YouTube News and Updates
YouTube evolves quickly — new features, algorithm updates, and policy changes can shift your strategy overnight.
Staying current is the key to keeping your content competitive. vidIQ monitors every major update and breaks down what it means for creators. Here you’ll find timely news and clear explanations so you can adapt your channel with confidence.

Dec 5, 2020
6 min read
YouTube's Monetization Update: FAQ's for Creators
If YouTube runs ads on non-monetized channels, how will creators be affected? In this FAQ, we answer that question an...

Nov 26, 2020
2 min read
YouTube's Terms of Service Update: What it Means for Creators
YouTube's new Terms of Service allows it to place ads on videos published by unmonetized channels - without offering ...

Nov 20, 2020
5 min read
YouTube Will Run Ads On Some Unmonetized Channels, But Those Creators Won't B...
YouTube has announced it's going to place ads on some unmonetized channels - but it will keep 100% of the revenue share.

Jul 23, 2020
10 min read
Coronavirus: The Impact on YouTube and YouTubers
Coronavirus is affecting everyone and everything across the globe right now, including YouTube. Let's take a look at ...

Jul 23, 2020
3 min read
YouTube Bans Comments on Videos Featuring Kids: What That Means for Family Ch...
YouTube have just announced that they're going to ban comments on most videos featuring children. What does that mean...

Jul 6, 2020
3 min read
Over 100 Million People Are Now Watching YouTube via TV
YouTube has released some interesting stats around viewer behavior, including how we're consuming video content, and ...

Jun 19, 2020
6 min read
Black Lives Matter: How the YouTube Community is Amplifying Black Voices
As a pioneer in online video, YouTube is supporting #BlackLivesMatter both as a brand, and as a platform for Black cr...

Apr 5, 2020
5 min read
VidCon 2019: 10 Creator Track Sessions You Need to Attend
VidConUS kicks off on the 10th of July 2019! We bring you 10 of the best panels and workshops for the Creator Track t...

Apr 1, 2020
5 min read
YouTube Creators: Expect Delays to Monetization Requests [Coronavirus News]
YouTube is responding to the current health crisis with new guidelines around application reviews to its Partner Prog...

Mar 24, 2020
5 min read
Google Stadia: Why YouTubers and Gamers Should Start Getting Ready For it Rig...
Is Google Stadia the Future of Video Gaming? Possibly - and that's why YouTubers should start thinking about creating...

Mar 24, 2020
4 min read
YouTube Children’s Content Creators Face New Woes from KIDS Act
After the impact of COPPA, YouTube creators who publish content for children face new limitations from the proposed K...

Mar 24, 2020
5 min read
PewDiePie Vs T Series: 15 Numbers That Tell The Story
It’s been quite a rollercoaster race on YouTube between PewDiePie and T Series over the past few months. Let’s take a...

Mar 24, 2020
3 min read
T Series is Now the Most Subscribed To YouTube Channel Ever
It is now finally official and undisputed. T Series is the most subscribed to channel on YouTube and this is exactly ...