YouTube

Google LLC

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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

Ratings and reviews

After a recent update, I can no longer close the YouTube window completely and still have the audio play in the background. YouTube will still show that it is present in the background when I pull the draw down screen. But there is no play, pause, skip, or go back buttons available. Not being able to have full access to my screen while completing other tasks while listening to music or a podcast is just annoying.

YouTube was great until the latest update. Since then the videos will take a long time to load, and the shorts are black with no sound. But you can see the progress bar moving, some videos will load right away but will do the same thing. I have tried closing the app completely clearing it then reopening it. I've also tried restarting my phone nothing has helped. Please fix this bug so I can see my videos again.

Auto rotate doesn't seem to work properly anymore. Yes, my auto rotate is enabled. Rotate seems to only work when you initially start a video. If you pause it and go back later, it won't rotate anymore. Googled info and tried a couple of things, but has not fixed it. Seems to temporarily work when you turn off phone and start again, but doesn't permanently fix it. Frustrating.

What's new

For new features, look for in-product education & notifications sharing the feature and how to use it!