If you have downloaded YouTube before using your current Apple ID, you can often download the "last compatible version" directly from Apple: on your older iPhone or iPad. Tap your Profile Icon in the top-right corner. Go to "Purchased" (or "My Purchases"). Search for "YouTube" in the list of apps. Tap the Cloud Icon next to it.
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