Short Video Platforms Market is estimated to be valued at USD 53.48 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 106.22 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 53.48 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
10.30%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 106.22 Bn
The market represents a fast-evolving digital entertainment ecosystem. These platforms host and distribute brief video content, ranging from 15 seconds to several minutes, becoming a dominant force in the social media landscape. The popularity of smartphones, coupled with improved internet connectivity, has greatly added to the growth of this market segment. Short video platforms have become a powerful tool for brand marketing, influencer commerce, educational content delivery, and social interaction. The market includes many different platform types, including standalone short-form video applications and integrated features within existing social media networks.
Market Dynamics
The high adoption of smartphones and improved mobile internet infrastructure have created wide accessibility to internet, helping users easily create, share, and consume short-form video content. The preference for visual storytelling, especially in younger demographics, has added to platform adoption rates, while the democratization of content creation tools has allowed millions of users to become content creators. Additionally, the increasing integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for personalized content recommendations has significantly enhanced user engagement and retention rates. However, the market will need to face intensifying regulatory scrutiny regarding data privacy, content moderation challenges, and concerns over digital addiction and mental health impacts.
Geopolitical tensions have also caused platform bans in some regions, creating market fragmentation and adoption barriers. Furthermore, the saturation of established markets and the substantial investment requirements for content creator monetization programs pose financial challenges for emerging platforms. Despite these constraints, the market presents substantial opportunities through the expansion into underserved geographical markets, integration with e-commerce platforms for social commerce, and the development of specialized content categories such as educational and professional content. The emergence of virtual and augmented reality technologies, coupled with the growing trend of live streaming integration, offers additional avenues for platform differentiation and revenue generation, while the increasing adoption of short video content by traditional media companies and brands for marketing purposes continues to drive advertising revenue growth.
Key Features of the Study
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global short video platforms market, and provides market size (USD Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global short video platforms market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include ByteDance (TikTok), YouTube Shorts (Google/Alphabet), Instagram Reels (Meta), Snapchat Spotlight, Triller, Kuaishou (Kwai), MX TakaTak, Moj, Byte, Likee, Roposo, Dubsmash, Chingari, Firework, and DramaBox
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global short video platforms market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global short video platforms market
Market Segmentation
Platform Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
Mobile First Apps
Web Based
Smart TV Apps
Monetization Model Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
Advertising Based
Subscription Based
Transactional
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Key Players Insights
ByteDance (TikTok)
YouTube Shorts (Google/Alphabet)
Instagram Reels (Meta)
Snapchat Spotlight
Triller
Kuaishou (Kwai)
MX TakaTak
Moj
Byte
Likee
Roposo
Dubsmash
Chingari
Firework
DramaBox
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Short Video Platforms Market, By Platform Type
Global Short Video Platforms Market, By Monetization Model
Global Short Video Platforms Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Short Video Platforms Market, By Platform Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Mobile First Apps
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Web Based
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Smart TV Apps
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Short Video Platforms Market, By Monetization Model, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Advertising Based
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Subscription Based
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Transactional
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Short Video Platforms Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)