There is no YouTube app yet for desktop but YouTube can be streamed from the website using Chrome or any other browser. Google is responsible for streaming YouTube and connecting Google Chrome to YT. At times it may not be able to load YT on Chrome browser or YouTube may not be working on your desktop. So, here are the top 7 ways to fix the ‘YouTube not working’ issue on Google Chrome for desktop.
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Close all other functions and restart Google Chrome
The first solution on the list is simple and it works to fix many other issues as well. If you had opened too many pages and tabs on the Chrome browser this might be the first reason for YouTube not working on your desktop. How you can fix such an issue is simple. You need to close all tabs and pages from the browser and clear all browsing site data. You can clear all the site data by using Ctrl+H or by clicking on the vertical three-dot on the top corner. Next, select Settings>Privacy and Security>Clear browsing data and after completing the process restart the Google Chrome browser.
Turn on the Javascript
The next option to fix the problem of YouTube not working on Google Chrome desktop is by enabling Javascript. Turning on the Javascript will help in video playback and the video on YT will run smoothly. Follow the steps to enable Javascript.
- Open the Chrome settings by using the vertical three-dot icon on the right top corner
- Visit Privacy and Security and on the search bar at the top of the window you search for Javascript or
- Manually you can toggle the settings: Go to site settings>Content section
- And toggle the Javascript
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Disable AD blocker from extension
The adblocker in your Chrome browser extension might be one of the reasons that is creating issues while loading YouTube. The extension which has been enabled on Chrome might block the YT playback. You have two to fix from the extension: You can pause the extension or you can remove the extension added to your Chrome. Check the steps below.
- Click the three-dot icon menu on the top corner
- Go to More tools
- From the drop-down page select extensions
- And the from the page that open toggle off the extension
- Or you can remove the extension from the Chrome browser
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Browse Chrome using a VPN
Another best solution for fixing YouTube not being able to load on Google Chrome desktop is opening YT using a VPN. The Virtual private network will help you stream your YouTube if you encounter a problem playing it on Chrome. You can either download a VPN app or you can add an extension to your Google Chrome browser. The following step is on how to add a VPN extension.
- Use the menu icon on the top right corner: three-dot icon
- Go to more tools>Extensions
- Click the horizontal line icon on the top left corner
- Scroll down on the left side portal and select Open Chrome Web store
- Using the Search bar on the left window search for a VPN
- And click Add to chrome
Clear Google Chrome’s cookies and cache
- Launch Google Chrome on your PC and click on the ellipses (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
- Click on Settings.
- Switch to the Privacy and Security tab.
- Click on Clear Browsing Data.
- Select Clear Data.
Reset flags on Google Chrome
- Launch a new tab in Chrome and enter chrome://flags/ in the address bar.
- Hit Reset All.
Update Google Chrome
If you’re using an older version of Google Chrome on your desktop, it may be causing issues while loading websites — including YouTube. To update Chrome, simply hit the red arrow where the ellipses should be (top right corner of the screen). Once the web browser has been updated, close all the tabs and relaunch it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is YouTube not working on Google Chrome?
This could be due to several different reasons. Typically, a corrupt cache, faulty connection, and malicious extensions are the major culprits behind this issue.
How do I update the Google Chrome browser on my desktop?
Launch Google Chrome and hit the red arrow button at the top right corner of the screen to update it. Once updated, restart the browser.
How do I clear the cookies and cache on Google Chrome?
Go to Settings>Privacy and Security>Clear Browsing Data and select Clear Data.
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Conclusion
These are the top 7 ways to fix the ‘YouTube not working issue’ on Google Chrome for desktops. If these fixes did not work for you, head over to Downdetector.in and check if YouTube’s servers are down. If you have any other methods to share with us, let us know in the comments!
