Want to Loop a YouTube Video? Use This Simple Built-In Method 

YouTube has become an everyday go-to for watching videos, from music and tutorials to talks, documentaries, and entertainment. Sometimes, you may find a video so captivating, helpful, or relaxing that you want it to play over and over again. Whether it’s your favorite song, a white noise video for sleep, or an exercise tutorial, there’s a simple built-in way to loop a YouTube video without needing to install anything or go off-site.

Many users aren’t aware that YouTube has a feature that lets you loop a video automatically with just a couple of clicks. This feature works in all major browsers on desktop, and with a little workaround, it can also be used on mobile devices.

How to Loop a YouTube Video on Desktop

Looping a video on a computer is incredibly straightforward. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the video you want to loop on YouTube.
• Right-click anywhere on the video player (do not right-click on the YouTube page background).
• In the menu that appears, click Loop.

That’s it! Now your selected video will play again automatically as soon as it finishes.

Important Tip: Right-clicking twice might bring up the browser-based context menu instead of YouTube’s native video menu, so be sure to click on the video player itself, not outside it.

How to Loop YouTube Videos on Mobile Devices

Looping videos on mobile used to require third-party apps or background playback tools. Fortunately, YouTube has updated its app to include better looping functionality. Here’s how to loop a video on the official YouTube app:

• Open the YouTube app and play the video.
• Tap the screen once to bring up the video controls.
• Tap the Settings gear icon in the upper right corner of the video.
• Select Loop video from the menu to toggle it on.

As long as this option is enabled, the video will repeat endlessly until you turn it off.

If you don’t see the loop option, make sure your YouTube app is updated to the latest version via the App Store or Google Play Store.

Looping YouTube Playlists

Another way to loop content on YouTube is by using playlists. If you want to loop a video or multiple videos, you can add them to a playlist and turn on the repeat option for the playlist. This is especially useful for looping several videos or music tracks.

1. Create a new playlist by clicking Save under the video and choosing Create new playlist.
2. Add more videos to the playlist if needed.
3. Go to the playlist, start playing it, and click the Loop icon at the bottom of the playlist window.

This method also works on both desktop and mobile, giving users flexibility when binge-watching or listening to multiple items in a loop.

FAQ: Looping YouTube Videos

• Q: Does looping work for live videos?
  A: No, live streams don’t support looping while the video is still live. You can only loop their replays once the live video has ended and is available as a standard YouTube video.
• Q: Will looping a video increase its view count?
  A: It depends. YouTube has algorithms that detect repeat views from the same user to minimize inflation of view counts. Watching the same video in a loop might not significantly raise the view count after the first few repetitions.
• Q: Is looping video audio-only possible on YouTube?
  A: By default, no. YouTube plays both video and audio. If you’re looking to loop only the audio, consider finding music-specific tracks on YouTube Music or alternative platforms.
• Q: Can I loop a section of a video?
  A: Not natively. However, some third-party browser extensions allow you to select custom loop points within a video.

Looping a YouTube video is extremely simple and doesn’t require external apps, downloads, or plugins. With the built-in features available directly within the YouTube interface, users can enjoy seamless repeat playback on both desktop and mobile platforms. Whether for productivity, relaxation, or entertainment, looping content is more accessible than ever.