NEW YORK, June 21 — When it comes to streaming, YouTube is still tops. The video platform is the global leader, ahead of Instagram and Netflix. Whether on dedicated streaming platforms or social networks, one thing’s for sure: short-form video is popular and can generate the big bucks, according to a study by Omdia.
YouTube continues to reign supreme in the world of video streaming. “With over 2.7 billion active users in 2024, YouTube remains the top choice for video content, offering a diverse range of videos that cater to all interests and age groups,” said Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director at Omdia, at a conference in Toledo, Spain, according to Variety.
Free vs paid models “YouTube is always the winner everywhere in the world, even in the Middle East,” she said. “I was there a month ago. Saudi Arabia is the country that consumes more YouTube videos per capita.
” Following YouTube, Instagram is now the second most popular video platform in the USA, overtaking TikTok. Globally, not taking China into account, Instagram has also overtaken TikTok, with 1.5 billion users in 2022, while TikTok reached one billion users, again without counting China, which accounts for an additional 1.
3 billion users. According to Omdia data, Instagram Video is ahead of Netflix in Mexico, Brazil, Spain, South Korea, Japan and the USA. The Meta platform’s short format also comes out ahead of TikTok in the UK, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Brazil and the USA.
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