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YouTube — Official vs Mod claim
Category: Video Editors (Apps section — not mixed with games). This page compares the official YouTube app with common mod claims, in text only. No mod file is hosted or linked.
Official verified facts
| Official title | YouTube |
| Developer | Google LLC |
| Google Play rating | 4.2 stars, 172M reviews shown on the listing |
| Downloads | 10B+ |
| Updated on Play | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Category / rank | Video Players & Editors; #4 top free video players & editors |
| Content rating | Rated for 12+, Parental Guidance Recommended; Users Interact, In-app purchases; Contains ads |
Official description snippet: “Enjoy your favorite videos and channels with the official YouTube app.”
Figures not invented: Version, size, and required Android version were not shown on the official Play listing view checked at publish time, so they are omitted here rather than guessed.
Direct APK Download Free alternative: YouTube free web player
Direct APK note: This button starts the download for the official, signature-verified YouTube 21.42.247 APK (197.36 MB, universal, Android 10+, uploaded Oct 27, 2026). Direct link can expire — Play Store is the permanent official route. No APK file is hosted on ApkVersus.
📱 Scan with your phone
Scan with your phone — Play Store opens directly
This QR encodes: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en_US
What's new
The latest YouTube update note says new features are explained inside the app itself, through in-product guidance and notifications, rather than in a long written changelog.
Description
YouTube is the official app for watching videos, following channels, and sharing what you create. Viewers can browse recommendations, subscribe to channels, save videos to playlists, watch Shorts and live streams, and keep a watch history across devices. Creators can upload videos, go live, and reach an audience from the same app.
Gallery
POfficial screenshots are in the Screenshots section below.dower">
All versions (text only)
- 21.42.247 — Oct 27, 2026 (Direct APK above)
recent YouTube releases also include 21.43.523, 21.42.248, 21.40.161, and 21.39.522; their upload dates were not verified in this check, so they are listed here without dates.
Official vs Mod — Battle Arena
✅ OFFICIAL
Safe • Verified • Official updates • No ban risk
⚠️ MOD
Risk • Malware • Ban • No updates
Official 95 / Mod 32
| Safety | Official wins — verified app | Mod loses — unknown code |
| Updates | Official wins — Play updates | Mod loses — no safe updates |
| Ban Risk | Official wins — no ban risk | Mod loses — account can be banned |
| Support | Official wins — official support | Mod loses — no official support |
Scores shown are the site's existing editorial scores (Official 95 / Mod 32), not new per-app scores.
Official vs Mod claim — text only
| Official | Mod claim (not a download) |
|---|---|
| Verified Google LLC app, official updates | “Ad-free, background play unlocked” — claimed, not verified |
| Subscriptions, history, and account protected | Account can be restricted or lost |
| Features and purchases as listed on Play | “All Premium free” — no verified source |
Download steps — official only
- Open Google Play or YouTube’s official site.
- Check the developer is Google LLC.
- Install from that official listing only.
- Sign in only inside the official app.
Install steps
- Allow installation only from Google Play.
- Review permissions before accepting.
- Keep Play Protect on and allow official updates.
- If an update asks you to sideload a file, stop — that is not the official route.
Mod harms
- Malware or stolen Google logins hidden in modified files.
- Lost subscriptions, history, and channel access.
- No official security updates or support.
- Privacy risk from unknown code and account permissions.
- Fake “Premium” features that stop working or trigger a ban.
FAQ
Is there a YouTube mod download on this site? No. There is no mod file, mod link, or fake download button here.
What is the safest way to get YouTube? Google Play or YouTube’s official site, with developer Google LLC.
Why is the version not listed? It was not shown on the Play listing view checked at publish time, so it is omitted rather than invented.
Is YouTube free? YouTube lists in-app purchases and ads on Play; the free web player is linked above as the free alternative.
Related apps
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Screenshots
Screenshots from the official YouTube Google Play listing.
