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YouTube is reintroducing private in-app messaging to US users 18 and older.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix The feature requires users to already be connected on another messaging platform.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix YouTube first launched private messaging in 2017 and discontinued it in 2019.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix YouTube killed its Stories feature in 2023.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix Testing of the new messaging tool began in November 2025.sourcedStory receiptsSuggest fix Whether the feature will include group chats, media sharing beyond video links, or other expanded capabilities in future rollouts.developingStory receiptsSuggest fix The exact list of 'other global regions' receiving the feature beyond the US.sketchyStory receiptsSuggest fix