The Early Days of YouTube
YouTube was founded in 2005 by three former PayPal employees. The first logo was created by co-founder Steve Chen.
- The initial logo featured a stylized red rectangle with the word 'Tube' in white text.
The 2011 Redesign
In 2011, YouTube introduced a new logo, which is still recognizable today.
- The logo features a red rectangle with a white play button.