YouTube Music is a Windows utility that lets you listen to audio tracks on YouTube. It is possible to browse new releases and create custom playlists. There is an option to view lyrics in real time as well. Please note that free accounts have limited capabilities.
Music collection
The main window contains an embedded web browser for navigating through different YouTube sections. Users can view the lists of recommended music videos, playlists, artists and albums. It is necessary to log into the account to access personally tailored content.
There is a customizable audio player. Like in Winamp, you are able to shuffle tracks in the playlist and save favorite songs to the personal library. Buttons for displaying the lyrics and muting the sound are provided as well.
Configuration
Users can set the application to launch on system startup and enable hardware acceleration. The visual appearance of the interface is adjustable.
Playback settings include toggles for showing track progress on the taskbar and skipping disliked songs. Moreover, you are able to set the mini player to always be on top of all other windows. Flexible keyboard shortcuts for navigating to the next or previous song are included.
Features
- free to download and use;
- allows you to play songs from YouTube;
- it is possible to save favorite tracks to the personal library;
- there are customizable keyboard shortcuts for playback control;
- compatible with modern versions of Windows.
YouTube Music is an excellent Spotify alternative. However, one major downside is that it doesn’t have a dedicated desktop app for Windows. Instead, users need to access it via the browser. Yet, there are still a few options to get a full YouTube Music experience on Windows.
Content
- 1. Install YouTube Music as a Progressive Web App (PWA)
- 2. Use an Open-Source App
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Install YouTube Music as a Progressive Web App (PWA)
Most Windows users stream YouTube Music via their preferred web browser. However, using YouTube Music in a regular browser tab next to several tabs could be inconvenient. A better solution would be to transform YouTube Music into a Progressive Web App. You’ll be able to open YouTube Music in a separate window without browser toolbars, get a dedicated desktop icon that you can pin, and have media key support.
You can create a PWA app through Chromium-based browsers, such as Chrome and Microsoft Edge, by following the steps below:
- Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your PC.
- Navigate to the YouTube Music website.
- Click the three-dot icon at the top, select «Apps -> Install YouTube Music.»
- A pop-up window will inform you that YouTube Music can be created as an app and integrated with Windows. Confirm by clicking «Install.»
- Once the site is installed, a few options will appear. These include allowing you to add the app to Windows startup and pinning it to the taskbar or the Start menu. Make your selection and click «Allow.»
- This produces a YouTube Music app that you can use separately by launching it from the Start menu. In the app, you can click the three-dot icon on top to manage additional settings. These include disabling or enabling the browser’s extensions inside the app.
- You can also install the YouTube Music website as an app from Google Chrome. Navigate to the YouTube Music website in the browser, click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select «Install YouTube Music.» At this point, you can install in the same manner as Microsoft Edge.
Good to know: here’s how you can turn any website into a desktop app in Windows.
How to Uninstall the YouTube Music PWA
Uninstalling the YouTube Music Progressive Web App is pretty straightforward. Note that you don’t need to access Control Panel to do so.
- Whether it was installed through Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, right-click the YouTube Music app icon in the Start menu and choose «Uninstall.»
- Alternatively, you can uninstall the app from its own window. If you created the app with Chrome, open it, click the three-dot settings at the top, and choose «Uninstall YouTube Music.»
- If you used Microsoft Edge to do the job, open the app, click the three-dot icon, and select «App Settings.» A new webpage will open. Scroll down and click «Uninstall.»
Tip: finally ready to move away from YouTube? Check out these video streaming alternatives for something a little different.
2. Use an Open-Source App
Another solution that will allow you to use YouTube Music on Windows is to get the YouTube Music desktop app. This is an open-source app that’s based on the Electron engine. Follow these steps to set it up.
- Download the YouTube Music desktop app from its official GitHub repository page. It’s also available for Linux and macOS.
- Once installed, the app will open instantly. Sign in to your Google account if you’d like to, but you can also use it without a Google account.
- As you can see, it’s identical to what we see on the Web. However, in the top bar, you’ll see additional menus, most notably the «Plugins» and «Options» menus.
Features Overview
The YouTube Music Desktop App offers a wide range of features in the form of preinstalled plugins. The most convenient are highlighted below:
- Ad blocker: like blocking ads in your browser, improves usage and gives a better experience if you don’t have a YouTube Music subscription. You can also enable the SponsorBlock plugin for additional blocking.
- Downloader: allows you to easily download music tracks and playlists as MP3 files.
- Lyrics: enables song lyrics view, based on Genius.
- No Google login: allows you to use the whole YouTube Music library without logging in with your Google account. Want to know how to log out of Google on your devices? We show you how.
- Disable video: without a subscription, YT Music will also display the video of the music track you’re playing. You can disable this option from within the app.
- Taskbar media control: lets you control the music through the taskbar by hovering over the YouTube Music icon.
- Different themes: users can change themes or even develop their own if they possess the know-how.
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Use an Alternative: YTMDesktop
If, for whatever reason, you don’t like the YouTube Music App for Windows, you can try an alternative called YTMDesktop. It’s similar in function to the option discussed above but does not offer plugins.
It has an improved user interface and better integration with Windows services, such as Windows Media Services. It also brings Discord and Rainmeter support. However, since this app doesn’t have plugins, you will not be able to download music or block ads. As a result, this option works better if you have a premium subscription.
- Start by downloading the app from its official website and installing it on your device.
- Once you’ve launched the app, sign in to your Google account.
- Head to «Settings» and tweak them to your liking.
- One of YTMDesktop’s coolest features is «Remote Control,» which allows you to pause/play your music on desktop from your Android phone. You’ll have to download the companion app for that.
Tip: want to know how to easily capture a YouTube video screenshot on Windows? Use one of these options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use YouTube Music without a subscription?
Yes. However, you’ll see ads and have limited control over the music. On top of that, you’ll still need to sign in to your Google Account to create playlists and save albums and public playlists.
Can I transfer Spotify playlists and albums to YouTube Music?
Yes, it’s possible, but you’ll need to use an online service or an app to do so. There are various options available to transfer from Spotify to YouTube Music, which we’ve detailed in our dedicated post.
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Mustafa is a tech content writer who’s a geek at heart. His passion lies in writing about technology, especially software-related topics. He’s also interested in digital marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
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Unofficial application to enjoy YouTube Music on the PC
To compete with streaming music services such as Spotify, Apple Music, or TIDAL, Google shut down Google Play Music, a service that was not getting users, and bet everything on YouTube Music. And it looks like the move is going well, as it is the fastest-growing online music platform.
YTMDesktop, an unofficial client for YouTube Music on the PC desktop
YouTube Music Desktop is an unofficial app that makes it easy to play music from Google’s service from your PC desktop. With a clean and simple design, it lets users enjoy the extensive music catalog offered by YouTube Music without having to open a browser, as a standalone app.
To use it, we will have to register as users with our Google account and choose at least five of our favorite artists to get a user experience more tailored to our interests. These are the main features and functions offered:
- Support for PC multimedia control keys.
- Desktop notifications.
- Bar with playback control.
- Background music playback.
- Access to song lyrics.
- Automatic update.
- Miniature player.
- Access to music videos.
In addition, it has the possibility of remote control thanks to the YTMDesktop Remote app, enabling you to control the playback of all songs from your Android.
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YouTube Music Desktop (Repack & Portable) — неофициальный Desktop клиент на платформе Electron (x64) для YouTube Music. Учитывая, что достаточно много людей слушают музыку через YouTube, не удивительно, что Google разработал сервис, предназначенный только для прослушивания музыки и просмотра музыкальных клипов.
YouTube Music Desktop — имеет ряд преимуществ в сравнении с использованием сервиса через браузер.
Основные возможности программы:
- Поддержка мультимедийных клавиш
- Уведомления на рабочем столе
- Управление на Панель задач Windows
- Воспроизведение в фоновом режиме
- Просмотр лирики (текста композиций)
- Пользовательская настройка
- Мультиязычный интерфейс
Особенности репака YouTube Music Desktop:
- Совмещённые в одном дистрибутиве установка программы или распаковка портативной (PAF) версии
- Мультиязычный интерфейс (включая русский)
- Подхватывает и автокопирует пользовательские файлы программы из папки youtube-music-desktop-app
YouTube Music Desktop 1.14.0 (Repack & Portable) — 64,9Mb /актуальная STABLE версия/
YouTube Music Desktop 1.14.2 (Repack & Portable) — 64,9Mb /актуальная BETA версия/
Если в программе при попытке входа в аккаунт получаете сообщение про небезопасное это приложение:
- В Google Chrome (можно в портативном варианте) откройте страницу https://music.youtube.com/ и войдите в аккаунт
- Через меню браузера (три точки) выполните — Открыть в приложении «YouTune Music»
- Не закрывая YouTube Music запустите YouTube Music Desktop и войдите в аккаунт
Системные требования: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (x64 bit only)
GIF-инструкции (образцы) по загрузке с сервисов: «OxyCloud», «Turbobit», «Katfile», «Uploadrar».
ВНИМАНИЕ!!! Все репаки публикуются ТОЛЬКО в zip-архивах (редко в rar и 7z)!
Если вы загрузили небольшой EXE-файл это рекламный загрузчик, а не репак!
Прямые ссылки на загрузку (KrakenFiles / Яндекс Диск) доступны только для группы «Меценат» (Что такое Premium?).
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YouTube Music offers a simple way to access music on YouTube, along with automatic playlists created depending on your interests. But did you know that you could download the YouTube Music desktop app Windows 10 and you would access it like any other program? Let’s learn how to install YouTube music desktop app Windows and its features.
YouTube Music Desktop Features
YouTube optimized its Studio Editor function in February in order to better assist creators of video content. The following are its features:
- Easy to install and use
- Displays notifications
- Access song lyrics
- Easy music control with mini-player
- Media controls in Windows taskbar
- Updates automatically
Table of Contents
If you are looking for the best music streaming app for Windows 10, YouTube Music would be the best choice. This app is distinct from other music outlets. However, you must download the YouTube Music desktop app Windows 10 in order to use YouTube on a computer.
Downloading the app might be more fun than using it on a browser. Even though the web version is easier, the desktop program is available for free. Also, you can uninstall it at any time you want. Now, let us get into the detail of how to install YouTube music desktop app Windows.
Method 1: Through Google Chrome
Although there isn’t an official desktop version of YouTube Music yet, you can still install it on your PC by utilizing this workaround. Let’s look at how to install YouTube music desktop app Windows.
1. Open Google Chrome and visit YouTube Music.
2. Click on the Install YouTube symbol in the URL bar.
3. Then, after receiving a confirmation pop-up, click on Install.
The desktop version of YouTube Music will then be downloaded.
Method 2: Through Microsoft Edge
In addition to supporting YouTube Music installation from the web browser, Microsoft’s browser also does so.
1. Open Microsoft Edge and visit YouTube Music.
2. In the top right corner, click on the installation box icon (inside the search bar to the left of the A icon).
3. To install YouTube Music on your computer, click on Install in the prompt.
Following the successful completion of the installation, you can access YouTube Music from the Windows Start menu as one of your installed apps.
How to Uninstall YouTube Music Desktop App
The desktop player for YouTube Music is simple to uninstall if you decide not to use it.
Method 1: Through App
1. Open the YouTube Music desktop application that you downloaded from Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
3. Then, choose Uninstall YouTube Music…
4. Click on Remove to uninstall.
Method 2: Through Settings
1. Press and hold Windows + I keys together to open Windows Settings.
2. Click on Apps.
3. Search and click on YouTube Music and select Uninstall option.
4. Confirm the prompt if any, and reboot your PC once you have uninstalled it.
How to Install and Uninstall YouTube Music App on Android & iOS
The YouTube Music app is available for download and installation on Android devices. Downloading it from the Google Play Store will enable you to do this. Additionally, to uninstall it, follow our guide on How to Uninstall or Delete Apps on your Android Phone.
Now for iOS users go to the Apple App Store to download and install the YouTube Music app for your iPhone or iPad. To uninstall, follow the given steps:
1. Tap and hold the YouTube Music app and select Remove App.
2. Tap on Delete App in the prompt to confirm the uninstallation process.
Also Read: How to watch blocked YouTube videos
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is it possible to download the official YouTube Music desktop app?
Ans. No, there is no official app. But you can download the YouTube Music app from the browser.
Q2. Can you use YouTube on a desktop?
Ans. Yes. Both a computer and a mobile device can access YouTube Music.
Q3. Is the YouTube Music app free?
Ans. Yes. You may enjoy your favorite songs, albums, and artists on YouTube Music for free. However, to download music and videos for offline listening and to enjoy music without commercials, you need a YouTube Music Premium subscription.
Q4. Does YouTube Music desktop app work on Windows 10?
Ans. Yes. YouTube Music app works perfectly on Windows 10.
Q5. What if YouTube Music isn’t functioning properly on a PC?
Ans. If the YouTube Music app isn’t working properly, do the following to fix the issue:
- Update system
- Clear cache in the respective browser
- Reinstall the YouTube Music app
Q6. Does YouTube Music desktop app work offline?
Ans. Yes. If you have YouTube Music Premium, you can download and listen to your favorite songs offline. To keep your downloads active, you must reconnect to the internet at least once every 30 days.
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Unquestionably, the simplest way to access YouTube on a desktop or laptop is by using a web browser like Google Chrome. We hope our overview of how to install YouTube Music desktop app Windows was helpful. If you have any doubts or suggestions, please drop them in the comments section below. Also, let us know what you want to learn next.