Apps like Grumble or Awesome Tube are available in the Microsoft Store. While they offer unique layouts or ad-blocking features, they are not officially supported by Google and may experience breaking changes when YouTube updates its platform. 3. Optimizing Windows 11 64-Bit for 4K YouTube Streaming
Unlike the mobile app, the desktop PWA won't keep playing audio if you switch away from its window. To work around this, you can use a browser extension:
: If you use multiple user profiles in Edge, the YouTube PWA you install will be tied to the profile you were using at the time of installation. If you want your personal YouTube account to be the default, make sure you're signed into the correct Edge profile before starting the process.
If you have YouTube Premium, you can download videos within the app to watch offline later.
: Disable audio enhancements. Go to Settings > System > Sound . Click on your properties device and turn off Enhance audio . Issue 2: Black Screen or Infinite Loading Spinner
While there is no native ".exe" installation file for on Windows 11 64-bit, you can install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA)
: Allows you to float a small video window above other applications, making it ideal for multitasking. System Integration : The app can be pinned to the Start Menu
A community-driven extension that automatically skips sponsored segments, intros, outros, and subscription reminders within videos.
Click the (resembles a computer screen with a downward arrow). Click Install when the confirmation popup appears. Method 2: Using the Browser Menu
The methods above are for the main YouTube site. For other Google streaming services: