YouTube
YouTube

YouTube

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: January 17, 2025

Run YouTube on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run YouTube, an app by Google LLC, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

About the App

Discover the official YouTube app by Google LLC, your gateway to a world of video content on Android phones and tablets. Whether it’s the latest music video, breaking news, or the newest gaming trends, YouTube lets you see what everyone’s buzzing about. Follow your favorite channels, create videos right from your device, and share with friends across any platform, even using BlueStacks.

App Features

Watch and Subscribe
– Personalized recommendations right on Home.
– Catch the latest updates from your must-watch channels in Subscriptions.
– Access a Library of your watched, liked, and saved videos for later viewing.

Explore
– Discover what’s trending in music, gaming, beauty, and more.
– Uncover top creators and emerging stars through Explore.

Connect with the Community
– Engage with Posts, Stories, Premieres, and Live streams.
– Comment and interact with creators and fellow viewers.

Create Content
– Easily upload or live stream videos directly from your app.

Support and Upgrade
– Join channel memberships for exclusive perks.
– Upgrade to YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience, even without needing an internet connection.

Ready to experience YouTube on a bigger screen, in all its glory? Download BlueStacks now.

How to Download and Run YouTube on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for YouTube in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install YouTube from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install YouTube

  • Click the YouTube icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

YouTube - FAQs

  • How to Run YouTube on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run YouTube on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download YouTube on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are YouTube PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run YouTube on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.