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YouTube Captures Record 15.8% of US TV Viewing in August, Nielsen Reports

Alphabet's YouTube secured a record 15.8% of US TV watch-time in August as overall streaming accounted for 49.6% of viewing and post-World Cup linear sports viewing dropped, per Nielsen.

Oct 27, 2026
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Total television usage in the United States slowed in August, declining 4.4% following two months of sustained growth driven by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the monthly report published by a…

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