# YouTube Ad Revenue Grows 13% to $11 Billion in Q2

YouTube's advertising revenue rose 13% year-over-year to $11 billion in the second quarter, continuing a healthy growth trend for the platform. The gains underscore YouTube's strong position in the digital ad market despite broader economic uncertainties.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/youtube-q2-2026-ad-sales-alphabet-google-earnings-results-1236818132/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:05:32 +0000