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What to Do When YouTube Is Not Working on Chrome
Troubleshoot YouTube issues on Google Chrome
By Jeremy Laukkonen Jeremy Laukkonen Writer Shoreline Community College Jeremy Laukkonen is automotive and tech writer for numerous major trade publications. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles . lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 29, 2020 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email YouTube Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating Google is responsible for both YouTube and the Chrome web browser, but that doesn't mean they always work together perfectly. There are several things you can try when YouTube isn't working in Chrome. Instructions in this article apply to the Google Chrome web browser for Windows and Mac. Causes of YouTube Not Working in Chrome
To get YouTube working again in the Chrome browser, you need to address the underlying problem. Issues that could prevent YouTube from playing videos include: Corrupted local data in the web browser.Incompatible browser extensions.Disabled JavaScript.Slow internet connections.Problems with your internet service provider (ISP) or home network equipment. How to Fix YouTube in Chrome
Before you begin, update Chrome to make sure you're using the latest version. Try each of the following steps until YouTube starts working again: These same steps can be helpful when Chrome is not playing videos from any website. Close and restart Chrome. If you have multiple Chrome windows open, close all the windows. If YouTube still doesn't work, force-quit Chrome to make sure that it has completely closed down. Enable JavaScript. If JavaScript is disabled in Chrome settings, turn it on to enable video playback. Turn off hardware acceleration and enable JavaScript. When you turn on the hardware acceleration feature in Chrome, it can sometimes prevent videos from playing. Clear the Chrome cache and cookies. Clearing the cache and cookies gets rid of corrupted data that can prevent YouTube from working in Chrome. Use Incognito mode. The Chrome Incognito mode doesn't prevent external sites from tracking you, but it does prevent extensions that might interfere with YouTube. If YouTube works in incognito mode, disable your Chrome extensions one by one to figure out which one is causing problems with YouTube. Power cycle your network hardware. Restart the modem and router by unplugging them from the power source and plugging them back in. Leave each component unplugged for 10 to 20 seconds to make sure that your network hardware has fully power cycled. Check your internet connection speed. Test your internet speed with an internet speed test site. If it's too slow, take steps to increase your internet speed. YouTube recommends a connection speed of at least 500 Kbps for low-quality video and 1+ Mbps for high-quality video. Reset Chrome. Reset Google Chrome to its default settings to get it back to the state it was in when you first installed it. If you reset Chrome, you'll lose your custom home pages, pinned tabs, extensions, and themes. Remove and reinstall Chrome. If YouTube still doesn't work, uninstall Chrome and then reinstall Chrome for your OS. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix a YouTube Black Screen How to Fix It When YouTube Comments Aren't Showing Up Chrome Not Playing Video? How to Fix How to Fix It When Google Chrome Is Not Responding What to Do When YouTube Videos Are Not Playing YouTube TV Not Working? Here's How To Fix It How to Fix It When Discovery Plus Is Not Working Gmail Won't Load? How to Fix It How to Speed up a Chromebook How to Fix Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13 How to Fix a Privacy Error In Chrome What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Turn Hardware Acceleration On and Off in Chrome Why Isn't YouTube Working? How to Disable JavaScript in Google Chrome Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies