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YouTube has finally brought back its DMs feature, but only in these countries

Nearly seven years after YouTube killed the feature, the platform is finally re-launching it in a handful of countries.

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neowin.netStai leggendo19 h fa

YouTube has finally brought back its DMs feature, but only in these countries

YouTube relaunched direct messaging after 7 years (shutdown 2019), now available in 39 countries for 18+ verified users on mobile. The move signals platform lock-in strategy: YouTube owns creator-audience workflows, keeping monetizable interactions within its ecosystem and reducing external channel dependency.

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mashable.com23 h fa

YouTube brings back DMs after 6 years without them

Google relaunches Direct Messages on YouTube after 6 years, requiring age-verified 18+ accounts. Aligns the platform with TikTok/Instagram/Threads addressing a top feature request, but expands moderation and Community Guidelines enforcement surface.

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newsbytesapp.com21 h fa

YouTube reintroduces direct messaging after 6 years

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.

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lifehacker.com18 h fa

Even YouTube Has DMs Now

YouTube is making it easy for people to share videos with each other by introducing direct messages. Here's how it works.

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theverge.com23 h fa

YouTube is introducing DMs (again)

YouTube reintroduces private messaging with age verification and third-party-link invites, expanding globally to users 18+ after testing since November. The shift from public Stories toward one-to-one conversations signals YouTube's strategy to deepen creator-audience lock-in and messaging revenue, competing directly with Discord and Telegram.

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Timeline cronologica

giovedì 11 giugno 2026·theverge.com
YouTube is introducing DMs (again)
You have to invite people to chat via other platforms, however.
giovedì 11 giugno 2026·mashable.com
YouTube brings back DMs after 6 years without them
You'll spy a new messaging icon on YouTube.
giovedì 11 giugno 2026·newsbytesapp.com
YouTube reintroduces direct messaging after 6 years
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.
giovedì 11 giugno 2026·neowin.net
YouTube has finally brought back its DMs feature, but only in these countries
Nearly seven years after YouTube killed the feature, the platform is finally re-launching it in a handful of countries.
giovedì 11 giugno 2026·lifehacker.com
Even YouTube Has DMs Now
YouTube is making it easy for people to share videos with each other by introducing direct messages. Here's how it works.