The fastest way to loop a YouTube video is to right-click the video on desktop and select Loop; on mobile, open the video settings and turn on Loop video. This works for music, tutorials, background sound, study tracks, workouts, and short clips you want to repeat without pressing replay every few minutes.

TLDR: On a computer, start the YouTube video, right-click inside the player, and choose Loop. On the YouTube mobile app, tap the video, open the settings gear, choose Additional settings if shown, then enable Loop video. For example, if you are practicing a 45-second guitar riff for 30 minutes, looping saves roughly 40 manual replays and keeps your session uninterrupted.

How to Loop a YouTube Video on Desktop

YouTube’s desktop loop option is built into the video player. You do not need a browser extension, third-party site, or account setting. The option is quick, but it is also easy to miss because it sits inside the right-click menu instead of the main control bar.

  1. Open YouTube.com in your browser.
  2. Search for the video you want to repeat.
  3. Click the video to start playback.
  4. Move your pointer over the video player.
  5. Right-click directly on the video.
  6. Select Loop from the menu.

Once selected, the video will restart from the beginning each time it ends. You can leave it playing while you work, exercise, study, or rehearse. To stop the repeat, right-click the video again and click Loop once more to turn it off.

The catch is that YouTube does not show a clear checkmark in every browser or interface version. If you are unsure whether looping is active, wait until the video ends or right-click again and see if the Loop option appears selected. Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari generally support this method.

How to Loop a YouTube Video on iPhone or Android

The YouTube mobile app also supports video looping, but the setting is tucked away. It drives me crazy that it can take a few extra taps to find something so basic, especially when you are already holding the phone and just want the same clip to repeat.

  1. Open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet.
  2. Play the video you want to repeat.
  3. Tap the video once to show the controls.
  4. Tap the gear icon in the top-right area of the player.
  5. Tap Additional settings, if that menu appears.
  6. Turn on Loop video.

After that, the video should replay automatically until you close it, switch videos, or turn the setting off. The wording may vary slightly by app version. Some users see Loop video directly under the settings menu, while others must open an extra settings panel first.

If you do not see the option, update the YouTube app from the App Store or Google Play. Then force close the app and open it again. Older app versions may hide or lack the feature.

How to Loop a YouTube Video in a Mobile Browser

If the YouTube app is not working well, you can try a mobile browser. Results vary, but desktop mode often gives you the same right-click style option, or a close substitute.

  1. Open Chrome, Safari, or another mobile browser.
  2. Go to YouTube.com.
  3. Open the browser menu.
  4. Choose Desktop site or Request Desktop Website.
  5. Play the video.
  6. Press and hold on the video player to check for a menu.

This method is less reliable than the app. Some phones treat a long press as text selection or a share action instead of opening video controls. Use it only if the app option is missing or broken.

How to Loop a YouTube Playlist

If you want several videos to repeat, use a playlist. This is better for music mixes, lecture series, meditation sessions, or training videos. A playlist can loop one video if it contains only that video, or it can loop a full set.

On desktop

  1. Open a playlist on YouTube.
  2. Start playing any video in the list.
  3. Look at the playlist panel on the right side.
  4. Click the Loop icon. It looks like two arrows forming a rectangle.

Clicking the loop icon once repeats the whole playlist. Depending on the interface, clicking again may repeat a single video inside the playlist. Watch the icon state closely.

On mobile

  1. Open the YouTube app.
  2. Go to the playlist you want to play.
  3. Start playback.
  4. Open the playlist queue under the video.
  5. Tap the Loop icon.

For a single video, you can also create a private playlist with just that one video. Then use the playlist loop button. This is a useful backup when the normal mobile loop setting is hard to find.

How to Loop YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts usually repeat automatically. When a Short ends, it often starts again without any extra setting. That makes Shorts useful for quick visual references, short jokes, dance clips, sports moments, and brief demonstrations.

If a Short does not repeat, swipe away and return to it, or open it as a regular video when possible. The standard video loop tools may then become available.

Common Problems and Fixes

  • The loop option is missing on desktop: Make sure you right-click inside the video frame, not on the page background. If the browser menu appears, try right-clicking again.
  • The mobile setting is not visible: Update the YouTube app. App menus change often, and older versions may not match current instructions.
  • The video stops after one play: Autoplay restrictions, low power mode, or a weak connection may interrupt playback. Keep the app open and check battery settings.
  • The video changes to another one: Turn off Autoplay. Autoplay and loop can conflict in confusing ways.
  • The screen locks on mobile: YouTube may pause unless you have YouTube Premium or keep the screen awake. Adjust your display timeout if needed.

When Looping Is Most Useful

Looping is not just for music. It is practical whenever repetition helps you learn, focus, or test something. A language learner might repeat a 20-second pronunciation clip 25 times. A musician may loop a backing track for an hour. A fitness user may repeat a timer video during circuit training.

For work, looping can help with sound checks, display testing, product demos, kiosk screens, and presentation rehearsals. If accuracy matters, use the built-in YouTube controls instead of random repeat websites. That reduces privacy risks and avoids poor playback quality.

Quick Safety and Quality Tips

  • Use the official YouTube site or app when possible.
  • Avoid repeat sites that ask for account access.
  • Check volume before leaving a loop running.
  • Use playlists for long sessions.
  • Turn loop off when you are done, especially on shared devices.

Bottom line: Desktop users should right-click the player and choose Loop. Mobile users should use the video settings menu and enable Loop video. If that fails, a one-video playlist gives you a reliable backup.