YouTube is reintroducing in-app private messaging for users aged 18 and older, expanding the feature to the US and other global regions after testing it last year.
The feature is currently limited to select markets
Jun 11, 2026
05:42 pm
What's the storyYouTube is bringing back its private messaging feature, allowing users to share videos and chat within the app.
The new capability, which has been in testing for months, aims to make video discussions easier while keeping conversations limited to known contacts.
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You have to invite people to chat via other platforms, however.
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Para utilizar esta nueva herramienta, los usuarios deberán verificar su edad.
