Who runs YouTube?

Google bought the site in November 2006 for US$1.65 billion, since which it operates as one of Google's subsidiaries. YouTube logo since August 29, 2017 Design history of the video player used by YouTube. Who is the owner of YouTube? YouTube is owned by Google, which acquired the platform in November 2006, for $1.65 billion. YouTube is part of Google and adheres to Google's Privacy Policy and principles. Trademarking your YouTube Channel confirms YOUR legal ownership of it and how it is used. Legal ownership means that no one can take it from you, and you won't ever be forced to rebrand. Santa Clara County, California, U.S. Wojcicki was involved in the founding of Google. Wojcicki has previously served as CEO of YouTube from 2014 to 2023. Wojcicki has an estimated net worth of $580 million.