Updates From YouTube

#MetGala2026 is here! See the world’s biggest stars unveil their looks on the historic Met steps live on @voguemagazine's YouTube channel, or simply search “2026 Met Gala” on YouTube to keep up with every look and interview.

live from the met gala. don't miss a look ➔ yt.be/metgala

April was an absolutely massive month for live streaming on @youtube, from @NASA's Artemis II mission 🚀 (which accumulated over 79M viewers) to the iconic stages of @coachella 🎡 None of this scale would be possible without our infrastructure and engineering teams. For years, we've built technology to deliver a consistent, high-quality live stream experience to our viewers around the world, no matter what device they are on. To make the live streaming experience even better, last month, we launched Gifts on horizontal live streams (in addition to vertical) and in more global markets, dual-format streaming, and ad-holding during peak moments. YouTube has become the lens through which we experience the world’s biggest cultural moments (and beyond) in real-time.

On the YouTube Red Carpet during our kickoff reception for White House Correspondents’ weekend, Matthew and Stephanie Patrick talked to the creators and journalists shaping the future of storytelling. From breaking news to cultural commentary, the creator economy is redefining how we connect and stay informed. ⤵️

YouTube CEO @nealmohan was named one of @THR’s “AI 25,” highlighting the visionaries shaping the future of Hollywood. At YouTube we believe AI isn't replacing human creativity — it’s democratizing it. By removing barriers, creators can focus on what actually matters: creating.

April showers bring more than just flowers. Here’s a look at our @youtube updates over the past month: 🚀Joined 79M global viewers for @NASA’s historic Artemis II mission broadcast. 🎡Live streamed two epic weekends of #Coachella. 🌟Celebrated News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations for @johnnywharris and @jorgeramosnews. 🏛️Connected with @youtubecreators at the White House Easter Egg Roll and @whca weekend. ⚙️Expanded likeness detection to the entertainment industry and introduced new ways for @youtubecreators to earn on livestreams. Plus, rolled out our Shorts timer across Europe, made Picture-in-Picture available globally for our YouTube users and launched customizable multiview on @youtubetv. 🥳@nealmohan hit the #TIME100 and YouTube was also named a TIME Industry Leader in Entertainment.

celebrating International #JazzDay with sounds that span the globe 🎷 tune in and join the celebration → yt.be/jazzday

“YouTube TV handles all the processing for the multiview feature on the server side. That lets the service deliver a multiview streaming experience without the need for any specialized hardware in a customer’s home.” x.com/Variety/status…

Earlier this week, we launched customizable multiview for @YouTubeTV. Whether you’re on our main YouTube TV plan or one of our 10+ genre packages, you can now build your ultimate screen with any content in your subscription, including NFL Sunday Ticket. See what viewers are saying about the update: 🧵

YouTube was named to @TIME’s list of the #TIME100 Companies Industry Leaders in Entertainment. 🥳See the full list ↓ time.com/article/2026/0…

Here are a few @youtube highlights from today’s Q1 earnings call: 🎧Q1 saw the largest quarterly spike in the total number of non-trial YouTube Music and Premium subscribers since YouTube Premium launched in June 2018. 📺U.S. viewers watch more than 200 million hours of YouTube on TV screens every day. 🎥We reached a new milestone of 10 million+ channels posting Shorts daily as of March 2026.

Our picture-in-picture feature, which lets you shrink videos into a small, draggable window, is rolling out globally to all our users on long-form, non-music content. ⤵️

At the #ETAwards 2025, Gunjan Soni, Country Managing Director, @YouTubeIndia, accepts the Global Indian of the Year Award on behalf of Neal Mohan, CEO, @youtube. Watch the awards ceremony live here : youtube.com/live/FRXSFkEww… @DeloitteIndia

In a fireside chat with @kinigra at the #POSSIBLE2026 marketing event, YouTube’s Mary Ellen Coe explored how @youtubecreators have evolved into full-scale media companies with millions of fans leaned in for their authentic storytelling. The data reinforces this shift in consumer trust: 🗣️75% of viewers agree that YouTube creators are the most authentic voices in media. 🛍️YouTube is the #1 most trusted platform for creator content regarding products or services that people want to buy.

Learn more ↓ goo.gle/4t8G8vg

Watching YouTube Shorts on your @Google TV is getting easier. 📺This summer, U.S. viewers will be able to see YouTube Shorts on a dedicated "Short videos for you" row on their home page.