What is YouTube?
YouTube, owned by Google, is the world's largest video-sharing platform, where billions of users watch, share, and create video content daily. Launched in 2005 and acquired by Google in 2006, it has revolutionized how we consume and share video content online.
The platform hosts an incredibly diverse range of content, from educational tutorials and entertainment to news and personal vlogs. YouTube supports various video qualities up to 8K resolution, multiple formats including standard videos, Shorts (short-form content), and live streams. Content creators, known as YouTubers, can monetize their channels through advertisements, memberships, and other revenue streams. With over 2.7 billion monthly active users and more than 500 hours of content uploaded every minute, YouTube has become not just a video platform but a global cultural phenomenon, influencing entertainment, education, and business worldwide.