YouTube
youtube.comEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload and share with the world.
Media & Entertainmentvideo-sharingstreamingcontent-creationsocial-videouser-generated-contententertainment
About
YouTube is a global video-sharing platform where users can watch, upload, and share videos across virtually every topic and genre. It supports creators through monetization tools and offers viewers both free ad-supported content and a paid subscription tier. Owned by Google LLC, it is one of the largest media platforms in the world.
Problem
People want a single place to watch, share, and discover video content from creators around the world.
For
general consumers and content creators
How it works
Users upload videos to the platform, which are then hosted and made discoverable to viewers worldwide via search and algorithmic recommendations.
Business model
freemium
Status
launched
Company
Google LLC