YouTube as a Source for ChatGPT
YouTube links appear in ChatGPT responses for tutorial and review queries. Video titles and descriptions serve as the primary citation surface.
Why ChatGPT cites YouTube
YouTube appears as an LLM source primarily through video titles, descriptions, and transcripts. For how-to queries and product reviews, YouTube links get cited alongside traditional text sources. Perplexity in particular surfaces YouTube videos prominently in its search results.
The largest video platform. LLMs reference YouTube for tutorials, reviews, and educational content via metadata and transcripts.
Last seen: 2026-01-11
YouTube across other AI models
Other social sources tracked
linkedin.com
The professional social network. LLMs cite LinkedIn for company profiles, professional bios, and industry discussions.
x.com
Real-time social platform. Grok has native access; other LLMs cite X posts for trending topics, opinions, and announcements.
Frequently asked questions
Does ChatGPT recommend YouTube videos?
Yes. ChatGPT cites YouTube videos for how-to queries and product reviews, especially when browsing mode is active. It references video titles, channel names, and descriptions.