YouTube

Video for watching, searching, and sharing

YouTube is a video streaming and publishing app for people who want one place to watch clips, follow channels, find new subjects, and share their own videos. It suits casual viewers, regular subscribers, and creators who publish from an Android phone. The app is developed by Google LLC and listed in the Video Players & Editors category.

A broad library with personal discovery

You can search across a large range of videos, browse recommendations, and keep track of channels through subscriptions. Playback includes options such as resolution selection and captions, helping users adjust viewing to their screen, connection, or accessibility needs. The home feed is shaped by viewing activity, so the selection changes as interests develop.

Tools for creators and communities

YouTube also supports publishing from mobile devices. Users can record, edit, upload, or start live broadcasts, while channel pages provide a place for audiences to return. Comments, live chat, posts, and other channel interactions connect viewers with creators. Some channels may also offer memberships, and YouTube Premium provides paid viewing benefits such as ad-free playback and background play.

Scale and user rating

The app has recorded 10,000,000,000+ installs and has received 168,613,771 ratings. Its current average rating is 3.887391. That scale makes it a practical choice when you need access to widely published video content, but the experience can feel busy as viewing, short-form clips, subscriptions, live content, and creator features share the same app.