YouTube

YouTube sits in the video players category on Google Play, where it is maintained by Google LLC.

YouTube carries a 3.8 star average across 171,566,230 ratings, with over 10 billion installs recorded on Google Play. Reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading recent feedback before installing.

How it compares

Its 3.84 rating sits below the 4.34 median for the 200 video players apps we index, placing it in the top 81% of the category by score. By install count it ranks 1 of 200 in this category.

Track record

YouTube has been on Google Play for roughly 16 years, which makes it one of the more established titles among the video players apps we index (median 3.7 years). It is still receiving updates, which is a better sign of a maintained product than either figure on its own.

What changed in Varies with device

The developer's notes for this release cover new content.

Actively maintained

The most recent update landed on Sep 5, 2026, within the last month. YouTube is under active development.

Requirements

• Version: Varies with device
• Requires: Varies with device
• Download size: Varies with device
• Content rating: Teen

Cost

The download is free. Inside the app, YouTube offers in-app purchases and displays advertising.

Suitability

Google Play rates this app Teen. Parents choosing video players titles for younger players should factor that in.

More from Google LLC

We track 48 other titles from this developer: Google Authenticator, Google Photos, Google Translate, Google’s Find Hub, Files by Google.