Live since 2006, Youku merged with Tudou in 2012 and joined Alibaba’s entertainment arm in 2016; its Hong Kong drama and classic catalogue runs deep.
Within this atlas it appears in 1 market: China.
Key facts
- Developer
- 阿里巴巴
- Launched
- 2006
- Platforms
- iOS · Android · TV · Web
- Category
- Video
- Official website
- www.youku.com
Where it is used
1
Frequently asked questions
5 Q&AWhat is Youku?
Youku is a video app developed by 阿里巴巴 and launched in 2006. One of China’s earliest video sites. Live since 2006, Youku merged with Tudou in 2012 and joined Alibaba’s entertainment arm in 2016; its Hong Kong drama and classic catalogue runs deep.
Who develops Youku?
阿里巴巴. The product launched in 2006 and runs on iOS · Android · TV · Web.
In which countries is Youku popular?
Within this atlas it appears in 1 market: China.
What is the official website of Youku?
The official site is https://www.youku.com.
What kind of app is Youku?
It belongs to the video category, alongside 56 other apps in this index.
Sources
Updated 2026-11-12- DataReportal — Digital 2026
- ITU — Statistics
- Official product sites
Cite this page
World Sites & Apps. “What is Youku? Developer, launch year and countries”. 2026. https://abcvv.com/a/youku.html