available in select countries)
● Every family has their own approach to online video. Learn about your options: the YouTube Kids app or a new parent supervised experience on YouTube at youtube.com/myfamily
Support creators you love with channel memberships (available in select countries)
● Join channels that offer paid monthly memberships and support their work
● Get access to exclusive perks from the channel & become part of their members community
● Stand out in comments and live chats with a loyalty badge next to your username
Upgrade to YouTube Premium (available in select countries)
● Watch videos uninterrupted by ads, while using other apps, or when the screen is locked
● Save videos for when you really need them – like when you’re on a plane or commuting
● Get access to YouTube Music Premium as part of your benefits

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