How to Loop a YouTube Song on Any Device (Easy Guide)

The Ultimate Guide to Replaying YouTube Songs: How to Loop Your Favorite Tracks Forever

We’ve all been there. You stumble upon a new track or an absolute nostalgic banger on YouTube, and a single listen just isn’t enough. You want it playing in the background while you work, clean, or study—on an endless, seamless loop.

While Spotify and Apple Music have built-in “infinite loop” buttons front and center, YouTube’s native interface can sometimes feel a bit less straightforward, especially if you are switching between devices.

Whether you are jamming on your laptop or trying to keep the groove going on your phone, here is your complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the art of the YouTube song repeat.

Method 1: The Desktop Browser Shortcut (The Quickest Way)

If you are listening to YouTube on a computer via Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge, you don’t need any third-party extensions or complicated workarounds. YouTube has a built-in feature hiding in plain sight.

1. Open the video you want to loop.
2. Right-click anywhere directly on the video player. (Note: If you right-click once and see the standard browser menu, right-click a second time to bring up the hidden YouTube context menu).
3. From the small dropdown menu that appears, click Loop.
4. A small checkmark will appear next to it. Sit back and enjoy your infinite musical journey! To turn it off, simply repeat the process and click Loop again.

Method 2: On Your Smartphone (iOS & Android)

Looping a song on the official YouTube mobile app takes just a couple of taps, though the exact method depends slightly on whether you are using a free account or YouTube Premium.

• For YouTube Premium / Standard App (Playlist Method):
  If you want to repeat a single song easily on mobile without getting tripped up by app updates, the foolproof method is to add the song to a custom playlist consisting of just that one track. Open the playlist, start the song, and tap the loop icon.
• Via Mobile Browser:
  If you don’t want to use a playlist, open your phone’s web browser (like Safari or Chrome), go to youtube.com, tap your browser’s settings to “Request Desktop Website,” and use the desktop right-click/long-press loop method described above.

Method 3: The URL Trick (The Quick Hack)

If you love a good keyboard shortcut and want a fun tech trick to impress your friends, you can manipulate the YouTube video URL directly in your address bar.

1. Open your desired song on your desktop browser.
2. Look at the URL in the address bar (