🎬 Netflix vs. YouTube: The Ultimate Chill-Off 🍿

Move over, boxing—this is the real showdown for your couch time! In May 2025, streaming hit a record high—44.8% of all U.S. TV viewing, officially overtaking broadcast (20.1%) and cable (24.1%) combined.

And speaking of streamers:

• YouTube (main + YouTube TV) claimed a massive 12.5% of total TV watching

• Netflix trailed as the top subscription streamer with 7.9% share

That adds up to roughly 20.4% of U.S. TV time just for these two platforms—one-fifth of all viewing hours spent in the Netflix–YouTube realm.

Why this matters:

• Every fifth minute spent in front of the big screen is spent either scrolling through meme compilations or binging the latest hit series.

• In the streaming arena, Netflix still feeds our long-form addiction, while YouTube snacks its way into every spare moment—cat videos, Shorts, live events, and beyond.

• With nearly half of all TV time now streamed, it’s clear the remote is living its best life.

So next time your couch cries mercy from late-night scrolling, just remember: you’re not just binge-watching—you’re part of the 20% club. 📺