YouTube Celebrates Two Decades of Digital Evolution

April 23, 2025, 9:20 am

YouTube marks its 20th anniversary by reflecting on its humble beginnings with its very first video and the growth into a media powerhouse. The milestone is celebrated with nostalgic nods and looks at its transformative journey over the past two decades.

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cnbc.com / YouTube turns 20 and is on track to be the biggest media company by revenue

Twenty years since launching, YouTube would likely be worth as much as $550 billion as a stand-alone business, according to analysts at MoffettNathanson.

cnet.com / YouTube's First Video Is 20 Years Old: How Things Have Changed

Did you know elephants have long trunks? The first YouTube video delivers that little-known bit of animal knowledge -- and after that, things really got going.

theverge.com / 20 years ago, the first videos uploaded to YouTube were short and sweet

Two decades ago, YouTube wasn’t about the elaborate long-form content pumped out by creators like MrBeast. There wasn’t any fancy lighting, sound effects, or jump cuts. The platform’s first video, “Me at the Zoo,” was uploaded to YouTube on April 23rd, 2005. It’s a mere 19 seconds...

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