ytimg.com operates primarily as a CDN & edge service, focusing on youtube content delivery. ytimg.com is the primary infrastructure domain used by YouTube to serve static assets including video thumbnails, channel banners, and user avatars. It is a critical component of the Google-operated CDN that ensures low-latency media loading for YouTube's global interface. It is operated by Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc..
ytimg.com
Trusted High Traffic Tranco #72
Related Topics
cdnyoutube infrastructureimage hostingcontent delivery
Highly Established
ytimg.com is a well-established platform operated by Google LLC. Top 1,000 global website, 18 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website18 years old
Security Considerations
While ytimg.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
ytimg.com allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
User-Generated Content
ytimg.com hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=ytimg.com
{
"domain": "ytimg.com",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "cdn_edge",
"specialization": "YouTube Content Delivery"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Dedicated content delivery network for YouTube visual media",
"summary": "ytimg.com is the primary infrastructure domain used by YouTube to serve static assets including video thumbnails, channel banners, and user avatars. It is a critical component of the Google-operated CDN that ensures low-latency media loading for YouTube's global interface.",
"operator": "Google LLC",
"parent_entity": "Alphabet Inc.",
"topics": [
"cdn",
"youtube infrastructure",
"image hosting",
"content delivery"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2007-12-11T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 72,
"hosting_provider": null
}
}