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To install YouTube Music on Windows, open music.youtube.com in Chrome or Edge and use the browser’s app-install option. You get a separate window and a Windows launcher, while the service continues to run through the browser’s engine. No coding or separate desktop installer is needed for this method.
Install YouTube Music with Google Chrome
- Open music.youtube.com in an updated Chrome browser.
- Select the three-dot More menu, then Cast, save, and share.
- Choose Install YouTube Music. Some versions show Install page as app or an installation icon in the address bar.
- Confirm with Install and open the new app.
- Sign in to the Google account whose library you want to use.
Google documents the dedicated command in its YouTube Music web-app guide. Its general Chrome web-app instructions cover the browser’s installation controls.
Install with Microsoft Edge
Open the same website in Edge. Use the offered installation icon, or open Settings and more (…) → More tools → Apps → Install this site as an app. Confirm the name and install.
To manage it later, enter edge://apps in Edge. From the app’s details you can create a desktop shortcut or pin it to Start or the taskbar. See Microsoft‘s Edge app-management guide.
What installation does—and what still depends on your account
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Separate window and launcher | A convenient way to open the YouTube Music website. |
| Library and playlists | The content available to the Google account you sign in with. |
| Premium benefits | Determined by your account and subscription; installation does not add a plan. |
| Offline listening | Installation alone does not enable downloads or guarantee offline playback. |
| MP3 export | Installing the web app does not export the music catalogue as audio files. |
Google’s download help describes offline downloads to mobile devices. On a Windows PC, use only any supported download feature actually offered for your account and browser. If none appears, plan to listen with an internet connection.
If the install option is missing or the app will not open
- Check the website first. If music.youtube.com fails in an ordinary tab too, reinstalling the app may not solve the underlying connection or service problem.
- Update the browser and use its normal window. A work or school policy may restrict app installation.
- Check whether it is already installed. Search the Windows Start menu or your browser’s app list.
- Check the account. A different profile can explain an apparently missing library or subscription.
- Reinstall if needed. Remove the app entry through its menu or browser manager, then install again from music.youtube.com.
For the difference between an ordinary shortcut and an installed browser app, see our guide to website shortcuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is a separate Windows installer required?
No. This method installs the official website through Chrome or Edge. A third-party wrapper is a separate product.
Can I pin it to the taskbar?
Yes. Open the installed app and use Windows’ pinning option, or the shortcut controls offered by the browser.
Does the app include Premium or remove advertisements?
Installation does not change your subscription. The service applies the benefits available to the signed-in account.
Will it always play without internet?
No. Do not treat an installed launcher as proof of offline support. Check the features available to your account and browser.
Does uninstalling cancel my subscription?
No. Removing the web app and managing a subscription are separate actions.