YouTube 21.38.130 for Android

YouTube 21.38.130 for Android is the latest build of Google's video app listed on this page, and the proper way to download it is from Google Play. Below you will find short, direct answers to the questions people usually have before installing or updating it.

What is YouTube for Android?

It is the phone and tablet client for YouTube, the video-sharing platform that launched in February 2005 and is now owned by Google. The app covers the full service: a home feed of recommendations, subscriptions, search, comments, live broadcasts and short vertical clips. Signed-in users can also upload videos straight from the phone's camera roll, trim them and add a title and description before publishing. Because it all sits in one app, a person who only watches and a person who runs a channel use exactly the same download, and the experience follows the account from phone to TV to computer. For many people it is the default way to watch video on a phone, which is why it usually comes preinstalled on Android devices.

Which version is current?

The version listed here is 21.38.130, dated September 2026. Google Play rolls out updates gradually, so your phone might receive the next build a few days before or after someone else's. The file size is about 194.55 MB according to catalogue data; the actual download from Google Play may differ.

How do I install or update it?

1. Open Google Play and search for YouTube.
2. Check that the developer is shown as Google.
3. Tap Install, or Update if the app is already on your phone.
4. Open it and sign in with your Google account, or keep browsing without one.

If YouTube is preinstalled and you cannot remove it, you can still update it the same way.

What does my phone need?

Google Play decides compatibility for you: if your device is supported, you see the Install button; if not, the listing says so. Leave some free storage, since the app keeps a cache and offline downloads take extra space.

Is YouTube free?

Yes. The app is freeware and watching is funded by ads. Google also offers a paid subscription without ads, but it is entirely optional.

Is it safe?

The Google Play version is. Modified APKs that promise no ads or extra features come from unknown developers, may break with the next server change and can carry malware. They also risk getting your account flagged. Stick to the official store listing or youtube.com.

What are the pros and cons?

• Pro: one app for watching, uploading and live streams.
• Pro: works well on modest phones with adjustable quality.
• Con: ads on the free tier.
• Con: some extras are reserved for paying subscribers.

Are there alternatives?

For videos you already have on the phone, MX Player or VLC media player do the job without an account. For editing your own clips before posting, InShot Video Editor, YouCut and VN Video Editor are all in the same category.