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-YouTube is a global video-sharing platform where users can upload, watch, share, and interact with videos. It is one of the most widely used websites in the world and a major hub for entertainment, education, and digital content creation.
+'''YouTube''' is a global video-sharing platform where users can upload, watch, share, and interact with videos. It is one of the most widely used websites in the world and a major hub for entertainment, education, and digital content creation.
 Overview
 YouTube was launched in 2005 and later acquired by Google in 2006. It allows individuals, creators, and organizations to publish video content accessible to a global audience.
 Features
 YouTube offers a wide range of features, including:
-Video uploads and streaming across various categories
+=== Content ===
 The platform hosts diverse types of content, such as:
-Entertainment and vlogs
+=== Creators and influence ===
+YouTube has created a new generation of digital creators and influencers. Popular personalities like MrBeast and PewDiePie have gained global fame through the platform.
-Music videos and performances
+=== Monetization ===
 Creators can earn money through:
-Advertising revenue
+=== Impact ===
+=== Conclusion ===
 YouTube is a leading digital platform that continues to shape online video culture. Its combination of accessibility, creativity, and global reach makes it a central part of modern internet life.

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San Bruno, California | country = United States | area_served = Worldwide (except censorship of YouTu..."

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{{Infobox website
| name = YouTube
| logo = Youtube logo.png
| logo_caption = Logo used since February 2025
| logo_alt =
| screenshot_size = 280px
| caption = YouTube search results, May 2025
| company_type = [[Subsidiary]]
| type = [[Online video platform]], [[social media platform]]
| founded = {{start date and age|2005|2|14}}
| location = 901 Cherry Avenue<br />[[San Bruno, California]]
| country = United States
| area_served = Worldwide (except [[censorship of YouTube|blocked countries]])
| owner = [[Alphabet Inc.]]
| founder = {{ubl|[[Chad Hurley]]|[[Jawed Karim]]|[[Steve Chen]]}}
| key_people = {{ubl|[[Neal Mohan]] (CEO)|Chad Hurley (advisor)}}
| industry = {{ubl|[[Internet]]|[[Video hosting service]]}}
| products = {{ubl|[[YouTube Kids]]|[[YouTube Music]]|[[YouTube Premium]]|[[YouTube Shorts]]|[[YouTube TV]]}}
| revenue = {{increase}} {{USD|31.5}}{{nbsp}}billion (2023)<ref>{{cite web |last=Weprin |first=Alex |date=February 1, 2022 |title=YouTube Ad Revenue Tops $8.6B, Beating Netflix in the Quarter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/youtube-ad-revenue-tops-8-6b-beating-netflix-in-the-quarter-1235085391/|access-date=June 11, 2022|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608081933/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/youtube-ad-revenue-tops-8-6b-beating-netflix-in-the-quarter-1235085391/|url-status=live }}</ref>
| parent = [[Google LLC]] (2006–present)
| url = {{URL|https://youtube.com/}}
| ipv6 = Yes
| content_license = Uploader holds copyright (standard license); [[Creative Commons]] can be selected.
| programming_language = [[Python (programming language)|Python]] (core/API),<ref>{{cite web |last1=Claburn |first1=Thomas |title=Google's Grumpy code makes Python Go |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/01/05/googles_grumpy_makes_python_go/ |website=The Register |access-date=September 16, 2017 |language=en |date=January 5, 2017 |archive-date=December 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214142433/https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/01/05/googles_grumpy_makes_python_go/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[C (programming language)|C]] (through [[CPython]]), [[C++]], [[Java (programming language)|Java]] (through [[Google Guice|Guice]] platform),<ref>{{cite web|title=Guice Deuce |url=https://googlecode.blogspot.no/2009/05/guice-deuce.html |website=Official Google Code Blog|first=Jesse |last=Wilson|archive-date=March 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326225735/http://googlecode.blogspot.no/2009/05/guice-deuce.html |url-status=live|date=May 19, 2009 |access-date=March 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://highscalability.com/blog/2008/3/12/youtube-architecture.html |title=YouTube Architecture |publisher=High Scalability|archive-date=October 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004091618/http://highscalability.com/blog/2008/3/12/youtube-architecture.html|url-status=dead|access-date=October 13, 2014}}</ref> [[Go (programming language)|Go]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Golang Vitess: a database wrapper written in Go as used by Youtube |website=[[GitHub]] |url=https://github.com/youtube/vitess |date=October 23, 2018 |access-date=September 16, 2017 |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130213332/https://github.com/youtube/vitess |url-status=live }}</ref> [[JavaScript]] (UI)
| advertising = [[Google AdSense]]
| registration = {{Collapsible list
| titlestyle = font-weight:normal; text-align:left; background-color:transparent; color: inherit;
| title = Optional
| Not required to watch most videos; required for certain tasks such as uploading videos, viewing flagged (18+) videos, creating playlists, liking or disliking videos, and posting comments
}}
| users = {{decrease}} 2.7{{nbsp}}billion [[Monthly active user|MAU]] (January 2024)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Belle |date=May 18, 2023 |title=Top Social Media Statistics And Trends Of 2023 – Forbes Advisor |url=https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/social-media-statistics/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614094637/http://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/social-media-statistics/ |archive-date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=June 15, 2023 |website=Forbes}}</ref>
| launched = {{start date and age|2005|04|23}}
| current_status = Active
}}
YouTube is a global video-sharing platform where users can upload, watch, share, and interact with videos. It is one of the most widely used websites in the world and a major hub for entertainment, education, and digital content creation.
Overview
YouTube was launched in 2005 and later acquired by Google in 2006. It allows individuals, creators, and organizations to publish video content accessible to a global audience.
Features
YouTube offers a wide range of features, including:

Video uploads and streaming across various categories

Channels for content creators to build audiences

Subscriptions to follow favorite creators

Comments and likes for interaction

Live streaming for real-time engagement

YouTube Shorts, short-form vertical videos

Content
The platform hosts diverse types of content, such as:

Entertainment and vlogs

Educational tutorials and lectures

Music videos and performances

Gaming and live streams

News and documentaries

Creators and influence
YouTube has created a new generation of digital creators and influencers. Popular personalities like MrBeast and PewDiePie have gained global fame through the platform.
Monetization
Creators can earn money through:

Advertising revenue

Channel memberships and subscriptions

Sponsorships and brand deals

Merchandise sales

Impact
YouTube has transformed how people consume media by making video content accessible on demand. It has also become a powerful tool for education, marketing, and communication worldwide.
Conclusion
YouTube is a leading digital platform that continues to shape online video culture. Its combination of accessibility, creativity, and global reach makes it a central part of modern internet life.

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