Downloading the YouTube app on your Windows 10 PC offers major advantages over the browser version. To be more precise, it has a clear UI, more personalization options, and supports background playback.
How to Download and Install YouTube App on Windows 10?
1. Download and Install YouTube App on Windows Using Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome:
- Make sure your Google Chrome browser is updated to the latest version.
- Visit the official YouTube website by typing "www.youtube.com" in the address bar and press Enter.
- Initiate Installation:
- Look for the install prompt, typically represented by a "+" sign or an icon resembling a monitor with a downward arrow, located at the right side of the address bar.
- Click on this install prompt.
- Confirm Installation:
- A popup window will appear asking for confirmation. Click on the "Install" button.
- Access YouTube App:
- Once installed, you will find the YouTube app on your Desktop and in the Start menu.
- You can now launch the YouTube app directly for easier access.
2. Download the App from Microsoft Store
- Go to this Microsoft Store to download YouTube.
- Click Get.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
3. Create a shortcut
NOTE: This method only works on Google Chrome.- Open your preferred browser.
- Go to YouTube and click on the three dots available in the top right corner.
- Click More tools, then select Create Shortcut.
- In the Create Shortcut pop-up window, simply place a checkmark next to Open as window, and click Create.
- A shortcut is finally created on the desktop; you can double-click it to open it as an app.