YouTube Terms

Algorithm: A set of rules that YouTube uses to recommend videos to users.

Avatar: The small picture that represents your YouTube channel.

Ad (or Advertisement): A commercial video played before, during, or after another video.

B-roll: Supplemental footage used to complement the main footage (A-roll) in a video.

Browse: To explore and watch videos on YouTube.

Buffering: A temporary pause in playback while the video loads.

Channel: A profile on YouTube where creators upload videos.

Comment: A message left by a viewer on a video.

Caption: Text displayed on the screen that corresponds to the spoken audio in a video.

Dislike: A button viewers can click to express disapproval of a video.

Description: The text below a video that provides details and links.

Direct Stream: Broadcasting live video in real-time.

End Screen: Elements that appear at the end of a video, typically linking to other content.

Embed: To insert a YouTube video into another website.

Engagement: The level of interaction viewers have with a video (likes, comments, shares).

Favorite: A video saved to a user's "Watch Later" list.

Featured Channel: A channel prominently displayed on the YouTube homepage.

Footer: Links and information displayed at the bottom of the YouTube interface.

Gaming: A popular genre of YouTube content focused on video games.

Hashtag: A searchable keyword used to categorize videos.

HD (High Definition): A video resolution offering higher quality than standard definition.

Impression: A time when a video's thumbnail appears on a user's screen.

Influencer: A YouTuber with a large following who can promote products or brands.

Intro: The opening sequence of a YouTube video.

Join (Channel): To subscribe to a channel and receive notifications for new videos.

Keywords: Words or phrases used to search for videos on YouTube.

Let's Play: A video genre where someone records themselves playing a video game.

Live Chat: A chat window where viewers can interact with the creator during a live stream.

Like: A button viewers can click to express approval of a video.

Livestream: Broadcasting live video in real-time.

Livestream Chat: A chat window where viewers can interact with the creator during a live stream.

Monetization: Earning revenue from YouTube through ads or sponsorships.

Montage: A video that edits together clips from various sources.

Music Video: A short film with music as a central element.

Notification: An alert informing you of a new video from a subscribed channel, comment, or message.

Official Artist Channel: A verified channel for a musician or band.

Outro: The closing sequence of a YouTube video.

Overlay: Text, graphics, or other elements displayed on top of the video.

Playlist: A collection of videos grouped by theme or genre.

Premiere: The first public showing of a new video on YouTube.

Private Video: A video only accessible to people with the link.

Q&A (Question and Answer): A video format where a creator answers questions from viewers.

Recommended Videos: Videos suggested by YouTube based on your watch history.

Reply: Responding to a comment left by another viewer.

Resolution: The number of pixels displayed horizontally and vertically, impacting video quality.

Shorts: Short-form videos similar to TikTok, up to 60 seconds long.

Sponsored Video: A video where a creator promotes a product or service for a brand.

Subscriber: A viewer who has chosen to follow a channel and receive updates for new videos.

Thumbnail: The preview image for a video displayed in search results and playlists.

Title: The name of a YouTube video.

Topic Channel: A channel curated by YouTube that focuses on a specific topic.

Upload: To add a video to your YouTube channel.

User: Someone with a YouTube account.

Unsubscribe: To stop receiving updates from a channel