Celebrating Two Decades of Video Innovation

YouTube is marking its 20th anniversary with a stunning array of statistics and a sneak peek at new features set to transform the user experience this year.

A Look Back at YouTube's Impact

Since the first-ever video 'Me at the Zoo' was uploaded on April 23, 2005, YouTube has exploded, amassing over 20 trillion video uploads, including music videos, Shorts, and podcasts. Amazingly, users upload more than 20 million videos daily!

Mind-Blowing Stats You Didn’t Know!

In 2024 alone, YouTube users averaged over 100 million comments on videos every single day, and creators engaged with about 10 million viewer hearts daily! Additionally, last year, over 3.5 billion likes were given to videos each day. Plus, over 300 music videos have now crossed the billion-view milestone!

Exciting New Features Coming Soon!

As part of its birthday celebration, YouTube is rolling out some game-changing features. Premium subscribers can enjoy up to 4x playback speed on mobile, enhancing their viewing flexibility. Plus, YouTube TV is introducing a customizable Multiview option, initially featuring select popular channels with plans to expand rapidly.

Redesigning the TV Experience!

Expect a fresh TV viewing experience hitting screens this summer! Improvements will include easier navigation, enhanced playback options, and direct access to comments and channel information, all designed to elevate user engagement.

What’s New in the Player?

The redesigned player features neatly organized controls under the seek bar, consolidating the channel, description, and Subscribe buttons to the left, with play/pause and next buttons in the center. Video details appear prominently in the top-left corner, closely resembling the mobile fullscreen experience.

Voice Replies and More!

Creators will soon have the ability to respond to comments with voice messages, adding a personal touch to interactions later this year.

Join the Celebration!

YouTube is rolling out a special birthday logo alongside select videos that will feature charming birthday-themed animations. Want a nostalgic throwback? Just type 'bday' anywhere on the watch page for a delightful surprise! Plus, don’t miss out on the 48-hour birthday-themed Zen channel on YouTube TV.