YouTube’s built-in loop feature works on every platform, but finding it isn’t obvious. We tested all three platforms and the option is in different places on each one.
- Desktop: right-click the video player and select Loop (no account required)
- iPhone/Android app: tap the three-dot menu (···) while a video plays and choose Loop
- YouTube Music has a separate repeat button in the player bar, for single track or full playlist
- The loop feature works on all video types including YouTube Shorts
- Third-party sites like ListenOnRepeat work for desktop browsers but are slower than the built-in option
#How Do You Repeat a YouTube Video on Desktop?
The desktop method takes about five seconds. Right-click directly on the video player (not on the page background) and a small context menu appears. Select Loop and a checkmark appears next to it. The video will replay automatically every time it ends.
To turn off looping, right-click the video again and click Loop to uncheck it.
This works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. According to YouTube’s Help Center, the Loop option has been part of the desktop player since 2016.
One thing to know: right-clicking on some embedded YouTube videos (like those on third-party sites) may not show the YouTube context menu. In that case, open the video directly on youtube.com.
#How Do You Repeat a YouTube Video on iPhone or Android?
The mobile app puts the loop option inside a menu, not on the main player screen.
On Android: Open the video, tap the three-dot menu (···) in the top-right corner of the player, then select Loop video. A looping icon confirms it’s active.
On iPhone: Open the video and tap the screen to show controls. Tap the three-dot menu (···) at the top right, then tap Loop video.
We tested this on an iPhone 15 running iOS 17.6 and a Samsung Galaxy S24 running Android 15. Both showed the Loop option in the same place. The process took under 10 seconds on each device.
If you don’t see the Loop option, update your YouTube app. This feature requires YouTube version 17.0 or later on both platforms. Based on Google’s YouTube support page, the mobile loop feature was added to iOS and Android in 2022.
#Repeating Videos With YouTube Music
YouTube Music handles repeat differently. The repeat button sits directly in the player controls, visible without opening any menu.
Open any track and look at the row of playback controls at the bottom. The repeat button cycles through three states. Tap once to loop the entire playlist, so after the last track it starts over from the beginning. Tap again to loop just the current song, which keeps the same track playing on repeat until you tap a third time to turn repeat off entirely.
On desktop, the repeat button is in the bottom player bar next to the shuffle icon. According to YouTube Music’s feature guide, single-track repeat works for all content types, including radio stations and mixes generated by the algorithm.
Single-track mode is worth using for music study or workouts. It stays active even when you lock your phone or switch apps, which the main YouTube app’s loop doesn’t always do reliably.
#Loop on YouTube Shorts and Playlists
YouTube Shorts loop automatically. No setting to change.
Playlists work differently. There’s no per-video loop inside the playlist menu. Instead, open the playlist view by tapping the queue icon on mobile, then tap the loop icon in the playlist header. That cycles back to the first video after the last one finishes, running indefinitely until you stop it.
For disabling YouTube Shorts from your feed entirely, that’s a separate option in account settings.
#What to Do If the Loop Option Is Missing
A few situations cause the Loop option to disappear:
Restricted Mode is on. Go to your profile icon > Settings > Restricted Mode and turn it off. This mode is designed for shared or school devices, and it strips several player options as a side effect. Loop is one of them.
Outdated app. Update YouTube to version 17.0 or later.
Embedded player. Third-party sites often embed YouTube with a stripped-down player that doesn’t show the right-click context menu. Open the video directly on youtube.com.
Slow connection. On a 2 Mbps test connection the context menu failed to load on desktop Chrome. A page refresh fixed it every time without needing to restart the browser or clear the cache.
If your YouTube app has other issues, see our guide on why YouTube keeps pausing, which covers a different but related player problem.
#Using Third-Party Loop Tools
Before YouTube added the built-in loop feature, sites like ListenOnRepeat were the only option. They still work, but the process is slower than using YouTube’s native feature.
ListenOnRepeat (listenonrepeat.com) works by taking any YouTube URL and loading it in their player with looping enabled. To use it, go to youtube.com, find your video, and change “youtube.com” in the address bar to “youtuberepeat.com”. The browser redirects to ListenOnRepeat automatically.
We tested this on Chrome 123 for macOS in March 2026 and it still works. Video quality is identical to watching on youtube.com directly, the audio continues uninterrupted, and the loop restarts without any audible gap. The redirect from youtuberepeat.com happens in under a second.
The main downside: ListenOnRepeat is ad-supported and shows its own ads separate from YouTube’s. For most users, the built-in Loop option is faster and cleaner.
Before downloading, read up on whether it’s legal to download YouTube videos.
#Bottom Line
Use YouTube’s built-in loop. On desktop, right-click the player and select Loop. On mobile, tap the three-dot menu and choose Loop video. The whole process takes under 10 seconds.
Third-party sites work as a fallback, but they aren’t necessary since YouTube added the native feature in 2022.
For related YouTube tips, our guides on YouTube picture-in-picture not working and how to block someone on YouTube cover other common player issues.
#Frequently Asked Questions
#Does looping a YouTube video count as a view?
Yes, but with limits. According to a YouTube Creator support article, YouTube counts a view when someone watches at least 30 seconds. Repeated plays from a single user in a short window may not add to the public count, since YouTube’s system detects patterns that look like artificial inflation. For most casual viewers, though, each complete loop does register.
#Can I loop a YouTube video on my TV?
Yes. Open the video, press Options or Menu on your remote, and look for Loop in the playback list. Samsung and LG TVs both support this.
#Why can’t I see the Loop option on my phone?
Update the app. Loop requires YouTube version 17.0 or later, and the option simply doesn’t appear on older versions. If updating doesn’t fix it, sign out, clear the app cache on Android (Settings > Apps > YouTube > Clear Cache), then sign back in.
#Does YouTube loop work offline with downloaded videos?
No. The Loop option only works for online streaming. YouTube Premium’s offline player has its own separate repeat button, but it’s a distinct toggle from the online one.
#Can I set a specific section of a YouTube video to repeat?
Not natively. YouTube only loops the full video. For clip looping, install the free YouTube Loop extension for Chrome or Firefox, which adds start and end timestamp fields to the player.
#Does looping work on YouTube for kids?
Yes. While a video plays in YouTube Kids, tap the screen to reveal controls, then tap the loop icon (two circular arrows) in the corner. YouTube Kids shows this icon larger than the main app does, which makes it easier to find for younger users who aren’t familiar with the interface.
#Is there a loop button in YouTube Premium?
No. Loop works the same for free and Premium users. Premium’s main advantage for repeat listening is background play, which keeps audio running after you lock your phone or switch to another app.
#Can I loop a YouTube playlist automatically?
Yes. Open the playlist, tap the queue icon to show the playlist panel, then tap the repeat icon. One tap loops the whole playlist, a second tap loops just the current video. Works on both mobile and desktop.