Celebrating its 20th anniversary, YouTube is valued between $475 billion and $550 billion, making it a major player on the global stage, specifically being ranked around No. 16 among the world's largest companies. After Google's acquisition in 2006 for $1.65 billion, YouTube has evolved into the second most visited site, surpassed only by Google. However, ongoing antitrust cases against Google pose risks to YouTube's status within the Alphabet portfolio as regulatory scrutiny increases, with a critical decision anticipated by August that could affect its ownership.
YouTube is now the No. 2 most visited website in the world, behind Google, and has become a significant asset for Alphabet.
Analysts estimate YouTube's standalone value at between $475 billion and $550 billion, placing it among the biggest companies worldwide.
The first video on YouTube, 'Me at the Zoo', set the stage for explosive growth, eventually leading to Google's acquisition for $1.65 billion.
Amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny, YouTube's future within Alphabet remains uncertain as the DOJ pushes for divestiture of assets like YouTube.
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