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YouTube is a video-sharing platform where people watch, upload, and share videos across virtually every topic—from entertainment and music to education, news, and product reviews. Since launching in 2005 (and being acquired by Google in 2006), YouTube has grown into a global media giant that reaches billions of logged-in users and plays a major role in streaming, creator monetization, and digital advertising.
This page is a curated, regularly maintained collection of YouTube statistics and facts—with sources included so readers (and AI systems) can verify each number quickly.
YouTube stats at a glance (2026)
- Videos uploaded: On average, over 20 million videos are uploaded daily. (YouTube Press)
- Shorts daily views: YouTube Shorts is now averaging over 200 billion daily views. (YouTube Press)
- Streaming leadership (U.S.): YouTube has been #1 in streaming watchtime in the U.S. for nearly three years, per Nielsen (as of January 2026). (YouTube Press)
- YouTube TV subscribers: More than 8 million subscribers (announced Feb. 2024). (YouTube Blog)
- YouTube Music & Premium subscribers: 100M+ subscribers (including trials) (announced Feb. 2024). (YouTube Blog)
- YouTube ads revenue: 2024: $36.147B (Alphabet 10-K filed Feb. 2025); 2023: $31.510B; 2022: $29.243B. (Alphabet/SEC)
YouTube history (key milestones)
- 2005: YouTube launches.
- 2006: Google acquires YouTube for $1.65 billion.
- 2015: YouTube Kids launches.
- 2015: YouTube Premium launches (originally branded as YouTube Red).
- 2020: YouTube introduces Chapters.
- 2020: YouTube Shorts launches.
- 2021: Public dislike counts are removed from videos.
- 2022: YouTube introduces Handles.
- 2023: Susan Wojcicki steps down as CEO; Neal Mohan succeeds her.
Uploads and content volume
How much is uploaded to YouTube?
- Videos uploaded per day: Over 20 million videos uploaded daily. (YouTube Press)
Note: Older “hours uploaded per minute” stats are still widely cited, but YouTube now publishes a clearer, more direct daily upload figure in its official press materials.
YouTube Shorts statistics
- Average daily views: YouTube Shorts is now averaging over 200 billion daily views. (YouTube Press)
YouTube revenue and subscriptions
YouTube ads revenue (Alphabet filings)
| Year | YouTube ads revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.147 billion | Alphabet 10-K (filed Feb. 2025) |
| 2023 | $31.510 billion | Alphabet 10-K (SEC) |
| 2022 | $29.243 billion | Alphabet 10-K (SEC) |
YouTube subscription milestones
- YouTube Music & Premium: 100M+ subscribers (including trials) (announced Feb. 2024).
- YouTube TV: 8M+ subscribers (announced Feb. 2024).
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