Who Invented YouTube?

August 31, 2022 • Zachary Amos

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In 2005, a small startup called YouTube emerged and was the brainchild of three friends who wanted to create a video-sharing platform. Their goal was to create a site where anyone could upload videos and share them with the world.

YouTube was popular for people who wanted to share personal videos with friends and family. But over time, it has evolved into something much more than that. Today, YouTube is the world’s most popular video platform, with billions of users watching billions of hours of content every day. Let’s take a look at the history and evolution of this amazing platform!

The History of YouTube

The inventors of YouTube — Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim — were all inspired by the way people were using the internet to share content. They wanted to create a platform where anyone could upload videos and share them with the world. They believed that video was a powerful form of communication that could bring people together and inspire change.

The first video ever uploaded to YouTube was titled “Me at the zoo,” which featured Karim at the San Diego Zoo. In 2006, YouTube became a part of Google and has continued to grow in popularity.

YouTube has had a number of important milestones over the years:

Since then, YouTube has continued to grow in popularity and expand its capabilities. In 2016, YouTube enabled live streaming from the mobile app. The following year, YouTube launched a new paid subscription service called YouTube TV to replace YouTube Red.

In 2018, YouTube added a “Stories” feature, similar to Instagram’s, and a “Premieres” feature, which let creators share a landing page for an upcoming video to generate hype.

YouTube Today

YouTube sees an average of 1.7 billion monthly users who watch almost 700,000 hours of video every minute. In the United States alone, 81% of adults use YouTube.

People who make their careers on YouTube are “YouTube stars” or simply “YouTubers.” These are people who have built a large following on YouTube by creating content that is interesting and engaging.

There are a number of different types of YouTube stars. Some create comedy sketches, others make vlogs (video blogs) and some create educational videos. By joining the YouTube Partner Program, creators can monetize their content, and many YouTubers create videos full-time.

One of the most successful YouTube stars is PewDiePie. He is a Swedish gamer who has over 111 million subscribers on his channel. Other popular YouTubers and channels include MrBeast and Dude Perfect.

YouTube in the Next Few Years

YouTube will continue to grow as a platform for creators and viewers alike. By 2025, it’s estimated that there will be 2,854.14 million users on the site, an increase from 2,436.91 million users in 2022.

YouTube will also continue its trend of live streaming. This includes streaming live news broadcasts, as well as live sports games. With these additions, YouTube is looking to continue catching up to streaming giant, Netflix. In 2019, Netflix had a 31% share of connected-TV viewing, while YouTube was had 21%, with no signs of slowing down.

The YouTube Partner Program is also an appealing career option for kids and teens, with three-quarters of the age group dreaming of future jobs as YouTubers.

The Future of YouTube

So, what does the future hold for YouTube? Only time will tell. However, one thing is for sure: YouTube is here to stay, and it is only going to continue to grow in popularity.

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