YouTube

Contains adsIn-app purchases
3.9
166M reviews
10B+
Downloads
Content rating
Teen
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About this 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
Updated on
Oct 3, 2025
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Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 9 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted
Independent security review

Ratings and reviews

3.9
155M reviews
Kenny
August 8, 2025
All credit to the content creators, but the app itself is a horrible buggy mess. Some videos are literally unplayable and there have been several instances where I'd have to restart my entire phone to get YouTube off of my screen. There's also an insane cesspool of ads. The app's pumped with more ads than ever. Update: Ads increased yet again, including trying to force you to click on them by removing the "x" button in several previous locations. Use your computer, and use an adblocker.
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Trent D
April 25, 2025
I've always loved YouTube and all of the content available. Lately, though, the number of ads has gotten ridiculous. Especially when I skip and ad, the video starts back up, and then another ad pops up within seconds. I just checked, an ad every eight minutes. When I'm watching an hour+ gameplay video, it's a bit much. Another ad just popped up two minutes after the previous one! Dropped from two to one stars due to this. I'd say every 15 minutes is reasonable, but after two!?! Come on now.
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RJVS GAIM28
May 10, 2025
Ugh, YouTube ads are the worst, seriously. So many are just disturbing or straight-up inappropriate. And don't even get me started on having to wait two weeks to change a username. That's way too long, it's such a hassle. They should really make that easier. I just want to update my channel without jumping through hoops. It's a small thing, but it's annoying. Hopefully, they'll change it someday, always saying bunch of errors and stuff and unbelievable
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For new features, look for in-product education & notifications sharing the feature and how to use it!