Youtube Fact Sheet
Youtube Fact Sheet
Youtube Fact Sheet
Age Rating in
the App Store:
13+
YOUTUBE Age rating according to app provider
YouTube is free video sharing website and application that is owned by Google. The platform allows
its users to upload, create and watch other users videos. With over 1 billion users it is one of the
most popular platforms on the internet.
Anybody can access videos on YouTube, but in order to upload a video the user must create their
own YouTube account. If a user sees inappropriate content they can ‘flag’ or report it if it violates
YouTube’s community guidelines. Many popular types of videos on YouTube are music videos,
‘how to videos’ and gaming videos.
YouTube Red is a monthly subscription service that removes How do I block another user on YouTube?
advertisements from all videos on the platform. Users can
Login to your YouTube account.
also restrict the videos so that they’re more limited with no
Click on the name of the user you want to
‘suggested’ videos that often occur after a video has been
block. This will take you to their profile.
viewed.
Click the three dots on the top right of their profile
In the drop down menu, you will be given the
More often than not the suggested videos are not suitable
option to ‘Block User’.
for younger people. This platform is especially ideal for
teenagers. Videos can also be downloaded and watched
at any time without an internet connection. This function is How do I report another user on YouTube?
fantastic for family trips in cars and airplanes. Login to your YouTube account.
Click on the name of the user you want to
Privacy Settings on YouTube report. This will take you to their profile.
Click ‘About’ on their profile, the hit the
Public Anyone is able to search and view the flag button.
users videos. In the drop down menu, select the option that
Private Only people the user allows can search for best suits your issue.
and watch their videos.
Unlisted Only people that the user sends the link to
can view their videos.
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