Expanding ways to share on YouTube

Our community loves to share videos with their friends and family, and we want them to be able to do it in one place. Today, we’re starting to expand our in-app video sharing and messaging feature to the U.S. and other global locations so more users 18 and older can connect over their favorite videos directly on YouTube.

Whether it’s a new music video, a helpful tutorial, or a funny Short, this update will give users a new way to share right where they’re watching. Simply click the new messaging icon directly within the YouTube app to send an invite to share videos and react in real-time.

This update builds on the positive user response we’ve seen in the countries where it’s already live. As with all features on YouTube, our Community Guidelines apply to all shared content and messages.

We’re excited for user feedback in new markets and look forward to expanding even further soon.